I hear it is a crock of crap!
661R Fever ...it's here!!!
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Terraphobic
Im not sure what the secret or trick is but those saws do throw some chips.
pics or it did happen, I bucked up a nice 40" maple today, I knew of. She is a MONSTER, the 661, well the maple was also!!
Coro cutter
Stihl mad in kiwi country
"Good to see another 661 chewing into some big wood
Yeah man it's a MONSTER.!!!!!!!!!
Coro cutter
Stihl mad in kiwi country
Coro cutter
Stihl mad in kiwi country
Man...that saw looks familiar..... it is very strong
it runs real strong for sure! Thanks for the great saw! Even with the 28" bar buried in that 40" maple it pulled like a beast! There was a guy there with a strong 660 today also, he saw the 661 run and was like holy **** that thing flat out runs!!
there was a 395 there today also, but we didn't really compare them side by side cutting. Next time we will. Guy with the 395 didn't even wanna run the 661, he said he'd probably want one then LOL, I think he saw enough just watching it cut. I'm going back to that wood pile tomorrow to cut some more! Gotta get some more fuel threw that 661
Coro cutter
Stihl mad in kiwi country
Just found this under the work bench
this is what happens when you own a stihl they seem to multiply........I might give some low profile chain a try someday if the chain is all I have to change. I'm always up for giving something new a try.
My brother finally dropped my 661R off at UPS yesterday, so hopefully if there are no more problems, it will be here Friday. I guess the missing box cost me 5 days and the price to purchase a random shipping box since for some reason my brother couldn't find a box. I'm waiting to get it and it be destroyed or run over by a truck. That would fit perfectly with this whole experience so far. I think this will be my last ordered saw. If I can't walk in with money and walk out with a saw, I'm not buying it.
661Rs are available here now.
Mastermind
Work Saw Specialist
Yep.......but you better get em quick. They had 8, I got 2 of those.
IMHO, the value of the R is not as significant with the 661. The standard model comes with the same oil pump, and already has dual dawgs and roller chain catcher. Unless you need the wrap handle for your falling conditions, I prefer a half wrap so that I can get closer to the ground.
Mastermind
Work Saw Specialist
But the R has them cool lookin dawgs.
CR500
Diesel, Snowmobile, & Chainsaw Technician
That's the only way I can currently buy one...
