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I agree, but a 260 should run circles around a 241. Especially when an 18" bar is needed for larger woodA 550 will run circles aroundis nea 260. Old school vs new school.
I agree, but a 260 should run circles around a 241. Especially when an 18" bar is needed for larger woodA 550 will run circles aroundis nea 260. Old school vs new school.
Are we still talking about a tree saw to replace the 192?Great thoughts to think about. My prob is I have a 260 already and not sure I really want two of that size. I am really torn with either the 241 or more pennies and a 362R
Not to replace to use as the next saw in the arsenal. Man when I posted this thread I was dead set on a 241 now I have no idea. Wow I hate you guys. Not really but wish I could just have one of each.Are we still talking about a tree saw to replace the 192?
I'm also a climber, and in my opinion you don't need to worry about the 241 you need a top handle saw! Have you ever ran a 200t, 201t or t540xp? I do it every day and honestly couldn't imagine having to use a 192. Their a cheap back up. A good top handle will allow you to do things that the 192 just can't do. I'll leave it at that. Now on to the 241 which I love, in no way would I ever put a 18 inch bar on its a 40cc saw with 40cc power. Your climbing you need power! Run it with a 16 picco or get a 550 and run a 16 on roids or 18 or 20 all at similar size and weight. I got the 241 for bucket work and ground work and it's great at that if the wood is close to 16" I bring out the 550 or 346. Hey you can even have a 550 with screw on floppy caps lolI am toying very hard with the purchase of a ms241 my question is for those of you that have one is there a 18" b&c combo that this saw will pull with a simple muffler mod. I am really sold on the weight and mtronic of this saw. I am a climber and this would be the next saw after my 192 is out worked. Thanks for your help guys.
That's precisely why I own two Stihl 026 PRO chain saws. I restored them both rather easily and the cost of both added together was less than one MS 240 or 241 from the dealer. Mine start, run, and perform.I would prefer my 026 as it is close in weight to a 241 but is going to have more power. I can see a 241 for a company or person that just has to have a rear handle pro saw in that weight and for fuel savings. Better save a lot on fuel though, as an good, clean 026 is way less $$$ than a new 241.
Not to replace to use as the next saw in the arsenal. Man when I posted this thread I was dead set on a 241 now I have no idea. Wow I hate you guys. Not really but wish I could just have one of each.
I agree with what you said totally except for the top handle part my 192s are muff modded and timing advanced while they will not beat a 200 they will keep up. I have run a 200 lots and do not care for the weight or balance. They are an amazing saw but for me when I get to where they shine I really like a rear handle. Just personal preference. You have me leaning towards a 550xp pretty badly. soon as spike gives me a price one might be my way soon. How does it stack up to a 261? Currently as soon as my 192 gets out done up comes my ms 390 and there certainly has to be something better than that LOL!!!I'm also a climber, and in my opinion you don't need to worry about the 241 you need a top handle saw! Have you ever ran a 200t, 201t or t540xp? I do it every day and honestly couldn't imagine having to use a 192. Their a cheap back up. A good top handle will allow you to do things that the 192 just can't do. I'll leave it at that. Now on to the 241 which I love, in no way would I ever put a 18 inch bar on its a 40cc saw with 40cc power. Your climbing you need power! Run it with a 16 picco or get a 550 and run a 16 on roids or 18 or 20 all at similar size and weight. I got the 241 for bucket work and ground work and it's great at that if the wood is close to 16" I bring out the 550 or 346. Hey you can even have a 550 with screw on floppy caps lol
I agree with what you said totally except for the top handle part my 192s are muff modded and timing advanced while they will not beat a 200 they will keep up. I have run a 200 lots and do not care for the weight or balance. They are an amazing saw but for me when I get to where they shine I really like a rear handle. Just personal preference. You have me leaning towards a 550xp pretty badly. soon as spike gives me a price one might be my way soon. How does it stack up to a 261? Currently as soon as my 192 gets out done up comes my ms 390 and there certainly has to be something better than that LOL!!!
Then he has $800-$850 tied up in a 40cc saw and it still won't out cut a muffler modded 550xp.Port the 241 and run picco in 16 or 18. I have both and the ported saw pulls both easily with picco
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