261or362

[Andy fellows]

As the title says , I am after a new saw and drawn to the 261or 362 I am a light user but I want one that will run an 18 inch bar at the moment I have ms 170and ms 250 it has to be stihl as dealer is around the corner, thanks for any input:001_smile:

[Stubby]

Cant comment on either having not used them . 60cc saw has got to be the Husky 560 though . 18" bar and 8 pin drive sprocket and take out the spark screen .

[Andy fellows]

The reason for stihl is the dealer is very close the nearest husky dealer is about 55 mile away

[Stubby]

The reason for stihl is the dealer is very close the nearest husky dealer is about 55 mile away

 

Ok understood .

[Breton monkey]

i have a 362, its a nice saw, powerful but a little heavier. two of my team members have a 261, its also a very good saw, they have used them hard and they have taken it.

i personaly run the 362 (like i did with the 361, which is now 9 years old and going strong) with a 16inch bar, it gives it plenty of grunt. the 261 takes a bigger bar ok but does lack power on it and over long term its going to wear out quicker running one. if the waight doesnt bother you, i'd go for the more powerful saw.

[Andy fellows]

Thanks for the reply taken on board, I am leaning towards 362 as I have seen quit a few threads on here regarding the problems with the261

[TGB]

You can buy Husky saws & parts online. FR Jones even does a collect & deliver service if things do go wrong.

[5 shires]

Thanks for the reply taken on board, I am leaning towards 362 as I have seen quit a few threads on here regarding the problems with the261

 

Get an older 260 May b 07 up to 010 really good saw you won't be disappointed with the power to weight ratio

[Andy fellows]

You can buy Husky saws & parts online. FR Jones even does a collect & deliver service if things do go wrong.

 

Delivery to Finland.

[Andy fellows]

Get an older 260 May b 07 up to 010 really good saw you won't be disappointed with the power to weight ratio

 

O how I have tried to get a 260 over here rocking horse .... springs to mind, I used one at college and loved it.