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some thoughts on ported vs non ported Stihl 241cm.

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Couldn’t agree more Brett. I’ve never run a 421 but I’m beyond happy with my ported 241. I run a 16” bar but would have no reservations about running an 18 on it at all. I use it probably as much as any other saw I own.

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That thing will run 20" .325 all day. Didn't bat an eye at 18" buried in beech
 

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In an old thread titled dolmar 421 vs echo 490, pro94lt posted real world weights of the 421/543/241. All three full of fluids and 16" b/c (stihl and dolmar 3/8lp and 543 was .325nk). Stihl was 13.65 dolmar was 13.54 and 543 was 13.3. I know holding different amounts of fluids and using slightly different bar and chain combos will make a difference but being within a couple ounces of each other I don't really see how somebody could say one is much heavier than the other.
 

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In an old thread titled dolmar 421 vs echo 490, pro94lt posted real world weights of the 421/543/241. All three full of fluids and 16" b/c (stihl and dolmar 3/8lp and 543 was .325nk). Stihl was 13.65 dolmar was 13.54 and 543 was 13.3. I know holding different amounts of fluids and using slightly different bar and chain combos will make a difference but being within a couple ounces of each other I don't really see how somebody could say one is much heavier than the other.
That's a great point Brent, wait are we talking about facts now:risas3:.
Not sure those are accurate or not, but I don't see a lot of different in them and I'm guessing most won't. At the end of a long day they all seem heavy to me lol.
 

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That's a great point Brent, wait are we talking about facts now:risas3:.
Not sure those are accurate or not, but I don't see a lot of different in them and I'm guessing most won't. At the end of a long day they all seem heavy to me lol.
If we are dealing in facts then .......

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A new out of the box Euro ps-420 sc , no fluids . Just add the bar and chain of your choice.
 

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If we are dealing in facts then .......

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A new out of the box Euro ps-420 sc , no fluids . Just add the bar and chain of your choice.
Can you still buy the dolmar there. I wouldn't mind getting a red one vs the 4300 I currently have.
 

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I had Nate (fordf150) remove the cat on my 421 before he shipped it to me. I believe he said it was seven ounces so nearly half a pound. That would put it not too much over ten pounds. Add smaller fluid capacities and a lighter 3/8 lp bar and chain and its not hard to see how a a 42 cc saw could end up 1 to 2 pound lighter than a 50 cc model. Not a huge difference but definitely noticeable running it all day . Stihl ps chain is quite the equalizer and a good 42cc saw running it won't be far off in the cut vs 50cc running .325. I've ran a 241 and I think it might hold a little more RPMs in the cut but like all dolmars the 421 has great torque and I would say they're awfully close. My 421 is always the first I grab and it does probably 75 to 80% of my work. I have bigger saws but don't usually pull them out unless they're truly needed and for me that would be when the wood gets over 16 to 18 inches or so.
 

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Hey Brett you can always do like I did which was buy a red makita and buy the two dolmar nameplates. I think Nate might even have them in stock.
Great suggestion, then it would match my Dolly's.
I'm sure someone has a used 421 or even new laying around they don't need :D.
 

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Was at a local dealer this afternoon. Wanted to look and see just what these 241's are. We don't carry them. They are so close in price people just pay a little bit more and step up to the 251.:risas3:
 

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Was at a local dealer this afternoon. Wanted to look and see just what these 241's are. We don't carry them. They are so close in price people just pay a little bit more and step up to the 251.:risas3:


Tell them you'll pay the full 251 price but just take the 241 instead. :)
 

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Was at a local dealer this afternoon. Wanted to look and see just what these 241's are. We don't carry them. They are so close in price people just pay a little bit more and step up to the 251.:risas3:
Was this a hardware store?
 

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Was at a local dealer this afternoon. Wanted to look and see just what these 241's are. We don't carry them. They are so close in price people just pay a little bit more and step up to the 251.:risas3:
Do they carry the farmboss with a 2 or 3 foot blade?
 
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