Stihl Ms201TC or TCM 2015 saw question

[theflyingscotsman]

Hi Guys, quickie, bought this new Ms201 today from main dealer, after discussing with the dealer over the phone that it was the new model TCM updated one I was after.

 

He produced this saw, excited as I was I missed the all important 'M' part on name tags was not there, questioned dealer who assumed me it was indeed the brand new M Tronic version and the very latest stihl had to offer! Manufacture July 2015, the TCM I believe first appeared in June 2015?

 

I'm confused as can see TCM saws on sale online but no TC models currently for sale. I can take it back on Monday if I've just bought an old version of the saw but would like clarity...any ideas please see pics attached ,

 

Thanks in advance

[Steve Bullman]

I have the original and it just says 201T so im guessing yours should be the m-tronic. Im sure someone else will confirm shortly though

[theflyingscotsman]

Thanks Steve, panicking slightly as I could use it for a big tree job next week and taking it back would be a pain.. But if it ain't right I'm not letting the dealer sell me old stock, it came with the paper work for the TCM but not the markings on the saw. Manufactured in July this year, it's confusing to say the least!

 

Quite a chunk of change to throw down for perhaps not the latest model 👎🏻

[TGB]

Any way you could get the saw's serial #; and email Stihl.

[dan494]

Does it have an adjustable carb? Easiest way to tell if it's a 'M' or not?

[Marc Lewis]

The 'm' of the 'tcm' is not marked on the saw itself. As dan says, see if it has adjustible carb.

[Gerbutt]

A mates new one just says tc, it has the electronic carb and is a right beast 👍

[Mark_Skyland]

That's an m-tronic, you can tell by the on/off switch.

 

As others have said the other side of the saw won't have any holes to adjust the carb.

[carlos]

looks the exact same as our new m tronic one, nice saw too.

[Haironyourchest]

that is the m-tronic. theres a little flap on the handle near the starter, where you plug in the diagnostic tool.