Yea I like the new 661, but mainly the non mtronic model. Trying to find a ms661r non mtronic is like hens teeth right now, and the 660 is a cheaper deal for me than a new 661. It's too bad that Husqvarna limited this new saw to 12500, especially being that the 661 has a 13500 max rpm which is considerably more. I'm sure most of you will be fine with it.
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After having 5 different models of them, including a 661c, no more mtronic. No autotune either. Big thing that sucks about Stihl is their stupid expensive pricing on their full wrap handles, and sprocket covers. Husqvarna has the market cornered with the 40 dollar full wrap and big dawg package, then the cheap clutch cover package option.
Using a brow log or using your log piles or limb piles and decking it up is the way it's done. 60cc Saws with short bars is the only way to fly for anyone still wondering why they use short bars. Well demonstrated video, he's slick, the weight didn't even come of the log.
I find that to be more common these days. I have noticed the Echo 2511t and some others have touchy throttle like it is designed for all or nothing, and you have to use great care to get in between where you want it. Modern vehicles also: the Dodge truck I drive at work has little precision as you start to press the gas pedal as if there's a minimum rpm that must be met when the pedal is pressed the slightest. A relative's subaru has a sensitive gas pedal too, and the brakes on others like Volvo and BMW are extremely sensitive. I don't think it is safe, and is probably caused by over complicating the electronic systems involved, too little attention to detail or care in performance subtleties, or some gov agency thinking they know best, and requiring such performance.
Who ever isn't backed right up. A lot of our illustrious porters are booked to the gills.
the Blackcat performances books are always open.
