Stihl ms261

[Rach]

Hiya guys,

 

Just wanted some thoughts and opinions on the 261. Had some very mixed reviews!!

 

Had decided to invest in one but just wanted some opinions from the guys in the know

 

Cheers

[Dan Earp]

Once its broken in, its a great bit of kit. Have both 260/261 and no major issues, and would say its the most used saw out of the lot. There a nice all round saw, next to the chipper,felling, logging up, delimbing and to climb with.

 

 

 

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[KGBFINGAR]

My 261 has been fine except for the clutch drum bearing failing , but been good since .

K .

[Rach]

My 261 has been fine except for the clutch drum bearing failing , but been good since .

K .

 

I heard through the grapevine that a load had to he sent back to stihl due to a failure but never heard what it was... I guess now if the fault has been fixed there's not much to worry about??

 

Rach

[Gus McWilliam]

I have a recent one and its fantastic. My fave saw by far.

[Dan Earp]

There was teething problems but there basically done, just look after your gear and itll last. I have a 2009 260 and the only thing ive had to do is change the clutch springs so nothing big and the 261 is still running smooth. Also if there is any problems just take it back to a stihl dealer to be fixed

 

 

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[PhilBeech]

Great all round saw. Get it. You'll love it and polish it and stuff.

[Marsh Monkey]

had 2 they both sucked balls spent more time on the bench than in the wood

[Kay 9]

Got a 550xp recently and like you was going to get a 261. Never ran a 261 but very impressed with the husky.amazing throttle response and torque and nice to work.

[JimE]

It'll be better than the 025 you are using in your avatar