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I have a ported 346 and it's a wonderful, strong saw. I probably use it these days more than any saw I have. Most of my trees are not huge. But, for huge, my strongest saw is a ported Stihl 362. I have a 20" bar on it and just bought a 24" for felling/bucking large oaks.
I have an 18" bar/chain on the 346. I think the 261 weighs slightly more. My recollection is that they are close in HP and weight. Assume that both are ported, which would you prefer? I note that the 346 is out of production and parts in the future is a concern to me. The 261 is in production. Also, the 261 is m-tronic, which intrigues me as I am not an expert in mechanic work. What would you want to own? At age 68, I hope to be cutting another ten years!
I have an 18" bar/chain on the 346. I think the 261 weighs slightly more. My recollection is that they are close in HP and weight. Assume that both are ported, which would you prefer? I note that the 346 is out of production and parts in the future is a concern to me. The 261 is in production. Also, the 261 is m-tronic, which intrigues me as I am not an expert in mechanic work. What would you want to own? At age 68, I hope to be cutting another ten years!