Stihl MS 261 and 362 get an Update

[sfg.Foley]

Hey,

i hope there isnt a Thread for this in this Forum. Is there a Thread about the 261 and 362 update, so please feel free to delete this.

On the German Stihl Website are the first official Pics from this.

261: http://www.stihl.de/STIHL-Produkte/...t/22271-1582/MS-261-C-M-mit-Rapid-Duro-3.aspx

4,9kg by 4.0HP for the standart 261 CM with plastic handle. New falling spikes, new cylinder, new sidecover and some Material conversion

361: http://www.stihl.de/STIHL-Produkte/...t/22318-1582/MS-362-C-M-mit-Rapid-Duro-3.aspx

About the 362 i just have the information that the saw will be a little lighter, new cylinder and new


The technical specifications have not been updated yet.

 

[MustangMike]

It seems like the big news is they are offering these two saws with Rapid Duro (Carbide) chain.

I already have a loop.

 

[SAWMIKAZE]

It seems like the big news is they are offering these two saws with Rapid Duro (Carbide) chain.

I already have a loop.

Mike , its a different saw..how the hell could the chain be the big news

 

[CR888]

l like the new clutch cover on the ms261, has holes pre drilled for second spike and looks sleek. Anyone out of US heard of these upgrades? The shape has not changed essentially (it don't look like) but more of a 'facelift'.

 

[Rockjock]

The MS 362 is already being sold. We had one come in a week ago with out last order. captive bar nuts et all.

 

[MustangMike]

Mike , its a different saw..how the hell could the chain be the big news

Did you read the translation???

 

[GCJenks204]

The MS 362 is already being sold. We had one come in a week ago with out last order. captive bar nuts et all.

This would be a German manufactured saw on Canada correct? I suspect the U.S. ones from Virginia Beach will be slower to change.

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[Rockjock]

This would be a German manufactured saw on Canada correct? I suspect the U.S. ones from Virginia Beach will be slower to change.

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Yes all the pro saws we sell are German, well at least where I am they are.

 

[MustangMike]

Yes all the pro saws we sell are German, well at least where I am they are.

I don't speak/read German, but did you see anything in those adds indicating changes from the current 261 C and 362 C saws???

Maybe I missed something.

 

[weedkilla]

I don't speak/read German, but did you see anything in those adds indicating changes from the current 261 C and 362 C saws???

Maybe I missed something.

Posted elsewhere there are changes to the cases, aluminium screws and a weight drop of 200 and 400gm. Increase in power in one of them.
Can't remember the specific details, sorry.

 

[Rockjock]

Some pics from last week on the new 362

sorry about the lack of focus. I can take more in the am if anyone wants.

 

[MustangMike]

Thanks guys, I knew something was missing. That looks similar to the new mystery saw (462?) that is also supposedly coming soon.

 

[sfg.Foley]

Hi Rockjock,

it woud be nice if you could take some pics without the topcover.

Some 261 Pictures:

The translation:

- new cylinder
- new, thinner sidecover/chaincover
- better spikes
- new materials like aluminium screws
- 300 gramm lighter

I hope i get my 261 "2.0" next week ...

Thanks and greetings from Germany

 

[7sleeper]

Servus foley,

Ich habe hier schon in einem anderen Thread darauf aufmerksam gemacht. Ich freue mich SEHR Dich hier anzutreffen. Auch dein letzter Kommentar daham wegen der Leistung 550/560 und 545/555, hätte ich sowas in den Mund genommen hätten sie mich gelyncht, gekreuzigt, verbrannt und meine Reste unter einem Atommeiler beerdigt...

Interesant das die 362 schon in den USA verkauft wird! Scheint doch ein wichtigerer Markt zu sein als daham.

lg,

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[MustangMike]

Do we get a version???

 

[7sleeper]

Hi foley,

I already mentioned the new versions in another thread here. I'm happy to see you here. Your comment on the other site about the real life difference on power of the 550/560 and 545/555, would have gotten me hanged, crusified, burned and the rests burried under a nuclear power plant....

I find it interesting that the new version 362 is already being sold in the us. Seems to be a more important market than on this side of the lake.

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[MustangMike]

Thanks,

I will have to check if my local stores are aware of them.

 

[GCJenks204]

Hi foley,

I already mentioned the new versions in another thread here. I'm happy to see you here. Your comment on the other site about the real life difference on power of the 550/560 and 545/555, would have gotten me hanged, crusified, burned and the rests burried under a nuclear power plant....

I find it interesting that the new version 362 is already being sold in the us. Seems to be a more important market than on this side of the lake.

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Rock Jock has them for sale in Canada not U.S. Could just be timing of Stihl Canada shipments arriving from Germany ahead of the release to stores by Stihl Germany. There is no info on the Stihl Canada website that I could find yesterday when I looked.

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[caffeine1fg]

After the initial 661 release issues, maybe they're using us Canadians as beta testers.

 

[Rockjock]

Rock Jock has them for sale in Canada not U.S. Could just be timing of Stihl Canada shipments arriving from Germany ahead of the release to stores by Stihl Germany. There is no info on the Stihl Canada website that I could find yesterday when I looked.

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Actually I just sold the last one we had and got a shipment of new ones. They are made in Virginia beach. More pics thursday