Looking for MS261 info

[huskihl]

Wondering if the newer ms261 cm has the new V3 m-tronic system on it and if so, what the cutoff date is that they started using the V3. Redbull got me some info and it looks like May of 2018 they started using a different module and I'm wondering if that's the new version

 

[nohoff]

no V3 M-Tronic the MS 261.
I have some build 12/2018 here and they have the regular M-tronic 2.0

Only change was a new wire harness and ne plug for the mtronic cable on the coil.

 

[huskihl]

no V3 M-Tronic the MS 261.
I have some build 12/2018 here and they have the regular M-tronic 2.0

Thank you. That correlates with some new info I just received. I appreciate it

 

[RI Chevy]

What is the difference between Version 1 and Version 2 on the 261cm mtronic?

 

[huskihl]

What is the difference between Version 1 and Version 2 on the 261cm mtronic?

Probably solenoid and firmware upgrades

 

[MustangMike]

I have one … a 261 Ver II, and it runs great!

 

[RI Chevy]

Probably solenoid and firmware upgrades

Could a Version 1 be upgraded to a Version 2? Firmware only? Or are other parts required? Just trying to figure all this teknickle stuff out here.

 

[huskihl]

Could a Version 1 be upgraded to a Version 2? Firmware only? Or are other parts required? Just trying to figure all this teknickle stuff out here.

No idear

 

[RI Chevy]

Mine has been trouble free so I aint gonna change nuttin.

 

[huskihl]

Mine has been trouble free so I aint gonna change nuttin.

That's a good plan

 

[shadco]

Chainsaw Jim fiddled with mine, it really has an attitude now, responds like a 241 but has more power. V 2 Non mtronic.

I’m going to have a hard decision soon.



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[DND 9000]

What is the difference between Version 1 and Version 2 on the 261cm mtronic?

The difference is in the firmware file on the control unit. What exactly is different compared to V.1, only Stihl and Prüfrex know that.

https://www.pruefrex.com/en/products/
https://www.pruefrex.com/en/company/#references

I also know, the first m-tronic control units didn`t count operating hours.

 

[Slacker]

Tag for info.
I'm in the market for a used MS261 CM.

 

[RI Chevy]

Thank you for the firmware info.

Your looking for a 261cm. Mtronic version.
@Slacker

 

[Stihl Potlicker]

Chainsaw Jim fiddled with mine, it really has an attitude now, responds like a 241 but has more power. V 2 Non mtronic.

I’m going to have a hard decision soon.

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i just bought me one. the dealer had tons of carb 261s. i just need to do a mm and retune. then i can compare diff between my 261c, and 261

 

[NCPT]

Chainsaw Jim fiddled with mine, it really has an attitude now, responds like a 241 but has more power. V 2 Non mtronic.

I’m going to have a hard decision soon.

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Hard decision with what? You thinking about selling that saw?

 

[shadco]

Hard decision with what? You thinking about selling that saw?

I’m doing a kind of stupid experiment.

I have the modded 261,

I have a new 2018 346XP out for the full woods port treatment including 357XP carb and air filter update.

and

A 241CM on its way to the sausage factory for a solid woods port.

When they are all back I’ll decide on which is the best old farts saw, probably keep the 241, and 1 of the 50cc’s.

And I have the 572 for big stuff.

I’m not bright and I am bored, and I love 2 Strokes. I raced them for most of my deformative years but don’t have the tools anymore to do my own.

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[NCPT]

I’m doing a kind of stupid experiment.

I have the modded 261,

I have a new 2018 346XP out for the full woods port treatment including 357XP carb and air filter update.

and

A 241CM on its way to the sausage factory for a solid woods port.

When they are all back I’ll decide on which is the best old farts saw, probably keep the 241, and 1 of the 50cc’s.

And I have the 572 for big stuff.

I’m not bright and I am bored, and I love 2 Strokes. I raced them for most of my deformative years but don’t have the tools anymore to do my own.

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That will be a tough decision!

 

[Stihlms]

I'm leaning on a new 261cm but the 241 has my eye, I can get a new 241 for 509 but the 261 is 549 with a 16".
I want something small to do small jobs and limbing etc. I fiquired the 241 is a mighty mouse then I noticed the 261 only 40$ more.
The difference should be a no brainer for me. I'm really liking the m-tronic stuff.

 

[Stihl Potlicker]

I'm leaning on a new 261cm but the 241 has my eye, I can get a new 241 for 509 but the 261 is 549 with a 16".
I want something small to do small jobs and limbing etc. I fiquired the 241 is a mighty mouse then I noticed the 261 only 40$ more.
The difference should be a no brainer for me. I'm really liking the m-tronic stuff.

i have a 261 CM and a 261 carb. just need to do a mm on 261 and get some tanks threw her. but i do like those Cm saws