Anyone bought a Ms261 lately?

[Hiluxr]

Was considering getting an Ms261 c m, but the dealer advised against due to problems with earlier models. I did a search on here and read all the problems you guys have had with them.

I just wondered if the issues have been resolved with this latest version ?

[Gus McWilliam]

I have a very early 2013 saw, its really a good saw now. Good pickup, it feels smooth and its amazing on a 13 inch bar with full chisel

[Pinkfoot]

2013 model here too.Has been good so far. Like it.

[Big Beech]

Mate boughf 1 few weeks back. Gr8 saw

[SawTroll]

I can't really understand how anyone would want a MS261 anyway, when the 550xp (and 346xp) is out there....

[Janlogger]

I can't really understand how anyone would want a MS261 anyway, when the 550xp (and 346xp) is out there....

 

The 550XP does not even compare to an MS261 ... in my experience, the former is unreliable and flimsy. The Stihl as used by the chap I work with just keeps on keeping on with the usual maintenance required ... I use the MS291 as a mid range agricultural saw ... starts, runs, cuts, takes a bit of abuse ... all thats needed. Just my own experiences, everybody has their own I am sure.

[mendiplogs]

Was considering getting an Ms261 c m, but the dealer advised against due to problems with earlier models. I did a search on here and read all the problems you guys have had with them.

I just wondered if the issues have been resolved with this latest version ?

 

Hi mate there was loads sold at the show last week thanks Jon

[Hotrod81]

Bought a 2014 one a couple of months ago and so far it has been great. Have it on a 16" bar but have tried a 13" on it and that really flies. Plenty of power and feels well built. I was really tempted by a 550xp but chose the stihl because the local dealer is top notch. I have no regrets whatsoever.

[TreeswingerPerth]

I had a 2012 model , nothing but bother with it from the word go . Thankfully I'd kept my Husky 346 , the 361 spent more time at the dealer than it ever did working .

Replaced it with a Husky 560 and it's been amazing , so much so I bought another .

[GTS]

Ive got a 2011 261 I think and its had a new clutch drum, several needle bearings, that's about it. Its been my main saw. Im not cutting and climbing full time but I do wonder how it would have coped if I were. I got a little concerned so I sourced a 550 after using one on a course and its been a good move. I don't want to sell my 261 but its sitting there in the truck as a back up saw. I hope if you buy new new that you get a good warranty.....

Good luck