Now do one with an old 044 Slant Fin with a bigger sprocket.
Nos 261 or get a new 400
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Now do one with an old 044 Slant Fin with a bigger sprocket.
Exactly. A guy came into my shop recently and was asking if a 372XP (X-Torque) would run a 36” bar, I think we know what the answer to that question is. Ended up selling him a 592XP with full wrap and a 36” bar. Big wood requires a big saw.
And this ladies and gentlemen is why we own more then one saw....
A 460 is a turd of a saw.
Mini derail, how are people taking to the 592xp?
Very well so far. It’s an awesome saw, Husqvarna did a great job with the overall design of the 592XP.
Good to know. Considering selling my 394xp to help fund one.
Yeah they’re not cheap by any means. Nothing good is though.
Well my 046 surely isn't.
Nuff said!
That's not a 460. Really disappointed with the last one I ran. To the point I questioned why stihl would release something so heavy and enemic?
DP425
ArboristSite Member
keep the 261 and buy the 400.
Or sell the 261, pick up a good condition used 241 port that, and also get the new 400. Then you have a fast and handy limbing saw, capable of bucking... and a healthy sized all around saw, that will do just about anything you want, aside from the extra large wood.
Or sell the 261, pick up a good condition used 241 port that, and also get the new 400. Then you have a fast and handy limbing saw, capable of bucking... and a healthy sized all around saw, that will do just about anything you want, aside from the extra large wood.
I say vids. I can barely make one beat a 361 without using a bigger carb
Not really apples to apples though. The 260 was running 3/8 picco chain. Put the same full-size 3/8 chain that the 440 had and it’s a different story
Sierra_rider
Piss revver
Right? I should make a comparo vid of my hopped up 2511 smoking a stock 260 in a puny little 4" piece of wood lol.
ColinNS
ArboristSite Operative
I own a ported 261, 400, and 462. Ported 261 will not keep up to a 400c. 462 is not a big enough difference from the 400. But thr 462 is a hell of alot cheaper than a 500. I'm porting my 462 to create the separation. Also got my 462 brand new for $300cad less then tha the dealer had is listed for.
Quick and dirty is the 400 is the best saw I've ever run and owned STOCK, by far the most versatile.
If you can keep the 261 and get a 400, it's an awesome 2 saw plan. But do not hesitate to sell the 261 and buy a 400 with the 25 inch stihl light bar.
Quick and dirty is the 400 is the best saw I've ever run and owned STOCK, by far the most versatile.
If you can keep the 261 and get a 400, it's an awesome 2 saw plan. But do not hesitate to sell the 261 and buy a 400 with the 25 inch stihl light bar.
Derrick Sawyer
ArboristSite Guru
If u can afford it, Leave 261 never gassed if possible and keep box and get 400 with 20" light bar
Thanks for the replies! I knew keep both would be the answer! I've gone ahead and ordered the 400 as I got a good deal. I'll probably get rid of the 261 as my saw is just for use on the farm, it's hard to justify a pro saw let alone 2 and they're probably not too far apart enough in size either.
ColinNS
ArboristSite Operative
I agree hard to justify 2 but more than 2 is easy. I have a 261, 400, 462, 028, 034, 036 pro, 038 mag, 361, 461, 044 10 mil, 044 12 mil, 440, 064, 262, 272, 242g, 242xp, 246, 346 x 4, 353
