K&L Landscaping
ArboristSite Operative
I have read through some of the threads about the new MS201T and the consensus is that it's a turd. I'm interested in getting a quality top handle saw but if it really is a dog I may try to find a clean MS200T.
Anything good to say about MS201T?
- Thread starter K&L Landscaping
- Start date
Help Support Arborist Forum:
little possum
Crash and Burn
Local tree guy brought us his 200T for service. And had ordered a 201T, he went back to the OPE shop and told them he wanted his money back, or a new 200T. He is getting another 200T, and we just ordered him another one. That makes 4 for him, and says he hope he never has to run the 201T again... But I believe with the mods Brad did, it should be good to go. He only gets 1 year warranty since they are registered to the tree service anyways
Cant you find any more 200Ts?Better get calling around only a few left if that!
With just a few simple mods, they have good throttle response and are stronger than a 200T.
sachsmo
Addicted to ArboristSite
Seems that all these new saws need modding to make them as good as the older ones, Bah!
Why would you buy a new saw that needs modded?????????
What a bunch of crap, Ill stick with the "old technology"
Why would you buy a new saw that needs modded?????????
What a bunch of crap, Ill stick with the "old technology"
You can thank the EPA. It really is too bad.
It sure keeps repair shops in business with all these lean runners.
Waste of time pissing around, the warranty is meaningless on a pro-grade stihl, just bung an extra hole in the muffler, makes all the difference in the world on stifled saws, about a 10mm hole, the 200T already has that extra hole when the screens removed, 201 disadvantage looks to be just the annoying tamper proof jetting to hassle with
here's a stock 200T(with a 192T sidecover) running the stihl .050 1/4 pitch 12" setup
<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/tRMCHNc4nS0?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
here's a stock 200T(with a 192T sidecover) running the stihl .050 1/4 pitch 12" setup
<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/tRMCHNc4nS0?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Last edited:
usmarinekurt
ArboristSite Operative
I got one and removed the.screen .
Used briefly will report back after using today
Used briefly will report back after using today
K&L Landscaping
ArboristSite Operative
Looking forward to your report sir!
Removing the screen isn't going to do much for you. It does not open up hole in the muffler to make a second port like the 200T did. You're going to have to drill a hole in it if you want to make a difference. BTW, I hope you removed the limiter and retuned the carb first. Most of these new saws are on the lean edge already.
Blakesmaster
Addicted to ArboristSite
The 201 isn't much out of the box but I sent it out to Mr. Snelling and he did a bang up job on it. It's sad that an extra hundred dollars had to be spent ( Brad got $50, the rest was shipping ) in order to make it run like it should but that saw is now quite impressive. The work Brad did made it run stronger than either of my muff modded 200T's. It is taking a little to get used to not hearing the WAH-WAH scream that those 200's are known for when you hit the throttle but when the 201 is completely buried in the wood and it keeps pulling for more a smile crosses my face. My biggest beef now is the on/off switch is a little small for my hands. No biggie.
K&L Landscaping
ArboristSite Operative
I'm probably going to send mine to Mr. Snelling as well. That is, if, Santa Claus comes through for me! :msp_thumbsup:
It really is too bad they need some work to run like they should. I'm doing two more today.
usmarinekurt
ArboristSite Operative
Thanks for the info
Im putting the screen back in.
Gonna use it in.stock.form.until i decide.whats next
ipkyss
ArboristSite Lurker
If mine comes back running as good as your videos, You could make a full time job out of modding 201T's alone.
Yours might be the best running of the bunch. It really seemed to like that SEF94.
unatool
ArboristSite Operative
Brad hooked me up a couple weeks ago. His modded 201T is very nice and I would even say better than a 200T. The saw is well balanced and feels lighter. Yes! The on/off button is a little weird... have to get used to.
p.s. - Brad! I may be asking you for one more after the new year. I am that happy with your 201T
Cedar Ed
ArboristSite Operative
Quick question:was it a 200t or 201t you have ?
Similar threads
