windthrown
361 Junkie
Is there an advantage to the Arctic version? Or is that just what he has for sale?
No advantage in Mississippi. They have heated handles and carbs, and require a magneto to drive them. They are about $100 more for that setup. Cannot see using one in the sweltering heat in the south.
Ok so it sounds like over all the Dolmar is going to be the lightest weight with all most identical power output to the 241, the 261 comes from the factory able (rated) to handle a 20 inch bar.
Would the Dolmar be able to accept Stihl Bars and Chains, or is there a Dolmar sprocket that would allow the Dolmar tO use Stihl B&C's?
The Dolmar 421 is heavier than the 241 and weighs the same as the new 261 (at least on paper). The Dolly 421 rates 2.9 HP, and the Stihl 241 rates 3.1 HP. The Dolmars do not swap with Stihl bars, without some kind of adapter. I also presume that the 421 comes with a low profile B&C, like the 241 does, and not 3/8 standard like your 661. Same gauge, but different chain and bars.