Stihl 661 version 2

[panteliss]

Maybe his wife can?

I divorce before some days

 

[pro94lt]

Isn't the current version actually the 2nd version? So technically we are waiting on the 3rd edition of the 661...

 

[rocco490]

got a couple 395 that are pretty nasty the 390 is too but I just really like these new 661s would be bout perfect with prefiltration

 

[mdavlee]

Max flow filter will fix that unless you need to cut in the rain. They haven't got their kit out yet for it.

 

[Coltont]

The main thing I want on the 661 is prefiltration why stihl didn't do this with the 661 is beyond me. The saw is still awesome though and I want one hopefully one with prefiltration. They could do that to sell a ton of 661s and then get everyone to buy more in a few years when they come out with a newer version with a desirable added feature like prefiltration and not need to even design a new saw

There's nothing wrong with the way a 660 or a 661 filters the air. I put on an average 2 to 2.5 gallons through a 660/661 everyday 5 days a week. I've got a 660 with near 5 million feet of timber cut with it and it has never missed a beat. I clean the filter once a day, and that's first thing in the morning. The 661 sucks fines through the filter just like a 660. They don't mind it, haven't had a 660 or 661 ever grenade from the filtration. Good oil sharp chains and proper maintenance.

 

[TJ the Chainsaw Mechanic]

Them 660's and 661's are great saws.

 

[rocco490]

I like the saw as it is just would like it better with prefiltration and if they get it a little lighter that's good too

 

[Iceboy]

There's nothing wrong with the way a 660 or a 661 filters the air. I put on an average 2 to 2.5 gallons through a 660/661 everyday 5 days a week. I've got a 660 with near 5 million feet of timber cut with it and it has never missed a beat. I clean the filter once a day, and that's first thing in the morning. The 661 sucks fines through the filter just like a 660. They don't mind it, haven't had a 660 or 661 ever grenade from the filtration. Good oil sharp chains and proper maintenance.

... and that's The way to go.

 

[rocco490]

Not that it needs it just that it would be nice if it did and I do wish stihl put it on the 661 when they did the redesign. But your right it doesn't need it I will eventually be in the market for a 661 even if stihl never puts prefiltration on it.

 

[Redfin]

$25 and you wont ask for better filtration.

 

[rocco490]

that doesn't keep one from cleaning it often like prefiltration does.
It looks real nice though

 

[Coltont]

that doesn't keep one from cleaning it often like prefiltration does.
It looks real nice though

You could just buy a 390XP if you want 90 couple CCS with pre filtration.

 

[mdavlee]

that doesn't keep one from cleaning it often like prefiltration does.
It looks real nice though

Goes about the same length of time without the cover. I've milled and burned 5 gallons of fuel on one filter and just brushed it off once. A 395 I have to tap out as the air injection helps drive the smaller dust into the filter.