Stihl 260 Pro vs 261
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mywaynow said:
If I understood right yesterday at the dealer. The 261 is the new model. Its a pound lighter and a 1/4 horse weaker.
The 261 is heavier and stronger than the 260. 261 Comes in 11lbs 260 was very close to 10.
couple more pounds and you have a 660
couple more pounds and you have a 660
the 261 is the new strato saw,,,, a pound heavier and more power than the 260
the Pro designation on a 260 adds a decomp button and an adjustable oiler
the Pro designation on a 260 adds a decomp button and an adjustable oiler
Couple pounds (6) and about 500 bucks!
I would love to own a 660 but for most of my uses the 260 is a great saw. I live in the high desert land of smaller trees so most of the stuff I buck is in the 6-12 inch range.
I have cut a few 2 ft.-plus cottonwoods that blew over and blocked my drive with that little saw though!
I cut everything with my 16 year old 026, bigger stuff just takes a few more passes. I have the 026 Pro BTW and have never had to use the decomp valve, starts easy enough without it so I wouldn't be too concerned about whether or not its a Pro. I just happened to get a good deal on mine and its been awesome. Lots of power in a light weight saw.
if you are upgrading from a wild thing, either saw will be like a miracle in actual use. If you
are felling really big hardwoods, you might consider something with a bit more torque, like a Farm Boss.
But as a do it all saw, the 026 is IMO a wonderful swiss army knife-type saw. Needs a bigger bar than 18" tho.
are felling really big hardwoods, you might consider something with a bit more torque, like a Farm Boss.
But as a do it all saw, the 026 is IMO a wonderful swiss army knife-type saw. Needs a bigger bar than 18" tho.
If you can buy the 260 pro I would. Not seen the 261 yet. The 260 pro also should have 2 bucking spikes 1 inside 1 outside.
I just responded in your other thread but if you are determined to go with a 50cc saw for all the bucking you do, my first choice would be a 261, second is the the 346 and a distant 3rd would be the 260.
I have run a 261 a fair amount and have owned the other two.
I have run a 261 a fair amount and have owned the other two.
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