Stihl MS261 or Wait For MS300

[Chainsaw]

I’ve got an old Stihl MS260 Pro I bought new years ago, it has been a GREAT chainsaw and cut many cords of firewood over the years. It’s still going…

I’ve read a lot regarding the MS261 and they sound like another great chainsaw.

Now I’ve read there is a MS300 coming that is going to replace the MS261?

I went to the local dealer to price a MS261 with non-mtronic carb and it didn’t show up on their wearhouse screen to order - only mtronics versions.

Another dealer had a non-mtronic MS261. Wondering if this configuration has already been discontinued and if I should snatch up the saw while I can.

Or…. Should I wait on the MS300?

Thoughts? Thanks!

 

[bogieboy]

I would dare say the 261s are already at the "whatevers left in the warehouse" status already....

 

[hacskaroly]

Wondering if this configuration has already been discontinued and if I should snatch up the saw while I can.

You really can't go wrong with either a mTronic or non-mTronic 261, I have an mTronic 261 and am very happy with it (bought it from someone who straight gassed it). Aftermarket and OEM parts are plentiful. There might be some growing pains when the 300 comes out so being one of the first, you may end up being more of a Guinea Pig, but you never know, it may run great right out of the gate!

 

[FederalQ]

I’d refurbish what you have, new fuel line, filters, plug, oil seals if needed and wait. But who knows how long that will be. Stihl seems to have turned into a fragmented company. There’s been word of the 400.1 for 2 years already and I don’t believe they’re even being sold state side today. The older saws had better build quality as far as I am concerned.

 

[sawmikaze]

I would dare say the 261s are already at the "whatevers left in the warehouse" status already....

261s are readily available to be ordered, 300s won't be here for a while.

 

[sawmikaze]

I’ve got an old Stihl MS260 Pro I bought new years ago, it has been a GREAT chainsaw and cut many cords of firewood over the years. It’s still going…

I’ve read a lot regarding the MS261 and they sound like another great chainsaw.

Now I’ve read there is a MS300 coming that is going to replace the MS261?

I went to the local dealer to price a MS261 with non-mtronic carb and it didn’t show up on their wearhouse screen to order - only mtronics versions.

Another dealer had a non-mtronic MS261. Wondering if this configuration has already been discontinued and if I should snatch up the saw while I can.

Or…. Should I wait on the MS300?

Thoughts? Thanks!

This is gonna come off wrong...

There isn't a person that's gonna post in this thread that has anywhere even close to the amount of time that I've had on a 261.

They are great 50cc saws with little to no problems, the cookie club is gonna bash you over the head with their favorite 50cc saw to play barbies and take videos with. If you want a 50 cc saw that will go the distance with modern features it's a great choice.