sthil ms261 ???

[woodwolf]

Whats the verdict on the new ms261 thinking of getting one

[Tom2020]

http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/chainsaws/46320-stihl-ms261-ms271.html

http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/chainsaws/43874-reliability-stihl-ms261-husky-346xp-ne.html

http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/chainsaws/37500-stihl-ms261-what-ripper.html

http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/chainsaws/28716-stihl-ms261-vs-husky-346xp.html

 

Loads off stuff on here about the 260/261

 

In a nut shell..

Easy to use and start

Plenty of parts around for it

80% of firms will have one

Its a well known saw

[Dan Earp]

Great have both and havent had any problems with either

[Marsh Monkey]

don't use one in a marsh it'll eat clutches other than that probably ok but i have massive issues with both of mine:thumbdown:

[samarb]

No problems with mine, fantastic bit of kit.

[Gus McWilliam]

I have one. Its a great saw that id recommend to anybody.

[WoodED]

pants. they eat clutch springs and brake bands like theres no tomos.. they feel flimsy and cheap compared to the older 260. both the 261 the firm has are a year apart from each other with the same design issues..

[slack ma girdle]

I like mine, it has been very reliable with no problems. Running mine with a 13" bar and full chisel chain, yee haa.

[StephF]

We are very happy with ours!

[will.morris]

Hard to say unless we have an idea what its intended use will be. I.e will you be running it hard day in day out on stuff thats pushing its capabilities or will it be a small saw used next to a chipped for light snedding? Probs a bit underpowered if its to be used as a main groundsaw.

 

Ignore my post if this thread is purly to ask what its like compared to a 260.