Picked up a used Stihl MS261

[snpower]

Just under $300; guy bought a lot of goods at an estate sale and this was in it. Body is in good shape, bar pretty worn. I cut down two 2.5 or so diameter oaks and sectioned them up, that thing didn't miss a beat. Hope it holds up! It'll complement my MS250 quite nicely.

 

[RobertN]

I'm a big fan of the 024/026/26x saws. Nice size and handle really well for that size/class of saw.

 

[dodge man]

I own a MS250 and MS261 also. You’re going to like that 261 a lot.

 

[yomax4]

I have an 026 pro with muff mod. I would never sell it. Little screamer !

 

[5030]

Stihl's last a long time if you take care of them. I own a 45 year old 028 Wood Boss I bought new and it runs like a top. It only gets synthetic fuel (Red Armor 50-1) and I've been through a few bars and many chains.

 

[snpower]

Stihl's last a long time if you take care of them. I own a 45 year old 028 Wood Boss I bought new and it runs like a top. It only gets synthetic fuel (Red Armor 50-1) and I've been through a few bars and many chains.

Interesting… never have run across Red Armor. How is that better than say Stihl Motomix (or equivalent)? I noticed it said it stabilizes fuel for up to two years…

 

[Hay Dude]

I also have a 261C and have run it hard. Seems to be holding up well

 

[xyz123]

Wondering which genration of the 261 it is. The Gen 1 was heavier and ran ok. The Gen 2 3 and thinking up to 4 now are much lighter and run better.

Can tell by clutch cover and cylinder if normal or slanted back.

Older Gen1 weighs 1lb more then the newer ones.

I take care of a 261 Gen1 for local bought new.

Top Gen1. Gen2 and newer bottom the lighter better ones.

 

[JeepHead]

Just under $300; guy bought a lot of goods at an estate sale and this was in it. Body is in good shape, bar pretty worn. I cut down two 2.5 or so diameter oaks and sectioned them up, that thing didn't miss a beat. Hope it holds up! It'll complement my MS250 quite nicely.

Good saw! Parts are everywhere, cheap and easy to rebuild when it ever needs it.

 

[MapleLeafFarmer]

I have the new style 261 C-M which is an M-tronic saw.

A few years in and its has been absolutely fantastic saw other than always needing 3 pulls to start. Never less and never more??.

with a 20" blade it seems to be the fastest through the round cutting I saw I own. A real racehorse.

This version is like 50% more hp than the stihl 250 but the same weight! makes it easy to use all day.

you got a good buy I think.

cheers