Which of these is the best buy?

[marcop]

Need a 40 - 50cc saw.

Used:

Husqvarna 550XPG MarkI - 350€
Stihl ms 261 c-m 2019 - 450€
Stihl ms 241 c-m - 375€

All in great condition.

New:

Husqvarna 550XP Mark II - 560€
Stihl ms 261 c-m - 695€
Stihl ms 241 c-m - 595€

Which of these is the best buy?

 

[Maintenance Chief]

I would suggest steering clear of the 550xp 1 as it was riddled with computer problems (and I speak from experience). Ive heard good things about the ms261 saws and just ordered one for an employee.
P.s. no one ever intends to get into "heavy work".

 

[Stump Shot]

I'd say it looks like the MKII to me.

 

[huskyboy]

The 550 mk2 or 261v2 are a good 50cc saw. The smaller 241 I have no experiences with. Pick the one you like the feel of. I’m gonna guess the money you save with the 550mk2 buys a few spare chains or bar.... if that matters to you.

 

[kneedeepinsaws]

I would suggest steering clear of the 550xp 1 as it was riddled with computer problems (and I speak from experience). Ive heard good things about the ms261 saws and just ordered one for an employee.
P.s. no one ever intends to get into "heavy work".

I too have also had my share. However some people have had zero.

the mark II has been remarked as the second coming round these parts

 

[P.M.P.]

If I had to choose it be the Husky 550 mark II.

It's a no brainier really as no bars for those Stihls but gots huskys.

 

[marcop]

560€ for a brand New 550xp mark II, is it a fair price?
The 545 Mark II is 520€.

 

[pavel408]

If the used ones are in "like new" condition, I'd take the 2019 MS 261 C-M.

 

[pavel408]

560€ for a brand New 550xp mark II, is it a fair price?
The 545xp Mark II is 520€.

545 is not xp.
New 550xp for 560€ is very good price.
40€ is common price difference between 550xp and 545.

 

[marcop]

And a brand new ECHO Cs 501 sx is 450€.

 

[angelo c]

346 ?
thats my choice.

 

[marcop]

346 ?
thats my choice.

Can't find one.

 

[jk14]

Need a 40 - 50cc saw.

Used:

Husqvarna 550XPG MarkI - 350€
Stihl ms 261 c-m 2019 - 450€
Stihl ms 241 c-m - 375€

All in great condition.

New:

Husqvarna 550XP Mark II - 560€
Stihl ms 261 c-m - 695€
Stihl ms 242 c-m - 595€

Which of these is the best buy?

Never heard of an ms242cm, does this saw actually exist?

Ms241cm is a badass 40cc. saw.

 

[Orangeinthebarn]

Out of those I would get the 2019 261c

 

[foeke]

For that price difference, I would definitely go for the new 550xp. If every dollar left went to baby food the used 261.

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[ElevatorGuy]

If you can swing it I’d buy a new 261. That will be my next saw.

 

[bryanr2]

261cm.

 

[Lightning Performance]

How much to get the 241Cm here?
If it's nice that is a good bang for my buck but shipping and money moves usually kill these deals across the pond.

Most people want more than a 48cc work saws but I don't need one. 40-42 is what I want.

 

[bryanr2]

261cm.

I just realized your question was “which one of these is the Best Buy” and not “which one of these should I buy.”

On used saws- condition is a variable that would affect price. Not knowing that- no one can answer the question.

of those models- I would take a 261cm. I’ve owned every saw on the list.

 

[Ketchup]

The used 261 is the best buy, provided it’s truly in good condition. The 241 is also a good buy, but I feel they need port work to be satisfying.

The consensus is that the newer Husky and Stihl computer saws have fewer issues. Personally I have run into problems with both. Mostly hot starting issues. I would see a bigger gamble buying new because you’re out more if it has problems. The odds might be better with the new saws though.