Well I will say I have an 024...I got it cheap and thought I would fix/clean her up and sell her....after running the saw with a 16" .325 bar, there is NO WAY this saw will ever leave my possession....I have had the bar buried and she may be no speed demon, buts easily gets the job done....if the 241 is only 20% better than the 024, by all means, you will love it!!!
Now I know we will hear how worthless, heavy, slow, and just down right intolerable the ms250 is, but it would suit your needs perfectly too....I actually use mine on removals a lot, with the 16" 3/8 .50 Oregon chain she cuts great!!!