ms261c-m or 550xp

[WoodED]

Not for long though when the clutch goes like mine has twice.

 

550xp no contest

 

Clutch needle bearings kept going on our 2, now there both on the bench needing new cranks after 2 years 560xp for the win

 

 

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[Gus McWilliam]

Not for long though when the clutch goes like mine has twice.

 

550xp no contest

 

I have a late 2012 261 and its a beaut. Iv used it 6 hours a day 5 days a week and its a nice machine.

[geoff]

I have a late 2012 261 and its a beaut. Iv used it 6 hours a day 5 days a week and its a nice machine.

 

Hopefully the problem is sorted, any news on that anyone?

[swinny]

I have a late 2012 261 and its a beaut. Iv used it 6 hours a day 5 days a week and its a nice machine.

 

Think mins a 2012 and runs a 15" full chisel chain. Spot on used and abused every job! Not once greased the bearing or done any maintenance to it!

[Gus McWilliam]

Think mins a 2012 and runs a 15" full chisel chain. Spot on used and abused every job! Not once greased the bearing or done any maintenance to it!

 

Mine is my only working saw. I work mostly on apple, sycamore, walnut and ash between 2 and 25 dbh, I tend to use either a 15 or an 18. Iv genuinely never needed anything more

[Brushcutter]

I have a 550xpg spend the extra money and get the heated handles. I love it although i think heavier than the 346xpg it doesn't feel it. It handles like a much smaller saw but has the performance of a bigger one.

 

As for the 261 i had a go with the early ones that had clutch problems. I've also had a go on the new 2012 261 with heated handle and carb. As nice as it is i think lighter than the 550 at least it feels it. It's bulky compared to the 550 and has those stupid filler caps.

 

A few guys i work with have the 261 they all long for my 550.

 

To sum it up the 550 is the probably the best saw I've ever used. Just put a 13" bar on mine.

[TreeswingerPerth]

Not for long though when the clutch goes like mine has twice.

 

550xp no contest

 

Same problems , mine ended up needing a crank . That's why I said 550

[Tree Love]

550xp all the way. !

[Dave Launder]

Thanks for all for the help!

[NI Tree]

550xpg