Stihl MS201 TC-M Chainsaw

[Johny Walker]

ok chaps ,im after 1, theyv been out a while now how they fairing up any good/bad points on them ,whos got some good deals going

[simonm]

I got 1 last week, plenty of power, I just don't like the new on off switch.

[Johny Walker]

I got 1 last week, plenty of power, I just don't like the new on off switch.

 

whats up wi it

[jrose]

It doesn't have the classic stihl half choke setting, only full choke

 

And bounces back to on automatically when you turn it off like a husky

[jrose]

I got one yesterday, not really used it yet so can't comment on performance

[simonm]

As that man says, it flicks back when you switch it off, makes you think is it gonna switch off, has done everytime though

[Dean O]

Ive had two t540's in for repair for various reasons, for some time, so needed another saw.

with all the problems weve had with the husky toppers thought I might as well give the new 201 a go.

 

weve had it for a few months and its been good reliability wise. though the husky has the edge slightly on 'productivity' (cant think of another way of putting it).

 

it needs to be sharp to work well as doesn't quite have the grunt of the 200t or the t540, I know this states the obvious - but you can really tell once the chain has lost its edge a little.

 

ive been told that husky are releasing another version of their topper due to the recurrent issues people are having with AV mounts and seals causing air leaks. but when this will be god only knows..

[carlos]

we have had a 201 tcm for a month or so now, seems fine no issues, nothing broken and cuts fine, id recommend.. so far.

carl

[SiW]

Had one about 3 months, really nice saw, BUT after a couple of weeks chain brake starts to stiffen up, to point were it became impossible to use. have had to take cover off and clean it out with compressor every few weeks.

Been meaning to ask if anyone else been having this issue