Hi everyone im new to this site as a member but have been reading for awhile from Google search.. looking for a new saw either a stihl ms 391 or ms261 i don't know about the mtronic system so wondering who has it how long and any problems... thanks in advance justin
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Are you stuck on a stihl?
Ok just wondering I owned a ms290 and a 390 and sold both and went echo cs620 and do not regret at all cheaper price wise then stihl and work amazing but good luck with whatever you purchase
Bobby Kirbos
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Do you have any other saws, or will this one be your only saw?
...be warned, having ONE SAW is a temporary problem around here. A year ago, I had only 1 saw...
...be warned, having ONE SAW is a temporary problem around here. A year ago, I had only 1 saw...
Thanks JWilliams but i want to stay with stihl but appreciate your feedback... i have two old pioneer chainsaws i don't use and are in my barn and i have a 023 stihl and an ms 250... so i guess am adding lol
Polish hammer
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I personally would go 261 there’s a reason it’s the pro grade... to me comparing that to the 290 farm boss the farm boss doesn’t stand a chance n I’m sure is the same comparing the 361 to a 391 pro grade is just better don’t get stuck on the “ms” number for sizes
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261
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The only scary part is how good they run
I hope I didn’t scare you from getting one
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Absolutely not just something new so just looking to see how long any one has had the mtronic with or without problems. The stihl dealer did recommend the 261 over the 391 i wanted a 24 inch bar but he said it was not made to run all the time... he said put 20 inch bars on both and the 261 would sitll walk all over the 391
. Thanks for the reply and any further advice
. Thanks for the reply and any further advice
I haven't had a single issue with any mtronic saw I have had and do currently own.
241, 261, 362 and 661. All have been flawless. When the 462 hits the shelves the 461 may go bye bye.
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241, 261, 362 and 661. All have been flawless. When the 462 hits the shelves the 461 may go bye bye.
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The oldest is the 362, about 4 years.
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cuinrearview
Red saw lover
What "he said" is not true.
What size wood are generally cutting, what types, and how much of it per year?
On average mostly under 40 in in diameter about five to six chords a year is what I'm cutting this is where I'm confused that he said price point they're the same dollar-for-dollar saw the 261 is just a better performing saw
cuinrearview
Red saw lover
For it's weight and cc size it is, but 391 vs 261 is really apples to oranges other than price.
In my opinion, and considering your current saw lineup, you should be looking at a 70cc saw with a 20" bar for the size of wood you're tackling. Both of those saws are overmatched even approaching 40" wood.
In my opinion, and considering your current saw lineup, you should be looking at a 70cc saw with a 20" bar for the size of wood you're tackling. Both of those saws are overmatched even approaching 40" wood.
What I meant to say is 40 is the largest diameter there's not too many trees that big that I would be cutting and and I'm already looking to spend in Canada close to $800 plus tax two little bit more than I wanted to spend just looking at performance issues and longevity of both saws
NSMaple1
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I would go 261 over the 391 without much hesitation - especially since you emphasized longevity & performance. But I don't think I would put a 24" bar on either. Likely 20" at the most.
If you really wanted to run a 24" bar (which wouldn't be a bad 2 saw plan if you are keeping the 250), I would step up to the 362. Which they were selling for $900 this fall up here. But with an absolute max of 40" wood, the 20" might be OK.
If you really wanted to run a 24" bar (which wouldn't be a bad 2 saw plan if you are keeping the 250), I would step up to the 362. Which they were selling for $900 this fall up here. But with an absolute max of 40" wood, the 20" might be OK.
The 362 is still the same ballpark, power wise. If you want your saw to last, don't burn it up.
If you would cut tree's lets say 30" hardwood, I would also advice a 70cc (to 90cc) (at least 6 HP or so). If you are burying your bar, I use the formula 1HP for every 10cm (about 4 inches)
You can get away with far less, but it won't be as fun, and your saw won't have a good laugh either. It's going to wear out the clutch, the bar won't get enough oil, has to work overtime etc.
If that mark up is to much, first remember you just pay it ones and hopefully will last you years and years.
Second, if you can't afford it, let go of that Stihl logo. They are very expensive.
Better buy the right tool for the job.
Stihl or no Stihl.
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If you would cut tree's lets say 30" hardwood, I would also advice a 70cc (to 90cc) (at least 6 HP or so). If you are burying your bar, I use the formula 1HP for every 10cm (about 4 inches)
You can get away with far less, but it won't be as fun, and your saw won't have a good laugh either. It's going to wear out the clutch, the bar won't get enough oil, has to work overtime etc.
If that mark up is to much, first remember you just pay it ones and hopefully will last you years and years.
Second, if you can't afford it, let go of that Stihl logo. They are very expensive.
Better buy the right tool for the job.
Stihl or no Stihl.
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