MS 261-CM (m-tronic)

[opinion]

MS 261 CM is now available to Pacific Stihl dealers

 

[MasterMech]

Grumble!

 

[1Zach1]

MS 261 CM is now available to Pacific Stihl dealers

Nice!
Interesting that it's still not listed on Stihl USAs site.

 

[Slackerjpt]

Think I'll get one for my birthday, even though I don't need it.

 

[Stihl Livin]

MS 261 CM is now available to Pacific Stihl dealers

Ill ask my dealer on Saturday when we can get it here in the Midwest and report back.

 

[Stihl Crazy]

Got word that the M-Tronic 261 is very close to hitting the market here, if not available already.

 

[bryanr2]

It'll be very interesting to see if the MTronic can handle the extensive mods that are required to make a 261 run like it does. MTronic is a great thing for 99% of users. I'm a 1%er Most will likely prefer and be better off with the MTronic.

That's funny right there Brad. You been watching them "Biker Gang" shows on cable? :msp_tongue:

 

[GUNDOC]

the stihl rep for our area said two months.

 

[Stihl Crazy]

I checked, we can order now.

 

[H 2 H]

Stopped off at two Stihl shops on the way home from the races today and both had no word on it coming out but both main guys were not in the shop today because of the logging shows going on in the area (PNW)

 

[AKDoug]

Not listed as available at Stihl NW on my computer. I'd need to talk to a human to find out when they are going to be available. I'll be picking one up as soon as I can.

 

[Gypo Logger]

Not listed as available at Stihl NW on my computer. I'd need to talk to a human to find out when they are going to be available. I'll be picking one up as soon as I can.

I know its an old thread, but how do you like your 261? I just ordered one today.

 

[Vintage Engine Repairs]

I know its an old thread, but how do you like your 261? I just ordered one today.

I’ve heard nothing but problems with them, terrible terrible terrible... this is bad, that’s bad, makes a noise, smoke pours out of it worse than an open pub window from a 1930’s and with all these electronics in them, they are smarter than us, the cheek! Junk saws, terrible!


.....send it my way for free disposal.

 

[Gypo Logger]

I’ve heard nothing but problems with them, terrible terrible terrible... this is bad, that’s bad, makes a noise, smoke pours out of it worse than an open pub window from a 1930’s and with all these electronics in them, they are smarter than us, the cheek! Junk saws, terrible!


.....send it my way for free disposal.

Sure, what’s your address? Is it ok to send it new in the box?

 

[cedarhollow]

my261c does not slow down even with 20
' wood boss bar with .325 063 rs chain buried in hickory and locust.
awesome saw.

 

[Vintage Engine Repairs]

Sure, what’s your address? Is it ok to send it new in the box?

I think it’s without question one of the more popular professional saws as a great all rounder and I haven’t come across anything negative! People are talking of the far improved filtration system a lot too.

 

[Gypo Logger]

Great to hear! In some other threads they talked of starting difficulty.
Would a 026 muffler fit or is everything different?

 

[Gypo Logger]

Do you think this guys chain is too tight?

 

[Vintage Engine Repairs]

Do you think this guys chain is too tight?

Yes haha. Quite funny!

 

[Vintage Engine Repairs]

Great to hear! In some other threads they talked of starting difficulty.
Would a 026 muffler fit or is everything different?

Honestly, I know nothing about modding a saw. Id say, buy it and leave it stock standard. Stihl spend millions on testing saws, it’s just not worth it, unless you enjoy it!