Best light weight saw for limbing?

[JKendrick87]

I sure do like my little 024 I got from ebay of all places.

I’ve been spending some time on eBay they seem to have better options than fb marketplace in my area.

 

[lone wolf]

I’ve been spending some time on eBay they seem to have better options than fb marketplace in my area.

What are you hoping to get?

 

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I have about 3/4 of a 200t here, waiting on some parts to finish it. It's fairly light. Replacing the ms192tc when it's done. Never impressed with the 192tc power, or lack of it. Has its hands full with a 14" bar in hardwoods. Works ok in soft woods. It is very light, but the lack of power, and being a top handle keeps me from using it when I'm not in a tree. Which I don't climb much anymore.
Anyway, ms261 with 18" bar, you gonna be around 12.5 lbs with fuel, I prefer a 16" with isn't much weight difference. The 241 weighs about 1/2 lb less then the 261 14" bar, with fuel your going to be within a lb of each other. Swap the 14" on the 261 and your back to a moot point within 1/2 pound of each other.

If you can make the 261 more lightweight and nimble than the 241 with a 14" bar or less I would be interested.
I do have powerful saws on my shelf... a lot more powerful than a 261, so I would be interested in something else.

 

[lone wolf]

If you can make the 261 more lightweight and nimble than the 241 with a 14" bar or less I would be interested.

Nope!

 

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Nope!

I still think the MS200/201 is the answer to this thread topic though.
I'd prefer a top handle because I can use my left hand to support the wood if needed.
From a safety point of view I would prefer the rear handle version.

 

[JKendrick87]

What are you hoping to get?

I’m kinda all over the place, would love to find a good deal on a 261, but I’ve been looking at 026’s and 260’s. Even some echo’s 3510, 4910, and 501p.

 

[JKendrick87]

I still think the MS200/201 is the answer to this thread topic though.

I’m not disagreeing with you! Hoping this thing is what he says it is and that will end my search for now! Until I’m ready for my next one.

 

[lone wolf]

I’m kinda all over the place, would love to find a good deal on a 261, but I’ve been looking at 026’s and 260’s. Even some echo’s 3510, 4910, and 501p.

Put an add on here for a 241.

 

[JKendrick87]

https://workshoppist.com/decoding-stihl-chainsaw-serial-and-part-numbers/In other news, I just found when and where my 310 was made!

 

[dmb2613]

VA Beach lol

 

[dmb2613]

I have sold 100 or more of the 029- 390 clamshells and if you can tote it, it will cut it With a pop up piston in it , it will rip. fire wood cutters love them

 

[sean donato]

If you can make the 261 more lightweight and nimble than the 241 with a 14" bar or less I would be interested.
I do have powerful saws on my shelf... a lot more powerful than a 261, so I would be interested in something else.

I really don't understand your make the 261 lighter. It's less then a 1/2lb heavier then the 241, and has a full hp more. Can run a 14" bar with no issue. Guess we just have different feel for running saws. I'm no fan of the under 60cc saws to begin with for the same reasons I wouldn't take the 241 over a 261. Barely anymore weight. We'll chalk it up to different running styles or possibly a large age gap and you notice small weight differences more the I do.

 

[lone wolf]

I really don't understand your make the 261 lighter. It's less then a 1/2lb heavier then the 241, and has a full hp more. Can run a 14" bar with no issue. Guess we just have different feel for running saws. I'm no fan of the under 60cc saws to begin with for the same reasons I wouldn't take the 241 over a 261. Barely anymore weight. We'll chalk it up to different running styles or possibly a large age gap and you notice small weight differences more the I do.

Its boxy and more clumsy than a 241. The 241 is a great limbing saw.

 

[sean donato]

Its boxy and more clumsy than a 241. The 241 is a great limbing saw.

I'd rather a 346xp then either, but I didn't really want to open that can of worms...

 

[lone wolf]

I'd rather a 346xp then either, but I didn't really want to open that can of worms...

I sold my 346 and I really like the 241's better.

 

[dmb2613]

we sold the 261s 10 - 1 over the 241s , while the 241s were still sold in the US, I never liked the 241 as well as the 261

 

[Piotr Pakuła]

what is the best chainsaw for someone who only has one?

 

[Defdice]

what is the best chainsaw for someone who only has one?

Only one saw then you don't need a race horse. Get a good priced, easy to work on and to get parts for, 50cc saw. Light enough to limb and good for felling. Get a brand new 026/260 that is easier to start, is less temperamental than other 50cc saws, and will last a lifetime. It's called an Echo 501p or an Echo 4910. Pull cord, repeat, and smile while the wood chips fly

 

[lone wolf]

Why arw tou comparing a 241 to an 026? Get a grip and a modern saw. A ms 261 let's an 026 sit on its arse. A 241 has no advantages to a ms261.

Yes a lighter saw has an atvantage and the smaller kerf chain on the 241 is easier to sharpen.

 

[lone wolf]

what is the best chainsaw for someone who only has one?

Depends what size trees you are cutting.