MountainHigh
Selective Tree whacker
CR888 - up to what size wood are you suggesting works best for the 241c?
MS241 vs 18" bar
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Depends on wood species as well but generally 6"-14" wood.
MountainHigh
Selective Tree whacker
hmmmm ... more than I thought. Thanks
I just got this set up salvaged from a MS250 someone here had. I'll see how she does shortly.
Used the thing all day yesterday. Very impressive lil set up. Great for carving, too. I left this little gem out in the woods of Ireland for all to behold.
The Stihl 18" bar is actually 16.5" at 61 DL. Having said that, it does seem to be as long as the 17" bar on my 241 that I modified from Husqvarna(70DL 325). I'll measure them when I get around to it. I'll also put up a pic in a bit. On my ported 241, the only time I feel the length is when I am stumping hardwoods over 16" or so. I am using a rim sprocket I got off a 250, so my guess is it's a 6 pin or sum such. Loads of torque.
weedkilla
Ain't no guru of nuthin'
60dl 3/8 and 66dl 325 is common when you swap tips on the same bar.
66dl-68dl covers what are called 16" 325 bars.
At 62DL(picco), I just measured it at 17.2" or so off the front of the chassis. This makes it nearly equal to the 18" 325 husky bar I modified to fit my 241.
Been running the picco for the length. It's a 6 pin sprocket, so loads of torque. The picco doesn't last nearly as long as pixel/NK or standard 325, though. So, not the best for dirty work. But with low rakers and a 6 pin, the ported 241 now has that lil giggity-giggity sound ported saws make when the wood is hard or pinches.
Overkill338
M-Tronicly Obsessed
I've had a 241cm. Nice saw. Expensive saw. If you can get 10 more CCs out of a 550xp for the same cost and weight- it's a no brainer.
I know this is an old topic, but when I see bad advice, I can't resist. A 241 weighs 9.9 lbs and I paid $440 + tax for mine. A 550xp weighs 10.8 lbs, which is the same as a MS261C-M (which is a better saw anyway). Plus a 550xp costs close to $599.
I thought the same thing when I read that. A 241 ready to work is a full pound lighter than a 261, which is lighter than a 550. I love my ported 241!
Overkill338
M-Tronicly Obsessed
Brad when are you going to port my 241?
I'm retired, lol.
$539 here so I'd say you got a very good price. Not everyone will be able to get as good a price as you
I've found offering cash can get 8-10% off depending on the pro model
Overkill338
M-Tronicly Obsessed
You know I will keep trying lol
How did you get this saw for that price???
Overkill338
M-Tronicly Obsessed
Called the salesman and asked for a quote. Call and ask for David
Overkill338
M-Tronicly Obsessed
That's why I posted the receipt no one believes the price.
Thanks. That store is 1 hr from so I'm thinking it may be worth the drive.
