is there that much difference between the ms341 and 260?

[jonnywinks]

Im looking at getting a smaller ground saw because a 441 is to big for must snedding and the likes. I would like to to see which people prefer. oh and ive never used a 341 but hear nothin but good things.

[dom57]

ive got a ms441 and a ms 260 i think the 260 is a very good saw for its size a good all rounder with a 15 inch bar i dont think you will go to far wrong

[jonnywinks]

my only prob with a ms260 is its yet another size of file 2 carry and the 341 has lots more power for little weight difference.

[Johny Walker]

Im looking at getting a smaller ground saw because a 441 is to big for must snedding and the likes. I would like to to see which people prefer. oh and ive never used a 341 but hear nothin but good things.

 

if one has the cash get ones self ms361 /15" bar we use them , less vibes as you will be using this saw more often

[treefrog]

Hi Jonny

I have been fortunate to use many saws, stihl for reliabilty is the best in my opinion. If you have the money for a 341 then buy one. Brilliant saw have used them alot. Ultra reliable and great power to weight ratio. Put a 15inch bar and its perfectly balanced. The 260 also a great saw a bit cheaper but not quite in the same league as the 341 i wouldn t want to put anything larger than 13 inch bar if it was mine. If a 15s what you want consider the 290.

Another make to look at and not laugh at is Makita. This is what my company now uses and everyone is supprised how good they are. They do the dcs5000(costs £300-£350) which come with a 18inch bar and cuts quicker and smoother than a 341 fitted with a 15inch bar. Although the makita s are basicaly a re badged dolmar with a few tweaks and a touch of paint i am not to sure how longer life they will have compared to the stihl ones. Depends how you treat your saws to how long they last. Its all a personal thing but good luck on your choice.

[jonnywinks]

if one has the cash get ones self ms361 /15" bar we use them , less vibes as you will be using this saw more often

 

361 is 2 much like the 441 and not enough like a 26. if i had a 66 then maybe. soz mate.

[Steve Bullman]

my only prob with a ms260 is its yet another size of file 2 carry and the 341 has lots more power for little weight difference.

 

if you went for the 341 it will perform far better if you change it to .325 pitch in which case you'll need another size file anyway!

[treefrog]

I believe that the 441 needs a 7/32 file and the 341 uses a 13/64 file i may be wrong. If i am right the difference is only small .2mm or .3mm about that i think. It would not make much difference though its just stihl being stihl making us buy there files as they only sell them.

[jonnywinks]

na mate me 441 and if i got a 341 would use the same size i belive. 26 uses a 3/16 file i no. And the 200t uses those small rounds.

[Peter]

I use a 4.8 mm file on the 441, and I have sharpened 260s with the same file, and they seem to cut just fine as long as you always use the same size file.