Which is the better saw, Stihl 056 magnum 2 or Stihl 660 (066)????
Got'em both.... the 660 every time.
The 056 was/is a great saw in it's day, but today is not it's day.
If i allready had a nice mag II and didnt need a big saw I would definitely keep it. Get a used 066 later if you find your self needing a big saw much.Yall got me considering selling my 056 mag2 now & getting an 066(0). I just put a new factory piston & ported jug in it and just, today, broke it in & got the carb adjusted properly. It cranks fasts, idles perfect, accels fast, cuts fast, amazing torque, awesome saw. I don't need a big saw often, but when I do I do. I got this one because I know it's rep. I had one in the 90's, it was near new, got it for $150, or stole it for $150 I should say. I've regretted many times selling it, even though I got $750 for it. I guess if I used one everyday, I might more consider swapping for an 066(0).
What advantages, besides weight, does the 066(0) have over this 056 mag2? Speed? Power? Torque?
Thanks for all the feedback!
I had prolly the nicest 56magII on the planet. Sold it.
Get a good vintage 066 or settle for a ms660.I'll never get rid
of my 066
Yes it gets used
066 for work... 056 for play. I think the 56 has way more grunt but the 66 is much better to use every day. Also much easier to get parts for the 66.
56's are hard to get parts for anymore, the ignitions are almost impossible to find anymore, i'd steer clear and buy a poly flywheel ms660. there is no more torque from a 56 over a 66
I've never run a 660, but I've chopped with a 56 since 1983 and compared to all the other saws I've used, my 56 out cuts them all...(Of coarse with a proper filing.)Which is the better saw, Stihl 056 magnum 2 or Stihl 660 (066)????
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