MS 241?

[blsnelling]

PS-421
Displacement
42.4 cc (2.5 cu. in)
Power rating
2.2 kW (2.9 HP)
Net weight
4.9 kg (10.8 lbs)

MS 241 C-M

42.6 cc (2.6 cu. in.) 2.3 kW (3.1 bhp) 4.5 kg (9.9 Ibs.)

That's as heavy as a 550XP...10.8 lbs. No thanks. If I'm going to use a less powerful saws, it's got to be lighter.

 

[tallguys]

PS-421
Displacement
42.4 cc (2.5 cu. in)
Power rating
2.2 kW (2.9 HP)
Net weight
4.9 kg (10.8 lbs)

MS 241 C-M

42.6 cc (2.6 cu. in.) 2.3 kW (3.1 bhp) 4.5 kg (9.9 Ibs.)

Funny but the Stihl Canada website claims 2.2kW and 4.7kg (10.41lbs).
Assuming the US website is correct on the power, the extra money buys you 1kw (1.341bhp) over the Dolmar and saves 200g.
Obviously mtronic is the variable.

 

[lone wolf]

That's as heavy as a 550XP...10.8 lbs. No thanks.

But what we need now is for a member here to actually weigh the Stihl.

 

[tallguys]

That's as heavy as a 550XP...10.8 lbs. No thanks. If I'm going to use a less powerful saws, it's got to be lighter.

Only 200 grams difference.

 

[tallguys]

But what we need now is for a member here to actually weigh the Stihl.

Need someone who can weigh both.

 

[Time's Standing Stihl]

What would be a fair price to pay ? Which bar is the light? Not the stock one?

$520 + tax for me.

I think Brads price is a pretty fair price. Shoot for that. If they don't want to budge, have them throw in some chains. Give them the bundle effect.

 

[blsnelling]

Shall I go buy one, lol? Unfortunately, that's not in the cards right now.

 

[lone wolf]

Shall I go buy one, lol? Unfortunately, that's not in the cards right now.

2 one for me one for you.

 

[Termite]

It seems to me some on here are going to great lengths to justify spending $550+ on this saw.

I had a 420Dolmar a 401Dolmar and a Redmax3800. Now I just have the 3800. The 3800 was superior to the 401 in everyway. The 420 was a nice saw but too close to 50cc saw in weight. The 3800 is significantly lighter than a 241 and I bought two 3800 for less than one 241.

I use the 3800 constantly cutting cedar with 16 inch bar and Stihl ps chain. It is ideal for that job.

 

[Red97]

Don't think anyone said it was better than the 421? Your dealer is bending you over if he was going to charge you $600.

572.00 out the door. But he said if payed in cash we would work out a better deal. The guys I normally deal with were gone. The 600 was with the oil mix. Just MSRP rough numbers.

I got my saw, a lightweight 14" bar, 2 spare chains, a hard case for the saw, and a 6 pack of oil for less than msrp. Granted I know that was a pretty good deal, but if your dealer don't budge on price....go to the next. Maybe they are looking for business?

I sure as hell won't drive 45 min to an hr for a dealer when I got one 5 minutes away.

 

[lone wolf]

It seems to me some on here are going to great lengths to justify spending $550+ on this saw.

I had a 420Dolmar a 401Dolmar and a Redmax3800. Now I just have the 3800. The 3800 was superior to the 401 in everyway. The 420 was a nice saw but too close to 50cc saw in weight. The 3800 is significantly lighter than a 241 and I bought two 3800 for less than one 241.

I use the 3800 constantly cutting cedar with 16 inch bar and Stihl ps chain. It is ideal for that job.

Well I just talked to my friendly dealer Mike in New Hope PA and he told me the bars and chains swap with my climbing saws. That is a huge plus to have things interchange like that. Oh and it is 500.00

 

[blsnelling]

It seems to me some on here are going to great lengths to justify spending $550+ on this saw.

I had a 420Dolmar a 401Dolmar and a Redmax3800. Now I just have the 3800. The 3800 was superior to the 401 in everyway. The 420 was a nice saw but too close to 50cc saw in weight. The 3800 is significantly lighter than a 241 and I bought two 3800 for less than one 241.

I use the 3800 constantly cutting cedar with 16 inch bar and Stihl ps chain. It is ideal for that job.

You are correct about the 3800. IIRC, it's a 9# saw. It has a great engine, made by Zenoah. However, the rest of the saw is very "plasticky". That's why I won't consider a 543XP. It's a Redmax saw. But you're right...that's quite a premium to pay for a 241. You have to really want it.

 

[KenJax Tree]

Well I just talked to my friendly dealer Mike in New Hope PA and he told me the bars and chains swap with my climbing saws. That is a huge plus to have things interchange like that. Oh and it is 500.00

For that price OTD I would buy one

 

[Termite]

You are correct about the 3800. IIRC, it's a 9# saw. It has a great engine, made by Zenoah. However, the rest of the saw is very "plasticky". That's why I won't consider a 543XP. It's a Redmax saw. But you're right...that's quite a premium to pay for a 241. You have to really want it.

That "plasticky" stuff is holding up quite well in my small business.
Doesn't the 241 have a plastic handle?

 

[blsnelling]

Doesn't the 241 have a plastic handle?

Yes it does, but there is a significant difference in build quality none the less.

 

[Termite]

Ah yes, I always forget about build quality.

Hey I just noticed we have a bunch more choices in little faces.

 

[zogger]

poulan s25cva 9 lbs six ounce PHO 2.3 horse, according to the internets

 

[blsnelling]

poulan s25cva 9 lbs six ounce PHO 2.3 horse, according to the internets

That's pretty heavy for a top handle saw. Great little saws though. All metal, no plastic. I have two

 

[wyk]

That's as heavy as a 550XP...10.8 lbs. No thanks. If I'm going to use a less powerful saws, it's got to be lighter.

Close, tho. And the 241 and the 452S are both 10.8 lbs. Also, the Echo 500P(aka bored out shindaiwa 452/502S) is 10.8.

 

[wyk]

Funny but the Stihl Canada website claims 2.2kW and 4.7kg (10.41lbs).
Assuming the US website is correct on the power, the extra money buys you 1kw (1.341bhp) over the Dolmar and saves 200g.
Obviously mtronic is the variable.