Stihl 341 v 261

[lee74]

Thanks for the info, looks like it could be 341 for then.

[Sam Thompson]

346 or 357

[Big J]

I've always been a Stihl man (MS181, MS250, MS260, MS361 and still have my 088) but recently bought a 346xp as the easy chain tensioning system on the MS361 was driving me nuts.

 

The 346xp is superb, but if I were you I'd wait a couple of weeks for the 560xp to come out and get that. It's superbly reviewed thus far, lighter than the MS341 and significantly more powerful. Unlikely to cost more either.

 

Jonathan

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

261 replaced the 260

 

you don't say.

 

The thread was re 341 vs 261 but someone compared the 341 with the now redundant 260 so I was querying what they meant...

[Ironbark]

Never really understood the 341. Wasn't it the same size engine and same weight as the 361, but with less power and only a bit cheaper?

[liamjordan]

Never really understood the 341. Wasn't it the same size engine and same weight as the 361, but with less power and only a bit cheaper?

i think the same, i have a 361 and it has done a hell of alot of work, couldnt be more pleased with it

[Logan]

hi lee

 

the 341 is the lightest 3/8" saw you'll get, shame can't get a 361 isn't it. but a friend has a 341 and rates it pretty highly.

 

261 has some good reviews. .325. we still on 260's. nice and light but bit too light sometimes. 341 stronger build?