stihl ms261 vs husky 346xp

[Ben Saxton]

I'm looking to buy a small saw and as the title says which one is the better?. i haven't really heard any reviews about the 261 other than someone on here commenting on how it takes a while to rev down?. Any input greatly appreciated

[spudulike]

Don't know about the Stihl but the 346XP in its 50cc "Silverside" guise is one fine saw - a best of breed.

[Petemate390xp]

346xp all the way!!!!!!!

[Big Bolt]

only one winner the 346xp

[eddiegts]

Ive got two 346xp and they are the most used saw i love it really great saw

[WoodED]

346xp, is a fantastic saw,, you wont regret buying one

[Big J]

I had a shot on an MS261 the other day and was much impressed. Feels like a scaled down MS361, but with a raft of useful features.

 

Used the 346XP as well in the past, but not a fan. Buzzy little plasticy saw. Hate the choke pull too - it's just something to break off (as has happened to a colleague).

 

Jonathan

[Guest Infinitree]

Love my 261!It has good power and is nice and light...way better than the last 260 I used and far superior build quality than the husky!

[Sam Thompson]

346, Silverside. It's a walkover.

[WoodED]

people are talking about the build quality betwwen the stihl and the husky and they are both well biult in that aspect, truth is it all comes down to witch saw you pick up and like,,, the 346 is an awsome saw,,, rapid little thing, is built well, and is very comfortable to use, i have the 50ccsilverside newer one and you couldnt beat it,,,