The pros in Germany who have or have used the 661 in comparison to the 066/660 all comment "it's worth the wait!" when it comes to buying a new saw. Don't know what the Australians say but it will still take some patience to find out.
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To be honest I find that Stihl had real b@lls to withdraw a whole line instead of like Husqvarna constantly bringing out one modification after the other with their AT line.Well, in the end it still seems a bit disappointing this 661. Hopefully Husqvarna and Dolmar will do better for the next generation. For now I will choose a 390 XP eyes closed.
If only Stihl could make a new "064 MTronic" with A/V springs and the same weight ...it would be an amazing saw
The pros in Germany who have or have used the 661 in comparison to the 066/660 all comment "it's worth the wait!" when it comes to buying a new saw. Don't know what the Australians say but it will still take some patience to find out.
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when I got my first 066 in '92 hp was listed at 7.8 on the Magnum (dual port). The single port version listed at 7.0hpThank you for your clarification!
I never thought the dual port muffler adds .5 HP!
Edit: And the US version is only 7.0hp
Edit 2: OK, specs are just ridiculous. The french 362 CM is lighter and stronger than the US one (not the "CM-Q" version, if i trust Stihl.
Actually Benny reckons the kits are under AUD$80! Probably be the first time we haven't been butt raped on Stihl gear.
when I got my first 066 in '92 hp was listed at 7.8 on the Magnum (dual port). The single port version listed at 7.0hp
Here in the states they did away with the DP Magnum 660, and the 660 here only has 7 HP, so the 661 is a bump in HP. In Canada and Oz, they still have the older 'real' Magnum DP muffler covers, but anyone can order one and pop them on here for the added power. The 661 has a lot of new features, including M-tronic, smooth spring loaded AV, new/better oil pump, and better AF. People that ran them liked them.
As for the best start, the original 661s were withdrawn in the US, UK and EU, and production was stopped on them. Not the best rollout of an enterprise product line. Word is that the cylinders had some serious issues and were failing in a high number of saws so they are redesigning the jugs. They will be out again in the Aug/September timeframe here (according to Stihl USA).
Finally the perhaps most accurate post regarding the 661 saga.
I can't wait to get my hands on a 7hp Mtronic!
Did anyone know that the 661 is available in russia? Just check stihl.ru.
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All published specs, especially pre-production ones are "over-tuned".You should be getting your hands on a 7.3 HP M-Tronic unless they de-tune the redesigned jug. August-September timeframe. Maybe.
Yeah, but if you need warranty work I hear they just take you out and have you shot instead.
If you have an issue with Russians take it some place else, this forum is no place for your prejudicial view for the citizens of another country.
It was a prejudicial joke, I got it, and understand fully what you were implying to. Just expected more of you as a person, that can look outside ones window and see everything else.Feel better now? My post was meant as a joke. You didn't get it. It was a sense of humor test. You flunked.
All published specs, especially pre-production ones are "over-tuned".
August-September..........what year?
All published specs, especially pre-production ones are "over-tuned".
August-September..........what year?
It was a prejudicial joke, I got it, and understand fully what you were implying to. Just expected more of you as a person, that can look outside ones window and see everything else.
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