Stihl 261 C-M bar length and a few other questions...

[Frank Rizzo]

Not in the USA

All components are available at your local STIHL dealer ... bar/chain/rim sprocket ... if you need more than 16” then try Canon bar works

 

[Ryan'smilling]

They are made from the same materials as other Stihl chains. I'm not sure how they would dull faster. Can someone enlighten me? Is it the smaller cutter size?

Smaller cutters must be most of the reason. There's also less cutters on a given bar length, so fewer edges to share the same amount of work. Generally, the larger the pitch of the chain, the more durable it is.

 

[GM_Grimmy]

I love my 261c. I run an 18" bar with 3/8" chain. It is ported as well. It's my grab saw of choice, as I like how it's light yet packs a punch. Was just out in the timber cutting some red elm, 16-19" in diameter and it did great. A bigger saw would have been better, but the 261c handled it pretty well considering it's a 3/8" chain. It was my 3rd saw and I used it so much I sold my 441c. I back it up with a 661c now. For me, it's a great 2 saw combo.

 

[Lowhog]

18" .325 works good on a 261cm. These don't oil as much as the old saws, so I would think a 20 would be pushing it.

 

[lambs]

I'm running a 16", 3/8 pitch on my stock 261. I like the bigger cutters but it did slow it down a bit from the 16", .325 that came with it.

 

[anymanusa]

I have two cm machines. I love the m-tronic carb.