second-hand ms200t, or new 201t?

[SDDavid]

I'm studying for my extended diploma and am expanding my existing garden design/maintenance business. At the moment i am doing all my tree work with a combination of my trusty handsaw and an ms261. I really need to get myself a top-handle, but which one? I have yet to use either huskies new 540 xp or Stihl ms201t, so my only direct experience is of the old 200t. I have been very happy with my 261, and was thinking of getting the new Stihl, however, i have heard it's not so hot and that i would be better off with either a second hand Stihl. though they seem over-priced to me, or alternatively the new 540xp. What do you lot think?

[IVECOKID]

Try finding A decent 200t ........folk won't let them go .

 

 

Ste

[Will Heal]

The new 201 is a good saw not quite as good as the 200 t but nearly

[SDDavid]

I know that the new saw isn't supposed to have the same power as the 200t, what with the new emissions legislation, but is it reliable?

[SDDavid]

Also, what do you think about the Tirfor-style winches such as the weblift/jet winch and so on?Just trying to save a few quid.

[scale90]

I've been using my 201t for 2 years now without any issues. I've used the 200t's for around 10 years prior to this. You'll probably find it hard to find a goo d 200. The 201's seem to get better after a bit of time.The offical line from Stihl is 15 tanks of fuel before they are run in properly. A friend of mine drilled his exhaust and it died a month later, hence he couldn't claim through warranty.

All in all I'm happy with my 201.

 

Hope this helps.

[Steve Bullman]

I know that the new saw isn't supposed to have the same power as the 200t, what with the new emissions legislation, but is it reliable?

 

Yes its reliable. It doesnt have the power that the 200 had but nor does it have the problems associated with the 200 either. Swings and roundabouts

[Mr. Squirrel]

One word for the 201, pants. A good 200 or the husky are safer bets.

[JosephD]

I agree with Mr Squirrel.

 

I have the husky t540xp and it is very good , plenty of power and very light.

 

used the 201t a couple of times at work and thought it didnt have enough power.

[MattyF]

New 201 is supposed to be a different machine ... Are one is pretty rubbish in comparison to a 540 it is gutless but I hear the new version 201 has uprated carb fly wheel and ignition making it a different saw.

200t had its problems that never got solved .... People forget that reminiscing what a great tool they where when available off the shelf.