I luv my new 261

[Big Mark]

I just wanted to say I luv my wife, my kidds and my new 261:biggrin:

 

Its a dream to use, its so light and loads of power. If you are thinking of getting 1 just do it there great:thumbup:

 

BTW had a close miss today at work:blushing: no one was hurt but just one of those things, I guess we are always learning

 

Mark

[WoodED]

be gentle with the chain break, they like to eat clutch drums

[NFG]

Hi

 

sounds like a really nice saw, what bar length do you have?

 

Did you buy it in the UK or France if so which dealer as they all seem daft prices for Stihl here.

[Big Mark]

Hi

 

sounds like a really nice saw, what bar length do you have?

 

Did you buy it in the UK or France if so which dealer as they all seem daft prices for Stihl here.

 

Hi mate I bought the saw from Honeybrothers in England. Here in France they want €750 but I paid £417 + VAT (thats with £25 to deliver it here in France) but as I'm TVA rated here I got it zero rated (no VAT). I got the 45cm (18 inch) bar has it is for ground work to save me using my 440 all the time.

 

I was using it all day today and it so light and perfect for nipping up felled trees.

 

Hope this help.

 

Mark:thumbup:

[ADB328]

its so light

 

Its heavier than the old 260

[Martyn Amos]

be gentle with the chain break, they like to eat clutch drums

 

and needle bearings........

[Ty Korrigan]

I calculate including postage that Mark has paid 600euros

(depending on exchange rate)

I make it a tight rule NEVER to buy anything for the business other than my daily requirements here in France like fuel...Yup, fuel and oil, thats about it.

Thats wee Greenmech CS100 is sold here for 7400euros compared to the £4500 in the U.K.

Ifor Williams trailers are a third more with NO discounts available.

I've just received a tonneau cover and insert for the pick up which ordered from the U.K saved 25%

As French customer service is generally rather poor and repairs often exorbitant it is cheaper for me to simply buy spare saws and send the ones for repair back to the U.K.

Just why are we here then eh?

Ty

[Big Mark]

Its heavier than the old 260

 

I would not know as I have never owened a 260 all I know is its a lot lighter than my 440 I was using as a ground saw.

[chiseltooth]

I agree! I have one with a 16" bar and think its a great saw

[NFG]

Hi mate I bought the saw from Honeybrothers in England. Here in France they want €750 but I paid £417 + VAT (thats with £25 to deliver it here in France) but as I'm TVA rated here I got it zero rated (no VAT). I got the 45cm (18 inch) bar has it is for ground work to save me using my 440 all the time.

 

I was using it all day today and it so light and perfect for nipping up felled trees.

 

Hope this help.

 

Mark:thumbup:

 

Many thanks, thought so - I saw an Ms311 for 730 euros in Mr Bricolage

 

Thanks for posting, enjoy your 261

 

N

Edited January 25, 2012 by NFG