026 vs 421 physical size

[chipper1]

421 is more user friendly IMO.
I use mine all the time

I like the 421 on small to medium invasives, but I use a 201 rear handle when I have to chip or haul the debris.
What specifically do you like about them.

 

[Adirondackstihl]

I like the 421 on small to medium invasives, but I use a 201 rear handle when I have to chip or haul the debris.
What specifically do you like about them.

The ease of starting.
The torque of a saw out of its class.
The way it feels in my hands.
Fuel economy

 

[huskyboy]

The picco chain cuts nice on the 421, well matched to it.

 

[RI Chevy]

026 FTW. LOL. C'mon guys. You had to expect it.
I will try and grab a couple pics of 026, 260, 261cm photos and post.
I do have access to a Hooskie 345 I can throw in as well.

 

[Simondo]

All about ..,"Objective Perspective " Gents . Here are a few pics i took a while back.
No 1..ps 420/421 look bigger ?



No2...still look bigger ??

 

[huskyboy]

026 is a good saw for a design that dates back to the 024 of the 80’s... but they aren’t as refined as the newer saws. Av and air filtration specifically. Great power to weight though.

 

[huskyboy]

420/421 is affordable new, easy to use and start as well. Good power with a gutted cat (reduces some weight as well). Very smooth and the flocked filter works good. Not a race saw like a ported 026 or 346 but more friendly and predictable to run.

 

[Basher]

I ain`t giving up on my 026`s!

 

[Adirondackstihl]

I cut for a solid 30min on 3/4 tank of fuel in the 421 last Saturday. I was impressed

 

[RI Chevy]

Are the tanks like the 6100? Huge?

My 026 is very fuel efficient for being ported. That was the first thing I mentioned to Al when I spoke to him. [emoji106]

 

[Simondo]

Are the tanks like the 6100? Huge?

My 026 is very fuel efficient for being ported. That was the first thing I mentioned to Al when I spoke to him. [emoji106]

Jeff.
There 0.48 of a ltr on the ps-420/421 ...the 6100 tank is big for a 60cc saw at 0.80 ltr.

 

[RI Chevy]

Wow. Cool. TY sir.

 

[RI Chevy]

My 026, 260 and 261cm for size comparison.

 

[dustinwilt68]

My only complain on the 421 is the intake setup is crap, they need a fixed clamp. But they do make incredible power for such a small saw. More torque then most would expect. Nothing wrong w a good 026 either, especially a MOFO 026. It's one of the last stihls I own along w a 191.

 

[Simondo]

My only complain on the 421 is the intake setup is crap, they need a fixed clamp. But they do make incredible power for such a small saw. More torque then most would expect. Nothing wrong w a good 026 either, especially a MOFO 026. It's one of the last stihls I own along w a 191.

Hi Dustin.
From my point of view the intake on the 420/421 has been trouble free on saws that iv had through the workshop . I know what you mean regarding having a clamp as a preference but it seems not to be a problem due to the way the saw is constructed. The way i see it is like this.
As the motor and carb/air box is all one unit the rubber intake is subject to no flexing unlike a separate carb/air box intake boot arrangement . The intake itself having a chunky constriction along with a shoulder/shoulders that on install the carb floor mount/top cover applies holding pressure onto the cylinder intake that also has a groove cast into it for extra security and holding ability.
I would add that for best practice I make the choice of always using a new intake rubber if removing one from the cylinder. The need for multiple instals of the same new rubber is minimal for me as i'm not doing saw modification testing. Iv put a pic with this post for everyone who has not seen or worked on the 420/421.

 

[dustinwilt68]

Unfortunately I have seen quite a few leak around the boot, generally they have been caught before ruining the top ends, I really like the design of the saws otherwise, and nothing is perfect, I still consider them a terrific saw. Just something to keep an eye on.

 

[Simondo]

Unfortunately I have seen quite a few leak around the boot, generally they have been caught before ruining the top ends, I really like the design of the saws otherwise, and nothing is perfect, I still consider them a terrific saw. Just something to keep an eye on.

Take your point on keeping a eye on the connection . I cannot offer a factual explanation as to why you see some air leaks ...maybe ethanol having a affect ..removal and re fit of the same component multiple times ..unsympathetic instal in the past or at factory....cant say for sure.

 

[166]

Hi Dustin.
From my point of view the intake on the 420/421 has been trouble free on saws that iv had through the workshop . I know what you mean regarding having a clamp as a preference but it seems not to be a problem due to the way the saw is constructed. The way i see it is like this.
As the motor and carb/air box is all one unit the rubber intake is subject to no flexing unlike a separate carb/air box intake boot arrangement . The intake itself having a chunky constriction along with a shoulder/shoulders that on install the carb floor mount/top cover applies holding pressure onto the cylinder intake that also has a groove cast into it for extra security and holding ability.
I would add that for best practice I make the choice of always using a new intake rubber if removing one from the cylinder. The need for multiple instals of the same new rubber is minimal for me as i'm not doing saw modification testing. Iv put a pic with this post for everyone who has not seen or worked on the 420/421.

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The 421/4300 is about bulletproof of a saw I've seen. I still haven't seen a 350/351/420/421/4300 with a damaged piston & cylinder. We even ran a 420 on straight gas with only some fuel treatment and it still didn't blow up.

The PS-350/420 there were a few bugs with. Fuel line, coils, and chain tensioner pegs. Also had a few with Walbro's that would lean out. I'm trying to remember when the Zama became standard. Sometime after the 421 was released.

 

[ajschainsaws]

The ease of starting.
The torque of a saw out of its class.
The way it feels in my hands.
Fuel economy

This is spot on can’t fault them

 

[ajschainsaws]

All about ..,"Objective Perspective " Gents . Here are a few pics i took a while back.
No 1..ps 420/421 look bigger ?

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No2...still look bigger ??

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Two of the greats in the 40cc class