MS260 PRO.....what now?

[TRI955]

I need a larger saw to go along with the 260. What would be a good saw to take care of larger trees? I have borrowed my brothers Homelite XL925 w/24" bar on several occasions and it works great. I've not run across a local dealer that stocks Husky's, J-reds, etc. so I would like to stick with Stihl. I was looking at a ms440. Please help me spend my money!

 

[Wicked500R]

The 440 would be your saw of choice

 

[Happyjack]

440 w/ 24" bar it's a great combo!

 

[Bowtie]

You need a MS880 with an 80" bar.







































































































































































































































































































Or a 440 would be sweet too!

 

[Darkness77]

A friendof mineruns his MS660 with a 20" bar. That cuts quick.:greenchainsaw:

 

[chevytaHOE5674]

A friendof mineruns his MS660 with a 20" bar. That cuts quick.:greenchainsaw:

I run my 066 with a 20" bar sometimes... Gotta love extra power.

 

[Bowtie]

I run my 066 with a 20" bar sometimes... Gotta love extra power.

Cool pic! I put the 20" on my 064 for fun sometimes. Back to the point. I think a 440 or 460 would be a nice compliment to a 260!

 

[2000ssm6]

440, 441, or 460.

 

[TRI955]

You need a MS880 with an 80" bar.



Or a 440 would be sweet too!

I think the 880 would be just alittle bit overkill, and way out of my price range!!!

 

[superfire]

saw choice

well sense i aint been beat to it, MS361:greenchainsaw: i now feel better first post were i told someone they should by a 361 if it was me i would buy a Ms 390 24" bar. a fer the 026 set it up with a 16" bar now may we let the 361 argument begin i a pro and my favorite sawz are 60cc ++++. my theory is more powered and longgggggggggggggg bars and big dawgzzzzzzzz:greenchainsaw:
just my drunken opion
opcorn:

 

[TRI955]

Dad has an 036, my modded 260 w/18" b&c seems to keep up with it alright. I think that would be a small step up....
opcorn:

 

[056kid]

A 440 ora 460 will suit you well. A 660 is over kill, which everyone seems to love round here.





























I personally do not like a 20 inch bar on a 660. its more like an 18 incher with the dawgs, not balanced right at all. 25 or better. That saw feels gooooodd with a 25 inch bar!!

 

[Billy_Bob]

A 460 give you a lot of power for a reasonable amount of weight. I think the next model up from that is a couple of pounds heavier. I can carry around my 460 without any problems. I wanted the most power with the least weight.

BTW I just did the opposite! I have two 460's and just bought a 260 Pro.

 

[husky362]

440 and 260 great all around combo

 

[reachtreeservi]

I gotta vote for a ms460.



But hey, what do I know ?

opcorn:

 

[Ghillie]

I need a larger saw to go along with the 260. What would be a good saw to take care of larger trees? I have borrowed my brothers Homelite XL925 w/24" bar on several occasions and it works great. I've not run across a local dealer that stocks Husky's, J-reds, etc. so I would like to stick with Stihl. I was looking at a ms440. Please help me spend my money!

Are you looking for a new saw? 440s are slim pickins.

If you got a little extra money, the 460 is more power to the "same" weight as a 441.

My .02

Fred

 

[skid row]

Here is some of the mid sized support for the 026. Anyone of them goes great with it.

I sold the 361 after my cancer went into remission and replaced it with a 460.

 

[rx7145]

I would go with a 441

 

[meangreen92lx]

I just went thru the same exact scenario. I found a brand new 440 and picked it up. The 260-440 combo is great. If you can't find a 440, a 460 will also do. Just a little heavier. The 441 is a nice saw but is also the same weight as the 460. Good luck with your search.

 

[Jumbo Jimbo]

Ms 460