Does stihl make a saw that isn't bulky for it's size?

[MyStihlWontStart]

With the exception of a few homeowner saws, they are too bulky.

Anyone have any experience with MS271? Is that a very good saw? Will it last 20 years with light (few days a month) use? This seems less bulky than the pro 50cc saw.

 

[cobey]

I have heard good things about them. with good care taken of it, the saw should last many years

 

[catbuster]

Simple answer. Buy a Husqvarna if you have complaints about size. If you have no Husky dealer, go buy the Stihl and deal with the size.

And no, I think the 461 and 661 and previous 044/440, 046/460 & 066/660 weren't bulky. The Husky 395 is bigger and bulkier than the 66 and just barely eeks out more power.

 

[Mastermind]

The 394 will eat a 066 for lunch......and spit chunks of it out the exhaust.

 

[wcorey]

I wouldn't consider an 026 bulky for it's cc...

 

[HuskStihl]

Stihls are bulky cause they are made of awesome, tough, 'merican metal. Huskys are cheap, revvy, euro trash plastic crap

 

[cgraham1]

That's funny... I had my 562xp (60cc) sitting right next to my MS440 (71cc) today, and I was thinking how similar they are in size. The 440 does feel heavier, but it definitely is not "bulky", IMO.

 

[Mad Professor]

With the exception of a few homeowner saws, they are too bulky.

Anyone have any experience with MS271? Is that a very good saw? Will it last 20 years with light (few days a month) use? This seems less bulky than the pro 50cc saw.

20 years ago they made some sleek saws: 026 036 044

The newer ones do seem "boxy" in comparison, e.g. 036 vs 362

 

[SEAM]

We have to distinguish between the three lineups - Homeowner, Farmer and Professional grade saws.
The Homeowner saws are bulky in comparison, but a little space between the engine and vital plastic parts helps prevent meltdowns...
The Farmer variety is similar and definitely bulkier than an equally powered Professional saw.

My personal favorite will always be the 034 AV Super - even next to a 026/MS260 it does not look big or "bulky" in comparison and is surprisingly light for a 61 cc saw with a not too long bar.
Some of the "bulkyness" also derives from the too long bars that most Homeowner grade saws are sold with. If you want light, sleek and slender, you need to go Pro.

Regarding the life time of saws, I don't think that any of the newer saws will make it even half as long as their ancestors - that would be bad for business and manufacturers can no longer afford making good products for varrious reasons...

 

[sawfun]

The 064 wasn't all to bulky or heavy, especially the first two years of it. The 241 & 461 are not bulky. However, the 261, 362, and 441 seem to be. The 880 seems a lot a less bulky to me than the 3120. How is the 201t compared to the 200t in felt weight and bulk?

 

[Edward Smith]

I have heard good things about them.

 

[cgraham1]

I have heard good things about them.

Hello, Brush Ape.

 

[drf255]

If you want a compact saw from stihl,

025/250 homeowner saw with excellent power to weight ratio, 45cc. Many of us have extras we could part with that are clean.

026/260 for a prograde saw. 49/50cc

Neither bulky.

For a bigger saw, Husky 262. A factory hot rod 60cc saw built on a 50cc chassis.

Bigger saws with more power and displacement require a bigger chassis to put that power to the wood. That is in every model and make, period.

 

[coltont]

Hey brush ape this is pretty compact. Won't need any gas or bar oil either. Seems like it would be a good investment for you.

 

[Deets066]

Hello, Brush Ape.

4 posts and he busts him out

 

[Roll Tide]

Simple answer. But a Husqvarna if you have complaints about size. If you have no Husky dealer, go buy the Stihl and deal with the size.

And no, I think the 461 and 661 and previous 044/440, 046/460 & 066/660 weren't bulky. The Husky 395 is bigger and bulkier than the 66 and just barely eeks out more power.

Thats funny. A 395 will cut circles around a 66. Not even close.

 

[SawTroll]

I wouldn't consider an 026 bulky for it's cc...

Same with the 260, and the 361. They were a bit wide because of the inboard clutch, but otherwise quite neat (and light). There have been other as well in the past.

Among "homeowner" models, the 025/250 etc was quite neat - but had other issues.

The real issue here is that all the neater ones are models of the past - except the 661 (when compared to 394/395), and maybe the 461.

 

[SawTroll]

With the exception of a few homeowner saws, they are too bulky.

Anyone have any experience with MS271? Is that a very good saw? Will it last 20 years with light (few days a month) use? This seems less bulky than the pro 50cc saw.

The 271 is very heavy for what it is, and hardly less bulky than the 261.

Unlike the 270 that it replaced, it is a pure plastic cased "homeowner" saw, basically a 291 with a smaller engine.

 

[jughead500]

The width on a stihl serves a purpose...to keep it from rolling around in the back of the truck. most huskys i have need a kick stand on the flywheel side.

 

[MCW]

The 064 wasn't all to bulky or heavy, especially the first two years of it. The 241 & 461 are not bulky. However, the 261, 362, and 441 seem to be. The 880 seems a lot a less bulky to me than the 3120. How is the 201t compared to the 200t in felt weight and bulk?

You used the terms "880" and "3120" and "less bulky" all in one sentence? Are you crazy?
As far as the 200T vs. 201T you won't feel any difference in weight and balance. That's the only thing Stihl got right with the 201T.