MS201T. After all the hype was it worth it?

[Gnarlyoak]

OK. So its been a few months since the much anticipated new MS201T was launched into the world of arboriculture.

 

I now find myself in the market for a replacement top handled saw to replace my tired old MS200T. Does the 201 live up to the hype, is it a better saw, a lighter saw, a nice saw to use, a saw fit for purpose? Should I spend my hard earned on one myself or should I replace like for like and stick to the tried and trusted work horse and simply buy a new 200?

 

Your thoughts much appreciated.

[bob]

I have both and pick up the 201 every time:thumbup:

[Matt Butler]

I have both and tend to pick up the 200

[WoodED]

think there should b a poll to c what people prefer

[Matt Butler]

On a poll I'd have to go for 200

[Gnarlyoak]

So nearly 300 views and yet only 3 responses, with the MS200T leading ahead of the MS201T by 2:1

 

So either the 201 was over-hyped and is nothing to write home about, or only 3 AT members will admit to owning one, and two of those wish they did'nt.

 

Looks like I'll be treating myself to a new tried & trusted 200 this time around then. My thanks to those that took the time to add their input.

[Czlowiek Drzewo]

200 id far better.

 

had 201t for a while now and the shock abssorbers seem like they are ready to pop off. also chain break is not a solid as the 200's.

 

Just doesn't seem as powerfull also.

 

201t is a good saw..but not as good as the 200.

[Frankie Lawrence]

I had a go topping a conny hedge the chain and the fuel consumption are the noticeable difference. I'd wait for the husky .....,

[josharb87]

in a word . . . no

 

agree with martyn1 100%, plus one of ours has broken an av rubber mount in a ball ache place

 

way way overhyped

[likeitorlumpit]

Like most things new stihl

The new are in hindsight worse than the old

shame really