KG441c
Keith
Love my 241 but I ported it myself. Id pick a 241 for limbing over a 026 or a 261 as ive had all 3. 241 for me by far
MS241 vs 18" bar
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SawTroll
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Bars that are called 18" are availiable from Stihl and others in both .325 and 3/8" picco - but they really are just over 16".
True 18"(+) bars are availiable from at least Cannon (Supermini C1 mount).
KG441c
Keith
I have the true 16" cannon supermini in c1 picco mount and the 3005 stihl 18". The cannon is almost as long
Magnum783
ArboristSite Guru
Wow I am really torn now fellers. Not to mention it seems far easier to find a bar chain combo for a 550xp if spike emails me one of his amazing prices i might just end up owning one.
Magnum783
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What do you consider a good 50cc is it a creamscile or big orange.
SawTroll
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A ported 346XP, MS261, or 550XP.
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Magnum783
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I wish I could find a 346xp but that is just a wet dream find. guess I am left with MS241 550xp or 261 I am not sold on the last as it has no mtronic
That's your opinion. It's a fantastic saw, whether you care for it or not.Minus the MS261, as it just isn't what a 50cc saw should be!
SawTroll
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Of course!
Well I have a 346 also and I like it too.You would be better off with a couple of 346 or 550s - but each to his own....
procarbine2k1
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procarbine2k1
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550xp is better bang for the buck... But MS241 is noticeably smaller/ lighter. I don't know what paper specs say, but I was impressed with the size difference in favor of the 241. Swinging either is no problem, i have both of them, just wanted you to know the 241 is smaller/lighter than any other 50cc saw I've used or owned.
procarbine2k1
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Have you held a 241 at least? I know we have talked about the 421 before, they are a real good buy and made well. But shoot, they feel like the same size/ weight as a 5105, that was my gripe on them. Maybe the 241 is a few ounces lighter on paper, but it feels like pounds between it and the 421 to me.
I cant say that it is 200 bucks better or not, but heck its 200 bucks. If a guy is stretched and cant afford the extra bit, I dont blame him. But if you can, and plan on owning the saw for years and getting the work out of it, its pennies on the hour.
Magnum783
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Back to confused, like I said earlier I have a 260 it has had issue think they are gone but it is a real pain to start when cold once warm It's fine. I was looking for a small saw for blocking and in tree use but am a huge fan of getting the best bang for the buck.
weedkilla
Ain't no guru of nuthin'
I made a post earlier that compared my idea of good bar lengths for 241/550/562. What I probably could have said is I consider them in 3 different classes and that there is just as big a gap between them.
I know it doesn't add up on dry pho weights, and plenty don't agree.
Magnum783
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I really like your comparison and that is one of the ones that sleighed me to the 550xp was the fact that it is not a huge upgrade from my 192. I really just wish some one had one of the new bars and could post up how they worked that prob would push me over the fence. I feel like if the 241 would run the 18" with no prob that would be my saw of choice. I am a big fan of light as I am heavy already and don't need anymore weight up there with me when I am trying to spider monkey and I am the size of a gorilla. I ain't lying either I weigh in at 250lbs plus a few more when you add a saddle saw and the like. Makes for some real wobble on the top of spindly little tree. Not mention I feel like a 241 would be a dream to use in the bucket. Then the comparison the 550xp is bigger horse and cheaper to boot or so I am told. I think I may have the solution buy them both and the looser hits the trading post.
weedkilla
Ain't no guru of nuthin'
One of the reasons I made a point of talking in dl rather than quoted lengths is the fact that the 18" stihl is 61dl in 3/8lp. A 16" on the husky is 60dl in 3/8.
A 241 pulls a 67dl 325 well enough, and that's the same length, it'll go even better with 3/8lp.
If that's all the bar you need, that's about the pick of the saws available.
A 346 with a nk 325 66dl bar is probably the next pick, but you lose the ability to easily run a 3/8 7 pin lp sprocket. They don't come up often - but there is one in the tp at the moment.
The 550 really shines when you ask a bit more.
I'm only talking broken in, simple home mods. Pro ported saws are in a different league.
A 241 pulls a 67dl 325 well enough, and that's the same length, it'll go even better with 3/8lp.
If that's all the bar you need, that's about the pick of the saws available.
A 346 with a nk 325 66dl bar is probably the next pick, but you lose the ability to easily run a 3/8 7 pin lp sprocket. They don't come up often - but there is one in the tp at the moment.
The 550 really shines when you ask a bit more.
I'm only talking broken in, simple home mods. Pro ported saws are in a different league.
Magnum783
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I think you may be correct now to see if the dealer has one or spike gets back to me.
