Stihl MS291 and Echo CS-310 (future upgrade to MS261) thoughts?

[tanner84]

So I've been using a chainsaw for about 3 years now (ever since buying a home with 10 acres of woods as a backyard ). I absolutely love everything about cutting and splitting wood, sooo relaxing. I started with a Poulan 4218, then Poulan PR5020. I finally got tired of the Poulans bogging down, did a lot of research, and ended up buying a Stihl MS291 with 20inch bar and RS chain (for felling and bucking my 12 to 24in hardwoods that have died and/or fallen), and an Echo CS-310 for limbing and bucking the smaller stuff (and to eventually use for teaching my kids when old enough). Anything is an upgrade to my Poulans, and I LOVE my 291, but someday I want a MS261. I only cut about an hour a day, 3 to 4 days a week (mostly bucking what's already down) just trying to clean up my woods, so I know I don't NEED a MS261, but whats everyone's thoughts?

 

[mountainlake]

Get a 261, sell your 291 as you wont use it anymore. Steve

 

[ammoaddict]

If you want it and can afford it then get you one.

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[Brushwacker]

My thoughts, at least a 20in bar bucking stuff on the ground for your backs sake. I would get at least a good 60cc, preferably 70cc or more to handle a 24inch bar. Keep the 291 if u like it or find a lighter saw to replace it. 3 saws spaced out 10 or more cc is a good way to make the work easiar by matching the tool to the task.

 

[Pat Burton]

So I've been using a chainsaw for about 3 years now (ever since buying a home with 10 acres of woods as a backyard ). I absolutely love everything about cutting and splitting wood, sooo relaxing. I started with a Poulan 4218, then Poulan PR5020. I finally got tired of the Poulans bogging down, did a lot of research, and ended up buying a Stihl MS291 with 20inch bar and RS chain (for felling and bucking my 12 to 24in hardwoods that have died and/or fallen), and an Echo CS-310 for limbing and bucking the smaller stuff (and to eventually use for teaching my kids when old enough). Anything is an upgrade to my Poulans, and I LOVE my 291, but someday I want a MS261. I only cut about an hour a day, 3 to 4 days a week (mostly bucking what's already down) just trying to clean up my woods, so I know I don't NEED a MS261, but whats everyone's thoughts?

Possibly look at an Echo 590? 5 year homeowners warranty?

 

[irhunter]

If you get a hold of any of the 50cc or 60cc pro Stihls...so long MS291.

026, MS260...
036, MS360...

 

[Brushwacker]

So I've been using a chainsaw for about 3 years now (ever since buying a home with 10 acres of woods as a backyard ). I absolutely love everything about cutting and splitting wood, sooo relaxing. I started with a Poulan 4218, then Poulan PR5020. I finally got tired of the Poulans bogging down, did a lot of research, and ended up buying a Stihl MS291 with 20inch bar and RS chain (for felling and bucking my 12 to 24in hardwoods that have died and/or fallen), and an Echo CS-310 for limbing and bucking the smaller stuff (and to eventually use for teaching my kids when old enough). Anything is an upgrade to my Poulans, and I LOVE my 291, but someday I want a MS261. I only cut about an hour a day, 3 to 4 days a week (mostly bucking what's already down) just trying to clean up my woods, so I know I don't NEED a MS261, but whats everyone's thoughts?

Almost a year old post.
Did u get another saw tanner84?

 

[champion221elite]

I have several saws and my 261 is likely my favorite. For an all around 50 cc saw, it's hard to beat.

 

[Patrick1903]

Almost a year old post.
Did u get another saw tanner84?

Doesn’t looked like the OP has logged in to the site since the day after he made the post, if those dates are correct after clicking on his profile.