It's here! The M-Tronic MS261C is finally here.

[blsnelling]

I'll have one Tuesday. I'll be doing my normal mods to it. We'll soon know if it can fuel these mods or not. Hopefully it will still have a similar carb that can be "de-stratified". Stay tuned for pics and analysis.

 

[SCHallenger]

261M-Tron

I'm ln!

 

[Stihlofadeal64]

opcorn:

:msp_w00t:

:msp_rolleyes:

 

[blsnelling]

Just like the original MS261 modding R&D, no corners will be cut Inquiring minds demand to know:msp_biggrin:

 

[Duane(Pa)]

I'm in for this ride!

 

[justtools]

Stihl did it this time. They took the best 50cc saw and made it better. I cant wait to get one. opcorn:opcorn:opcorn:

 

[SawTroll]

Stihl did it this time. They took the best 50cc saw and made it better. I cant wait to get one. opcorn:opcorn:opcorn:

If "best" is heavy and clumsy handling - you could be right. Personally, I regard the MS261 as a total flop - it just isn't what a 50cc saw should be....:msp_wink:

 

[bryanr2]

If "best" is heavy and clumcy handling - you could be right. Personally, I regard the MS261 as a total flop - it just isn't what a 50cc saw should be....:msp_wink:

Stihl's "late to the party" as usual.otstir: :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[fin460]

I always wanted a MS241, but even better a MS261M

 

[justtools]

If "best" is heavy and clumcy handling - you could be right. Personally, I regard the MS261 as a total flop - it just isn't what a 50cc saw should be....:msp_wink:

I knew I would get a response from you. I bet Stihl wont have autotune issues with this saw like others have had. It may be a little heavier than some 50cc saws. Stihl makes sure there is enough metal in the stress areas of the saw. Sawtroll how come stihl saws sell for more used than all other brands? If you are stumped I will help you, It is because they are worth it. Nice talken to you Sawtroll. :hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange:

 

[justtools]

Stihl's "late to the party" as usual.otstir: :hmm3grin2orange:

Late to the party? They just make sure it is right before selling!!!:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[SawTroll]

I knew I would get a response from you. I bet Stihl wont have autotune issues with this saw like others have had. It may be a little heavier than some 50cc saws. Stihl makes sure there is enough metal in the stress areas of the saw. Sawtroll how come stihl saws sell for more used than all other brands? If you are stumped I will help you, It is because they are worth it. Nice talken to you Sawtroll. :hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange:

Well, there isn't any "autotune issues", except in the headings and initial posts of some threads. The higher price in the US for used Stihl saws is just part of the "mythology" that Stihl has worked hard to create among people with little knowledge about chainsaws. :msp_rolleyes:

Also, the CM basically is the first generation AT, that Stihl likely pay Husky to use.....

 

[bryanr2]

Late to the party? They just make sure it is right before selling!!!:hmm3grin2orange:

Just fish'n for the Stihlheads.

Seriously, Stihl is going to get the first 90cc out with computer control. They already got the 70cc 441m out before the 572 (or whatever it is). Still waiting on the fabled 540xp autotune. Looks like Stihl is getting it together.

I still see no reason to buy one with the much better brand option of Husqvarna/ Jonsered. otstir::hmm3grin2orange:

 

[mdavlee]

If it makes an improvement like it did on the 441 then the 261 will be the best 50cc saw out unless you want to cut 1" twigs all day. A 261 has enough torque that I don't make 2 cuts and throw it back in the truck and run a 70cc saw all day. opcorn:opcorn:opcorn:opcorn:

 

[walexa07]

Way to go, Brad!!

Can't wait to see how this turns out!!!

I generally respect and appreciate SawTroll's input, but ranking saw(s) that he has not run gets pretty old IMO. Plus I do not believe Mtronic was originally created by Husky and purchased by Stihl. Stihl has nowhere near the issues with Mtronic that Husky does with Autotune. Seems to me if Husky originally came out with Mtronic then they were idiots to sell something that is so troublefree, only to put something with more issues and more complicated to recalibrate on their own saws.

From the threads I have read, husky has had many more issues with their technology than stihl has had with theirs. If it's operator error, then they made it too complicated. Why are there not the same operator error issues with Mtronic?

Did not intend to derail thread. Keep us posted.

Brad, what is the price difference between the Mtronic and the regular?

Thanks,

Waylan

 

[psuiewalsh]

Tuesday eh? Why do you tease us so?opcorn:opcorn:opcorn:opcorn:

 

[justtools]

Well, there isn't any "autotune issues", except in the headings and initial posts of some threads. The higher price in the US for used Stihl saws is just part of the "mythology" that Stihl has worked hard to create among people with little knowledge about chainsaws. :msp_rolleyes:

Also, the CM basically is the first generation AT, that Stihl likely pay Husky to use.....

Hard start hot issues, Carb issues. Huskys auto tunes have some issues.

If Stihl is paying husky for the right to use the Autotune. Then Husky Should pay Stihl to show them how to make it work right.

 

[H 2 H]

If "best" is heavy and clumcy handling - you could be right. Personally, I regard the MS261 as a total flop - it just isn't what a 50cc saw should be....:msp_wink:

You regard any Stihl saw a "total flop" :msp_ohmy:


IMO

 

[Russ Melampy]

Holy Cow...my heart skipped a beat when I read this!

Brad, I am near you and willing to drive...where did you order it? I last talked to my local dealer off of Cin-Day Rd. and they told me September...I really, really, really, need a 50cc saw for what I do...really hope the mods go well. Please keep me informed! Russ

 

[Rudolf73]

Hope you ordered it express Brad! lol