Introducing the Stihl MS201TC - MTronic

[blsnelling]

My dealer did me a favor and went out of his way to get me a new MS201TC before they were sold out of MS201Ts. This saw appears to be identical to its predecessor in nearly every way, with the exception of the MTronic carb. I have only had a few minutes to check it out. I fired it up and immediately noticed a difference in throttle response. It's instant with no hesitation at all, with not even a hint of cold naturedness. I can't say the same of the new standard carbed one that I also picked up this evening. Once it warmed up just a bit though, it was much better, although still nothing like the MTronic version. This is typical of a brand new MS201T. After mods it comes to life much like this MS201TC appears to be right out of the box.

I bought both saw for the purpose of making some direct comparisons. I will run both saws stock in the same log. I will then MM both saws and retest. Finally, I will advance the ignition timing on both and retest once again. I fully expect to end up putting the MTronic saw back to factory ignition timing. MTronic saws do not seem to like having the ignition advanced. However, I want to make sure with this new model.

I did not have time to get either saw in wood this evening. Unfortunately, it'll probably be Saturday before I do.

The little box is cute and all, but I hate that the bar won't fit in the box like it did in the old one.

Check out the new seal around the center of the air filter.

 

[bryanr2]

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[KenJax Tree]

What is the price increase?

 

[blsnelling]

What is the price increase?

Only $10! I got this one for $589.

 

[KenJax Tree]

Gonna test them saws with H1-R?[emoji23] 32:1 of course.

 

[blsnelling]

Gonna test them saws with H1-R?[emoji23] 32:1 of course.

I'm actually running K2 40:1 right now.

 

[Andyshine77]

How much is the Mtronic going for?

 

[OnTheRoad]

Hmm... this is the only steal I would consider buying new. Subbed.

 

[stubnail67]

will be following

 

[weedkilla]

Strangely, you've answered my first big question about this saw, and I'm as excited as all hell that it isn't cold natured. If it starts and is ready to work hot, and warm when it's been sitting for 5 minutes as well then my 540 goes to fleabay.

 

[sgrizz]

I'm as excited as all hell that it isn't cold natured.

I am also excited that it is not cold natured. Lets hope that it doesn't get the bog or hesitation later on in use.

 

[CR888]

l wonder what the scales say about the two saws, the air box and AV mount look a lil different on the TC. l would love to run one for a day hopefully stihl have this one finally figured out. This is an important saw in stihls line up, and for many arboristsn around the globe.

 

[M&Rtree]

Wish you could do a cut off between a t540 and the tc stock. Im gonna hold out until long term testing also. Every 201 I've had is a pain to hot start. Never have that issue with 200t's.

 

[.404]

The new M-Tronic done went and made the old MS201T go and pee his warning stickers.

 

[blsnelling]

Wish you could do a cut off between a t540 and the tc stock. Im gonna hold out until long term testing also. Every 201 I've had is a pain to hot start. Never have that issue with 200t's.

Honestly, I have no interest in the 540. Any saw that has to be nearly completely disassembled just to remove the muffler, isn't worth my time, especially when it has known issues.

 

[blsnelling]

Only $10! I got this one for $589.

How much is the Mtronic going for?

$589

Strangely, you've answered my first big question about this saw, and I'm as excited as all hell that it isn't cold natured. If it starts and is ready to work hot, and warm when it's been sitting for 5 minutes as well then my 540 goes to fleabay.

I'll pay close attention to this as I test it.

l wonder what the scales say about the two saws, the air box and AV mount look a lil different on the TC. l would love to run one for a day hopefully stihl have this one finally figured out. This is an important saw in stihls line up, and for many arboristsn around the globe.

Where did you see an AV difference? These saws are basically identical from what I see.

 

[M&Rtree]

I agree Brad. I return one when they first came out and tried another after a buddy had good luck with his and sold that one. But one thing they do is cut out of the box.

 

[blsnelling]

I agree Brad. I return one when they first came out and tried another after a buddy had good luck with his and sold that one. But one thing they do is cut out of the box.

201s have been quite good out of the box for well over a year now. When they first came out, they were nearly unusable.

 

[M&Rtree]

They are OK. I've been doing the mods to them for about two years now and have bought two new ones with the factory upgrades. If any top handle last a year here its accomplish something.

 

[LowVolt]