Since it's poll season, let's look at the 50cc class saws.

[SawTroll]

Yep, but slimmer and lighter.....

The 5100S is more versatile though, as it has an inboard clutch.


I really like both, no verdict so far (and it will depend on what you need to do, anyway).

..as an allround saw, the MS361 will be better than both.....

 

[Lakeside53]

The 026/MS-260 is what, old enough to vote? And Stihl hangs in there with the best of the rest, how much better could it get?

!

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In two years it will be old enough to DRINK! Then we'll see some cutting action

 

[superfire]

Stihl MS 260 PRO

Stihl Ms 260 PRO :chainsawguy: :chainsawguy: Light Cuttin with 20" bar and full skip chain:biggrinbounce2: :biggrinbounce2:

 

[Poley4]

Well I'm feeling a little like a lone wolf here. I guess I will be the only one who voted for the lowly 488. Well if the truth be known I probably wouldn't have bought one either, probably would have bought a MS260, but $499 for a 260 verses $300 for a brand new 488, well that was a easy choice for me. I guess I'm a little frugal, after all I still drive a '81 Volkswagen diesel pickup to work every day, but it gets 45mpg.

 

[asb151]

I love the 5100. I'd give it the edge over the 346xp. Never used a 260.

 

[PA Plumber]

Went with the 260. Have a muffler modded 026 and very satisfied so far. I have only been running it for about 12 years, so it isn't even broken in yet!!

 

[Cedarkerf]

Well Husky figured out how to make the 346xp uglier.

 

[Roteiche]

Hi,

I love the old one (Husky 238 SE) and the new one (Solo 651).


Roteiche

 

[belgian]

I'll wait for the MS 261.

Untill then, I'll use my 242XP and make you all drooling over it ....:hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[SawTroll]

Well Husky figured out how to make the 346xp uglier.

Yes, they sort of did - but does it matter?

Anyway, the old orange clutch covers will fit....

 

[mini kahuna]

5100 vote

I have used 346's alot and I have nothing but praise and respect for them,I worked for a company clearing,we ran the crap out of them and they just cut fast and took a beating.
that being said I like the 5100 a little more,because of the power and smoothness.
now troll with that new edition,sounds like either saw would be a toss up.

 

[SawWitch]

I have used 346's alot and I have nothing but praise and respect for them,I worked for a company clearing,we ran the crap out of them and they just cut fast and took a beating.
that being said I like the 5100 a little more,because of the power and smoothness.
now troll with that new edition,sounds like either saw would be a toss up.

I voted for the 5100S, as that was the saw of my choise, based on AS info - but for obvious reasons I have not tried Trolls new NE 50cc 346 yet.

..but my time will come, I shall get well...

 

[ford832]

Well Husky figured out how to make the 346xp uglier.

I mostly like the look of it except the handle appears to be "bent",the colour should be a darker shade and the darker cover should be on the top-not the side

 

[2000ssm6]

Bump for a few of the bashers.....

 

[chub]

What exactly are the differences between the new and old 246xp? I was thinking about buying one and want to find out if I want an old one or a new one. Also some one said one has 50cc and the other one doesnt,Where can you find the info on this, thanks Chub