MS241 and MS201 rear handle

[Colt Marlington]

This is where I start to question the 200/201. If it won't be seeing wood over 4", why not get the 2511wes which is three (THREE) pounds lighter.

Is that saw available yet?
I like using both my 2511T and 361P.

You could say they crossover to some extent. But I think the 361P is better suited for continuous use, light firewood, along with felling and bucking of small trees up to 10 or 12 inch softwood and 6 or 8 inch hardwood. And I've cut one elm limb that was wider than the 14" bar on the 361. And it fills the gap between 25cc and 50cc well.

The 2511 is something that I use in the tree or carry around for a limb here, some branches over there, and cutting a couple of logs down to size.

What I'd worry about with the 241, is that it would put that new 261 on the shelf. For me, the 241 makes perfect sense in a 3-saw plan to fit between the 25 and 60 or 70cc saw.
And the 201CEM would be nice to have in a 4-saw setup, 25-35-50-70.
Of course there's no crime in having a couple of shelf queens.

 

[merkel]

I had to run to a different dealer today to return a couple items and decided to run through the Husky and Stihl section to touch and feel some saws for the hell of it since I was there. Well, tucked in between a 441 and 461 was the little 241 with a 16" bar. I didn't even think I was going to find one locally to handle as they have been were discontinued. You guys are right its close to a 261 in weight with a 16" bar but just noticeably lighter so I spoke with rep to see what he could do on pricing. Got it for 475 and at the last minute so grabbed it. I also had him swap out the 16" bar for a 14" - 3/8x.050. My 261 already has a 16" bar on it. Will see how it goes but its a nice little saw for sure. Pics later.

I guess for a lighter saw I will go to the echo 2511 or 150 but still deciding on that.

 

[andy]

Congrats on your soon to be most used saw!
I run a 16” on mine making it more “all purpose” for the trees in my area.
One tank (tiny tank) goes a long ways with this saw.
It’s a surprising efficient powerhouse of a tool.
The interweb chatter is all true!

 

[Nathan Graff]

Hold out for an 009L!
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Mag case, 41cc, 2hp. 9 pounds of reed valve grunt!

There's one of those for sale in Red Deer for 300 Kanukistanese Kopecs.

 

[Nathan Graff]

This is where I start to question the 200/201. If it won't be seeing wood over 4", why not get the 2511wes which is three (THREE) pounds lighter.

Echo parts are too expensive here. In most cases you can buy a minimum for 2 Stihl parts for the same money. Not many aftermarket Echo parts that I've found either.

 

[rumatt]

Echo parts are too expensive here. In most cases you can buy a minimum for 2 Stihl parts for the same money. Not many aftermarket Echo parts that I've found either.

Where's here?

 

[full chizel]

His profile says southern alberta. So i’m gonna say canada

 

[Nathan Graff]

His profile says southern alberta. So i’m gonna say canada

yep.

 

[1Alpha1]

I had to run to a different dealer today to return a couple items and decided to run through the Husky and Stihl section to touch and feel some saws for the hell of it since I was there. Well, tucked in between a 441 and 461 was the little 241 with a 16" bar. I didn't even think I was going to find one locally to handle as they have been were discontinued. You guys are right its close to a 261 in weight with a 16" bar but just noticeably lighter so I spoke with rep to see what he could do on pricing. Got it for 475 and at the last minute so grabbed it. I also had him swap out the 16" bar for a 14" - 3/8x.050. My 261 already has a 16" bar on it. Will see how it goes but its a nice little saw for sure. Pics later.

I guess for a lighter saw I will go to the echo 2511 or 150 but still deciding on that.

Congrats on the purchase of the saw. You're gonna love it!

 

[merkel]

Here are a few pics next to my 261. I handled both my 241 - 14”bar and 261-16”bar this evening and their seems to be actually a nice little difference between the two weight wise. Seems less impressive on paper but in real life it was noticeable.

 

[ShneaSIG]

Congratulations on your new saw!