actually i've read on here that there are like 5 or 6 differences but the big ones are the oiler and decomp.
I am looking at either a new MS260 or a rebuilt 026 PRO. I can get the rebuilt 026 Pro for about $350 vs. $519 for the MS260. Which one would you guys choose?
I am looking at either a new MS260 or a rebuilt 026 PRO. I can get the rebuilt 026 Pro for about $350 vs. $519 for the MS260. Which one would you guys choose?
I am looking at either a new MS260 or a rebuilt 026 PRO. I can get the rebuilt 026 Pro for about $350 vs. $519 for the MS260. Which one would you guys choose?
That seems high for an MS260. Have several dealers here selling them for $469. I just sold my 260 on CL for $350 before the 261 starts arriving on shelves. Used prices on 260's could drop if the 261 is a hit.
Decomp valve and adjustable oiler are the differences. Pro has them, non-pro don't.
I have the non-pro version of the 026, even though I've billed over $7,000 so far in October for chainsaw work. Man, I could have billed a LOT more with the pro version. When will I ever learn? :bang:
I agree, but we only have one Stihl dealer and he won't budge of MSRP for anything I think I am going to go the 026 route, but not the one for $350. I would love to find one in good shape from a member here. I am looking for a good saw to cut firewood with. I would love to have a 361, but don't have the $$$ for that. It's amazing how a new baby will put the brakes on CAD
Now, the MS260 does have a slightly larger engine than the 026. They have 44.7mm and 44mm bores respectively.
Bigger engine, less power? Did Stihl hire some laid-off GM engineers?
I'm guessing the displacement bump was to (partially) compensate for milder EPA-friendly porting...? :monkey:
How do you feel about flippy caps? :spam:
I would find a decent 026 non-pro, IMO. Should be able to find a nice runner for $200 or so.
026 = 3.5 hp
260 = 3.2 hp
Adjustable oiler and of course decomp are not needed on these saws. One bad thing about the 026, though, is that the oiler runs at idle...
Valid points - but I am not sure that all the non-adjustable oilers pumps oil at idle - there was a thread on here about it in 2005 or so, that left some doubt.....
Those saws have been made for a long time, and there naturally has been several changes that was not related to the 026 to 260 change.
Now, the MS260 does have a slightly larger engine than the 026. They have 44.7mm and 44mm bores respectively.
Bigger engine, less power? Did Stihl hire some laid-off GM engineers?
I'm guessing the displacement bump was to (partially) compensate for milder EPA-friendly porting...? :monkey:
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