Stihl MS 261 CM - Version 2.0

[sfg.Foley]

Hi,

i picked up my new 261 V2 today.

Max RPM: 14600

No chain, bar or fuel. 4,9kg

New clutch cover: 0,16 kg - seems to be very thin

old clutch cover: 0,280kg

I hope this is the right place to post it..

Lg

 

[michaelmj11]

Hi,

i picked up my new 261 V2 today.

Max RPM: 14600

No chain, bar or fuel. 4,9kg

New clutch cover: 0,16 kg - seems to be very thin

old clutch cover: 0,280kg

I hope this is the right place to post it..

Lg

Even if it is not the right place, I am glad for the pictures. Thank you for sharing.

When you had the two saws side by side, did you have any negative thoughts about the Version 2? Any obvious changes that you did not care for?

 

[sfg.Foley]

Hi,

every time something new comes on the market are the people very skeptical .

Because here no machine has been redesigned , I would see it all very relaxed . My old 261 has now for 2 years my buns earned without what broke . 1 1/2 years away she ran ported . No problems running , still good.

The cylinder seems to have less cooling fins . Whether it will have a negative effect on the durability of show . Otherwise, much weight is saved with the side cover .


If the 261 keeps another 2 years, I am satisfied .
Excuse my bad English. If you have questions , just ask .

 

[jacob j.]

It would be interesting to see how your 2.0 holds up after several months of use in the woods. Perhaps you can post up some additional pictures at that time?

 

[sfg.Foley]

Sure, I'll keep you posted .

 

[TJ the Chainsaw Mechanic]

Thanks for sharing! The new one looks lighter and "thinner made" for sure.

 

[michaelmj11]

Thanks for sharing! The new one looks lighter and "thinner made" for sure.

Yah, but it is also supposed to have a touch more Horsepower, so there IS at least a little more going on beyond weight reduction.

 

[panteliss]

sfg. foley is one of the best tree fallers that i have see until now. Respect

 

[Czed]

Thanks for the pics good looking saw I hope it's around here soon.

 

[TJ the Chainsaw Mechanic]

Yah, but it is also supposed to have a touch more Horsepower, so there IS at least a little more going on beyond weight reduction.

Extra horse power always helps. lol

 

[michaelmj11]

Extra horse power always helps. lol

YUP!

They lowered the weight a little, and increased the HP =)

 

[the GOAT]

Not a fan of the plastic handle.

 

[panteliss]

Not a fan of the plastic handle.

Why??

 

[Windthrown]

Amusing that the weight is 'as advertised'.

I have never had a composite top handle fail on me, ever. Cannot say that the aluminum TH is any better or worse than the composite ones.

 

[the GOAT]

Why??

Amusing that the weight is 'as advertised'.

I have never had a composite top handle fail on me, ever. Cannot say that the aluminum TH is any better or worse than the composite ones.

I've had three 361's with plastic handles. Two of them had chunks missing right in front of the oil cap. The third had just had its broken handle replaced when I bought it. Aluminum doesn't get brittle like the plastic when it's cold or old.

 

[panteliss]

I've had three 361's with plastic handles. Two of them had chunks missing right in front of the oil cap. The third had just had its broken handle replaced when I bought it. Aluminum doesn't get brittle like the plastic when it's cold or old.

Plus that you can welded the aluminum if something hapend

 

[Nitehawk55]

Is going to be a lot of confusion ordering parts , Stihl should have rebranded it a MS 262 CM

 

[panteliss]

Is going to be a lot of confusion ordering parts , Stihl should have rebranded it a MS 262 CM

I dont think simple you will order the new part number

 

[Gunn]

I've got a pile of aluminum handles all with cracks and stress fractures. When it's freezing ass cold, gimme composite.

 

[the GOAT]

I've got a pile of aluminum handles all with cracks and stress fractures. When it's freezing ass cold, gimme composite.

You'd rather deal with a shattered piece of plastic that's useless then a little crack that lets you keep working??