Stihl MS261 or MS271???

[WoodED]

Ever get the feeling that they don't like your shortlist:lol:

 

Guess I would review the info and perhaps try the new Husqvarnas:thumbup:

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[Tom2020]

I used to rave about my Ms271 now its just problem after problem. Spear parts forget about it.. 3 week's my saw has been in the dealer waiting for a new part to come along. Go with the 261 or a husky. It is a good saw the 271 once its broken in a fair bit, Its like a 261 but for less money you get what you pay for really. I only got the saw as it was the close'st i could afford at the time to a 261.

Edited July 23, 2012 by Tom2020

[MATTMOSS]

I have purchased three MS261s and all of them have had to go back for a rebuild with the bearings collapsing, pain in the ars e! Looking at the husqy 560xp looks very good!! really going off stihl at the mo 261s anyway.

[MATTMOSS]

Tom2020 if thats you, in your avatar carrying your rope on your shoulder, will you marry me? ill kick the wife out now

[kentjames]

I picked up a new 291 the other day, and been very impressed by its power and performance so far, stihl for me

[Stubby]

(slowly bangs head on wall)

 

Please don't hurt your head . . . . . 550/560 . Stop it with the head thing !

[Tom2020]

Tom2020 if thats you, in your avatar carrying your rope on your shoulder, will you marry me? ill kick the wife out now

 

Im all your's where are you taking me then. :thumbup:

 

Still trying to teach her the ropes shes fab at winning the work for me, I've never been so busy in my life with this new model.

[michaelknapp]

i would personaly get a stihl 880 i was climbing with one the other week they are a lovely saw!!

[kevwrenn]

we have 2x 261 at work, one for each gang, the first purchased had a bearing prob which was fixed no problem, the second purchased has been fine right from the word go, no probs at all. great saw, ive been ringing up an 18" stem with it this afternoon, no prob.

[Timbur]

All bruised in the head now!

 

Thanks for the helpfull advice/experiences.