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

[blsnelling]

Oh yeah, what is the cost compared to the non version?

I don't know yet.

 

[moody]

I myself, would like to witness first-hand, a race between a box-stock 261 and one that has been MM'd and ported.

And, I'd like to see two guys who aren't into chainsaws, running them at the same time, through the same log, side by side.

I'm not much of a betting man, but I'd be willing to bet the difference in time would be negligible. Not enough of a difference to justify the time, money and effort spent on the modded saw.

I could be wrong, but if I was right and I wasn't there to see the race myself, I'm quite sure no one would tell me. :msp_wink:

I'm sure it's been mentioned but here's a small list of things I'm curious about.

Weight compared to non m tronic
Stock performance compared to non m tonic
And when am I going to get a stab at one

 

[SawTroll]

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:

The first AT saw was the 576xp AT. :msp_wink:

 

[Stihl Crazy]

Brad, are both versions of 261 going to be available? If I understand correctly up here once the stock of carb 261s are gone it will be CM only.

 

[bryanr2]

The first AT saw was the 576xp AT. :msp_wink:

Forgot about that one bro.... glad you caught it for team Husq.:hmm3grin2orange: Wasn't there another like a 570 that was even earlier rendering of AT?

 

[groundup]

As an owner of 550, and having had the opportunity to run a 261 quite often, I'd take a 261 c any day of the week over the 550.

261 is handier and smoother IMO. However, Husq got the AT in the 50cc saw first which is why I have it.

Can't wait to see pics of the new baby!

 

[MindFork]

As an owner of 550, and having had the opportunity to run a 261 quite often, I'd take a 261 c any day of the week over the 550.

261 is handier and smoother IMO. However, Husq got the AT in the 50cc saw first which is why I have it.

Can't wait to see pics of the new baby!

**The ground rumbles as Husky lovers assemble to annihilate you**

Seriously though, that is a very interesting comment. Most of the 550 owners talk about how much more "agile and better handling" it is than a 261. I guess it depends on the person.

 

[SawTroll]

Forgot about that one bro.... glad you caught it for team Husq.:hmm3grin2orange: Wasn't there another like a 570 that was even earlier rendering of AT?

No, but it was tested out on the 575xp - the first production one was the 576xp thopugh.

 

[ernurse]

It has big shoes to fill to outcut one of Dozerdans 346xp's. I'm sure it will be close.

 

[LowVolt]

So are you taking off work tues to wait for its arrival? You know this saw would be a great candidate for the first "snellerized" decal. You got those things done yet?

:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[Aahhyes68]

I'm in the market for a new saw... Consider this a TAG...

 

[Officer's Match]

If (big "if") there's anywhere near the improvement between regular carb version and M-Tronic that occurred when the (previously much maligned) 441 got it's CM setup, then we have ourselves a darned interesting saw here.

 

[LowVolt]

If (big "if") there's anywhere near the improvement between regular carb version and M-Tronic that occurred when the (previously much maligned) 441 got it's CM setup, then we have ourselves a darned interesting saw here.

Have not done a lot of research comparing the 441 vs 441 CM. Was it a night and day difference? I mean what all is different? I know the carbs but then whatever powers the carb right? Possibly different flywheel and ignition?

 

[blsnelling]

It has big shoes to fill to outcut one of Dozerdans 346xp's. I'm sure it will be close.

Lol. I'm not going there My comment was simply that a ported 261 is a very strong saw.

 

[blsnelling]

Brad, are both versions of 261 going to be available? If I understand correctly up here once the stock of carb 261s are gone it will be CM only.

That is correct. He said that the regular 261 is being discontinued, just like the regular 441 was.

 

[bryanr2]

That is correct. He said that the regular 261 is being discontinued, just like the regular 441 was.

does the 261 command a "buying frenzy" from enthusiast like the 346xp or 200T did when they was discontnued? I haven't followed the model enough to know.

 

[blsnelling]

does the 261 command a "buying frenzy" from enthusiast like the 346xp or 200T did when they was discontnued? I haven't followed the model enough to know.

I can only see that happening if the M-Tronic carb can't fuel the mods.

 

[bryanr2]

see and the 346 crowd........ we grabbed em up b4 the 550 ever got a chance to prove itself as a 50cc contender. the 346 is just that good. to bad the 261 doesnt have the same following.otstir::hmm3grin2orange:

 

[blsnelling]

see and the 346 crowd........ we grabbed em up b4 the 550 ever got a chance to prove itself as a 50cc contender. the 346 is just that good. to bad the 261 doesnt have the same following.otstir::hmm3grin2orange:

Now now now, lol. This isn't a whole new saw. It shouldn't be anything more than a new coil and carb. How that made the difference it did with the 441 is beyond me. Yes, it really made that much difference on a stock 441. Once ported, the difference between the two was closer. We'll just have to see. I'll be happy just to see it fuel these mods. No other saw that I build gets as radical of mods as the 261, but, they're required to make it run to it's potential.

 

[TheJollyLogger]

I am drooling...