MS 241?

[lone wolf]

I dunno. I think I would rather have an MM'd 550 over a 241. Yes, the 241 is handy, but then again, I work in forestry and firewood. In that respect, the 241 is mainly a limbing machine. Rhododendron, ivy(some as thick as your leg here). But a 550 can do all that and more, and not tax your back much, especially since you get more reach with more bar.

How much difference between a 550 and a 346?

 

[lone wolf]

Actually 15" is very popular stateside in the 3005 mount. Only, they call it a 16" bar...

How many drivers?

 

[wyk]

I cant get in the conversation about the huskies as ive never touched one. Ive rebuilt a 262xp and a 66 /272 hybrid which r both awesome saws

If you picked up a 550 and used it, you would be even more disappointed with the 261's handling. So, it says a lot when this professional eagerly states he would rather have the 261 MM'd over even a 550. It has THAT much more power. It literally is difficult to believe how strong they run.

 

[wyk]

How much difference between a 550 and a 346?

346 is faster to spool up and on the trigger, but the 550 has great torque. I would be happy with either. But, then again, I mod my saws...sometimes quite a lot.

 

[lone wolf]

346 is faster to spool up and on the trigger, but the 550 has great torque. I would be happy with either. But, then again, I mod my saws...sometimes quite a lot.

That sounds like the torque from the 261 and the handling of a 346?

 

[traktorz]

Especially with picco

I hate Picco, based on our experiences with our MS192 C-E. Dulls quickly, looses teeth, jumps frequently off the bar - destroys the clutch cover, the thin 4.0 mm diameter files breaks easily.
Our love is for the full 3/8" chain, but that requires a 60 cc saw! .325" is our bread and butter tool however.

 

[Mastermind]

MS261C FTW

 

[KG441c]

I hate Picco, based on our experiences with our MS192 C-E. Dulls quickly, looses teeth, jumps frequently off the bar - destroys the clutch cover, the thin 4.0 mm diameter files breaks easily.
Our love is for the full 3/8" chain, but that requires a 60 cc saw! .325" is our bread and butter tool however.

Im thinkin about .325 on my 241

 

[KG441c]

MS261C FTW

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Dang Monkey!! U disappeared a few days??

 

[Natty Bumppo]

We bought a new MS241 for work a few weeks ago ($500). Have had it out a few times. I've heard guys say the Dolmar 421 cuts above its weight. I've never run one, but I would say the same about the 241. I think your Dad will be very happy with the saw. I am with ours.

 

[Mastermind]

Dang Monkey!! U disappeared a few days??

I've been remodeling my kitchen and breakfast nook.

 

[traktorz]

MS261C FTW

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An impressive diagram, if true!

How about the diagram for the torque as well ?

Good work !

 

[KG441c]

I've been remodeling my kitchen and breakfast nook.

Ive been on FHC defending my 33.3% gain of the 362c !! Lol!! Mike of Maine has been kickin my balls in about 362s!!!lol

 

[traktorz]

Im thinkin about .325 on my 241

That's a wise consideration in my opinion.

 

[wyk]

An impressive diagram, if true!
Good work !

Here is what Chad got for a ported 361 just to keep things interesting. Randy - any idea who ported that 361?

 

[Mastermind]

That 361 was ported by B'Rad Snelling.

 

[Mastermind]

An impressive diagram, if true!

How about the diagram for the torque as well ?

Good work !

I didn't do the dyno testing.....

 

[KG441c]

[/QUOTE]
I know what a ported 461 does on that dyno!! 7.2hp at 10500rpm!!!

 

[Tnshaker]

Can I agree with saw troll and randy at the same time? The 550 offers much more power close to 241 weight. The 261 is very heavy for 50cc. At the same time the 261 has so much grunt it seems to be the perfect size firewood saw for small trees. It pulls like a freight train for 50cc. i can't help but like that saw.

 

[KenJax Tree]

I hate Picco, based on our experiences with our MS192 C-E. Dulls quickly, looses teeth, jumps frequently off the bar - destroys the clutch cover, the thin 4.0 mm diameter files breaks easily.
Our love is for the full 3/8" chain, but that requires a 60 cc saw! .325" is our bread and butter tool however.

I've never had any of those problems with picco and i use a LOT of it. What do you guys cut? Concrete?