Going to buy an MS661 but....

[Peter]

You'll only be using it occasionally, so maybe you'll not be too bothered by the level of vibration. But bear in mind those vibs:

880 L6.9 R5.6

661 L8.9 R8.9

 

 

661 is 5.5 both L and R according to manufacturers spec.

 

http://www.stihl.com/p/media/download/en-com/ms661-brochure-gb.pdf

 

Are your figures from your own testing?

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

661 without hesitation. 880 is just too much of a boat anchor. If you want to run an extra long bar just whack on some skip chain

[MattyF]

I have the reliability down of 880/088's as questionable ... They are one of worse saws I've seen with running problems and seizures for the actual amount of running time used.

[TGB]

661 is 5.5 both L and R according to manufacturers spec.

 

http://www.stihl.com/p/media/download/en-com/ms661-brochure-gb.pdf

 

Are your figures from your own testing?

 

 

Nope. Got it off the specs. as stated on the Stihl UK website:

http://www.stihl.co.uk/STIHL-Products/Chainsaws-and-Telescopic-Pole-Pruners/Petrol-chainsaws-for-forestry/22284-130/MS-661-C-M.aspx

[Stubby]

I have the reliability down of 880/088's as questionable ... They are one of worse saws I've seen with running problems and seizures for the actual amount of running time used.

 

Not had one my self but my bud did and I would tend to agree . Kept breaking down and in the end the bottom end went and was deemed an uneconomical repair . My 3120 never let me down . Sold it now.

[Peter]

Nope. Got it off the specs. as stated on the Stihl UK website:

http://www.stihl.co.uk/STIHL-Products/Chainsaws-and-Telescopic-Pole-Pruners/Petrol-chainsaws-for-forestry/22284-130/MS-661-C-M.aspx

 

 

I wonder if that's a difference in testing method or a difference spec?

 

The 880 is listed as 8.9 L and R on the UK site though

[MattyF]

There could be a lot of factors in that though stubby , have not used mine in six month.... Then it will get a hammering so obviously if you have sense you would rinse the tank of stale fuel before use but I bet many don't.

[IVECOKID]

I have the reliability down of 880/088's as questionable ... They are one of worse saws I've seen with running problems and seizures for the actual amount of running time used.

 

Personally I think a lot of issues with the 880 Stem from not being used enough or laid up for long periods hence why I have used Stihl Motomix from new , no issues here and runs sweet .

 

Ste

[Haironyourchest]

I picked one up in the shop once, with the four foot bar...once was enough.

[skyhuck]

An 88 is a saw you only use when you really need to.