I don't have a 261 but have had a 260 and no way would I have wanted 3/8 on it for what I use a 50cc saw for. The 545 is probably the strongest, lightest fastest saw of that displacement ive run. If you’re a history buff, or if you like the idea of a long-running rivalry, then this is the section for you. It's not that it is a big deal for someone who maintains their saws. Here too the results might be somewhat boring. The 545 is autotune, mag case, pro grade quality. I guess it’s up for debate whether these can be compared straight up as long as it’s the same width. I had a 260 but sold it cause I liked the the 346 so much more. Husqvarna 455 Rancher. When I got my saw it was between the MS361 and the 357XP and the 361 was the cheaper of the 2 and seemed like the better deal. Matt, I agree on the Husky system not keeping the fine dust out of the 'airbox'. One thing that’s worth bringing up is that the new Mark 2 has a longer saw body than its predecessor as well as the 261. On forestry.com you'll get the latest news about forest, forestry and forest equipment along with a strong community where you can discuss everything about the forest with others. both saw hand filed before taking the vid, depth gauge set to 0,65mm It is named for the Swedish town where it originated and has been manufacturing quality chainsaws since 1959. Amazing what that little saw can do. The conclusion of your truly after having run tests on the 550 and 261 is that they are both excellent and pretty awesome chainsaws. STIHL MS 261. Without guide bars and chains, the 550 weights 6 kg while the 261 comes in at 5.5 kg. I am buying the 346 next week end. You can feel it, if only slightly, during the test. Forestry can have many goals e.g economic, human or environmental. Probably will be a good saw as well but just hasn't been around long enough to prove it's reliability. Husqvarna 346 XP. In reality, my results show 34.5 cm for Mark 2 and 36 cm for Stihl. Stihl vs Husqvarna Chainsaws — when it comes to chainsaws, this is a classic debate with plenty of passion on both sides of the fence. Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by. Already on paper the 261 is lighter than the new 550. The reason was that I wanted to try to get a comparable result to show you how long the saws would run on a single tank. While some version of the chainsaw has existed since 1830 (being either steam-powered or kinetic in nature), Andreas Stihl built the first gas-powered chainsaw in 1929, and then in 1950 built the first single-operator chainsaw. Forestry is a science and various actions we perform in forests to process, preserve and manage our forests. Husqvarna 346 XP. Husqvarna 545. Already on paper the 261 is lighter than the new 550. 550 has a 6% larger fuel tank and could run for an equivalently longer period of time. Tree farmer equipment #1 – what do you need to manage your own forest. FOUND IT Husqvarna 550xp or Stihl 261CM. Good saw but was, well, finicky!! The 362 would fit your gap and stay on the lower AV side (far less fatigue than a 440). If I had to choose, it would be the 261, simply for the better filtration and porting potential. STIHL MS 261. Stihl writes 37 cm on their equivalent. Both Stihl and Husqvarna have been manufacturing chainsaws for over 50 years. Need to get a few more hours on it though! The answer is that they are very similar and as this isn’t a scientific test, we’ll have to be careful here. Faster than my stock 346xp For a real upgrade though, look at the Husqvarna 550XP. As the Pixel system is “standard” on the new 550 I wanted to measure weights using a 1.3 mm wide 15” guide bar and chain. Other Husqvarna Chainsaws. Got me wondering though, what the differences between it and the 550 xp are. computeruser Feeling the Heat. The Stihl, however, does not have a 15” Picco (1.3 mm) so the tests have instead been run using a 16”. STIHL MS 362. The dealer offers it for $460 (Dolmar 5105 for $450) I think it's an acceptable deal. Husqvarna writes on their guide bar that it should be 38 cm on their 15”. I have not priced a 261 yet though maybe I should call and see what they want for one. Husqvarna 346xp Stihl MS 440 Husqvarna 395xp. Never run one. The filtration improvement on the 261 is clearly a "reverse" engineered Husky style air system, but Stihl has taken it even a step better with the twist on/off automotive canister style system they are using, it's a step up from the standard 346xpne setup. In comparing a Stihl 260 or 261 to a Husqvarna 346xp chain saws. The ergonomic design makes it easy to handle, even through a long day’s work. Just wanted to say im my opinion you can not go wrong with the 346xp. Stihl. Stock, with a muffler mod, they will keep up with my woods ported 346XP, that eats 261's for lunch. **The suggested bar & chain types are based on the most common Original Equipment Combinations Chainsaw Model Bar Length Bar Type Chain Type Drive Links Chain Pitch Chain Gauge 12" HLI-280-45 H36-45 45 3/8" .050" 14" HLI-280-52 H36-52 52 3/8" .050" 16" HLI-280-56 H36-56 56 3/8" .050" 10" HL-280-40 H36-40 40 3/8" .050" 12" HL-280-45 H36-45 45 3/8" .050" … The Stihl, however, does not have a 15” Picco (1.3 mm) so the tests have instead been run using a 16”. The 261 will raise up more when speeding up without holding the grip. (I don't buy products that are early in their production life) I also own a 372xp but I always reach for the 346 first. Turns out he owns a Stihl MS 260, so that's what I bought, since I was looking for a 50 cc saw. I'll just make sure to buy accessories and get tune ups or replacements parts thru him. It may not display this or other websites correctly. What do you think? Husqvarna 545 STIHL MS 261; Power: 2498.0 W: 2834.0 W. Power source: Petrol driven: Petrol driven: Often compared with Husqvarna 545. STIHL MS 261. I hear good things about the 261 but never ran one. As such they are almost identical, but the Stihl has a slightly faster cut straight across. Purchase price, guarantees and similar are not considered in this test, it’s something we can continue discussing together! Stihl 325 RSC chain's on both saws. Russo's power equipment .......Shiller park IL. One thing that’s worth bringing up is that the new Mark 2 has a longer saw body than its predecessor as well as the 261. Stock I like the 346/550 myself. So many of the old Stihls I grew up on just felt like tanks, really solid, kind of like when I was issued a M-16 after carrying a M-14, it just felt different. Ready to go with Pixel/Picco guide bars (15” for 550 and 16” for Stihl), the 550 weights around 6.84 kg while the 261 weights 6.34 kg. Stock comparison before porting. Seems more aggressive then a .325 but stick a brand new one of those chains on a stock 346XP in a good size chunk of wood ...terrible drain of power. STIHL MS 261. It's not that it is a big deal for someone who maintains their saws. I hope guys don't get me wrong the 346 is one hell of a saw, nothing wrong with it at all. Jeff in Maine Burning Hunk. Discussion in 'Chainsaws' started by skip sail, May 17, 2017. Forestry.com is a perfect place for you to grow your personal brand. Every time I see a husky in person I dont care for the plasticky look of it but I cant knock them cause I havnt run a pro model husky yet. A comparison between two helmets. I spent about 4 days thinning a rock (sugar) maple grove in the last couple weeks. For a relatively lightweight saw, it sure packs quite a punch! You Stihl guys might be finally converting me over, at least for the 50cc range. But it’s not until now that we know the exact details, and this will become nerdy pretty quick. Dec 3, 2011 #18 wood4free said: I show this in detail in the video where you can also clearly see how the silencer and oil sump sticks out on the new 550. Stihl MS170, MS250, and 028WB McCulloch Mac-15, Super 250, and PM610 ... Husqvarna 371XP, Husqvarna 353, Husqvarna 261, Husqvarna 340 with Huzl big bore kit Earthquake 22 Ton Hydraulic Splitter. The 261 didn't need any time to figure itself out and run to full RPM. This is clearly noticeable in the build as Husqvarna’s guide bar is longer. I'm impressed so far. The filtration improvement on the 261 is clearly a "reverse" engineered Husky style air system, but Stihl has taken it even a step better with the twist on/off automotive canister style system they are using, it's a step up from the standard 346xpne setup. In this article we give you both sides of the story so you can decide which chainsaw brand is right for you. Forestry employs nearly 14 million people worldwide. Husqvarna 346 XP. He's been so helpful that I would not mind if he made a bigger margin anyway (but I won't tell him that). Has 45 hours on it right now and runs great. Can't speak for the Dolmar. It's not that it is a big deal for someone who maintains their saws. 440 would be the best fill for your gap power-wise, but that is a lot of saw for cutting firewood. husqvarna 550xp vs Stihl ms 261. The Husqvarna 460 Rancher is truly an all-round chainsaw. Nov 28, 2017 #6 If it is bigger than a golf ball it comes home with me. Husqvarna 450. The history of Stihl vs Husqvarna. More information in the video below. If the 361 cures cancer what does the 261 cure? Oct 5, 2015 203 Hartland, ME United States. The name is Husqvarna 550XP Mark II and it’s reaching stores right now. The difference is so small though that it probably doesn’t matter at all. Started skogsforum.se in 2005, have been coding since 1999 and also spent 4 years in a harvester. Another detail that I noticed was that they balance differently. However, this is not something I believe affects usability. Husqvarna 346 XP. In my area its the opposite the husky dealer is high in price and the stihl dealer is reasonable and very easy to get along with. It's flat out as reliable a saw as you can get. He is rightly considered the father of the modern chainsaw, and his company/factory in Germany was the first to mass-produce … Stihl in … Husqvarna 545. The filtration improvement on the 261 is clearly a "reverse" engineered Husky style air system, but Stihl has taken it even a step better with the twist on/off automotive canister style system they are using, it's a step up from the standard 346xpne setup. So what the deal? ... husqvarna 550xp Stihl. Husqvarna 346 XP. Husqvarna writes on their guide bar that it should be 38 cm on their 15”. Both are good all-around firewood saws. Husqvarna 460 Rancher vs Stihl MS 311. I think it's what your used too. Danno77 Minister of Fire. Few with an interest in chainsaws can have missed that Husqvarna released a new 50cc in the professional market segment, at the start of 2019. The ms261 is stihl a myth in my neck of the woods and will be until dealers clean out inventory of the ms260. Husqvarna 545. Husqvarna 346 XP. Often compared with STIHL MS 261. As for the 261,never run that either. Reply With Quote ... the predecessor to the 550XP (346XP) and both are very nice saws and great firewood saws. Husqvarna 346 XP. Husqvarna 550 Mark II X-Cut vs. Stihl 261CZum Ersten Mal vergleiche ich unsere beiden neuen Sägen beim Schneiden von Schwedenfackeln! Often compared with Husqvarna 346 XP. STIHL MS 250. This is due to the identical setup during the test. It then felt wrong to measure using different guide bar lengths and instead we ran it with a full tank and no guide bars or chains, as these were instead weighted separately. If that’s a lot or not is up to the user to decide I’ll leave that discussion for us in the community. Never owned a Husqvarna chain saw, always had Stihl before getting the Echo. Stihl writes 37 cm on their equivalent. Oct 27, 2008 5,008 Hamilton, IL. Both are headquartered in Europe. Trying to be 100% objective here, the 346 with a 16" does clearly handle better. Stihl uses a .325 pitch, (.063) saw chain gauge and Husqvarna uses a .325 pitch, (.058 ) gauge saw chain, Why doesn't Husqvarna use the heavier guage chain like Stihl? In reality, my results show 34.5 cm for Mark 2 and 36 cm for Stihl. OTOH, if this dealer had a Husqvarna-trained tech instead, I'd probably own a Husky 346 XP and would be perfectly happy with that. Big stuff yes, but not the fine stuff that causes the problems. A classic geek when it comes to forestry and tech. Now that I got the 361 I cant say enough good things about it. On a final note, it’s interesting that Husqvarna has 2 drive links more on their 15” guide bar, with 64 drive links compared to 62 on the Stihl. Both chainsaws are fast, but Husqvarna wins by a narrow margin by being quick already from idle running to full throttle. Proudly presented by Skogsforum Media AB © 2017 - 2021. Husqvarna 550 XP. With the launch of the new chainsaw from Husqvarna these two fighters have crept even closer to each other and on paper they both deliver 3.00 kW. "Simple, the standard filtration on the 5100-S is garbage (and I believe similar on the 5105) ". STIHL MS 261. We have been given the opportunity to compare the two main competitors in this popular chainsaw segment – 550XP Mk II VS MS 261, shall we? Yours truly has been cutting a whole year’s worth during this test. Stihl MS362 & 261 x27, Maul, Wedge and Sledge BTU Possessor. Sunfish, that's a good analogy. The 261 is close to half a kilo lighter with a full tank compared to the 550 XP Mark II. Husqvarna 450. Husqvarna 445. Husqvarna 543 XP. why even have both ifn there so similar. What’s the helmet for? For me, one of the biggest differences between Husqvarna and STIHL is that STIHL does not sell their products online. Reactions: TreePointer. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Join us and read our comparison, and don’t miss the video at the bottom which contains a lot of chatter but also a fair bit of action in the form of cutting and weight tests. suggested Husqvarna 450 STIHL MS 250 Husqvarna 550 XP STIHL MS 271 Husqvarna 545 Husqvarna 365 STIHL MS 251 Husqvarna 435 Husqvarna 445 Husqvarna 455 Rancher We and our partners use cookies to give you the best online experience, including to personalise advertising and content. Worth noting is also that the most comparable test is with the 1.5 mm 15” systems. ... Husqvarna 346 XP. This proves once again how similar they are in many ways. You are using an out of date browser. Either 261 or 362. They both start on max three pulls and there’s really no hesitation on anything – the functionality and quality are great on both of them, but there are a few differences. Jan 16, 2007 375 East Lansing, MI. It's just so much fun to run. Lives in Sweden. Two-stroke is largely about the aggressiveness and speed of the engine. If the saws have any form of base rotation there’s no difference at all and overall, they’re both very fast (we’re getting spoilt here). Actually Sawtroll the Husky filtration system does not seem to keep the ultra fines at bay such as dead Redgum dust but does work very very well on ejecting larger particles away from the filter. Husqvarna is the worlds largest and oldest manufacturer of power tools, founded in Sweden in the 1690s as a musket manufacturer. As the Pixel system is “standard” on the new 550 I wanted to measure weights using a 1.3 mm wide 15” guide bar and chain. A pair of 261s is a mean force cutting firewoo, as is a 261 & 362. I haven't found that it's any different feeling in hand than a 550 except it feels more like a stihl than a husky. suggested STIHL MS 261 Husqvarna 450 Husqvarna 545 Husqvarna 445 Husqvarna 455 Rancher Husqvarna 543 XP STIHL MS 261 Husqvarna 450 STIHL MS 362 STIHL MS 271 We and our partners use cookies to give you the best online experience, including to personalise advertising and content. JavaScript is disabled. Husqvarna 450. We must also add that the parameter of the chains has a much greater impact than one might think. But it’s not until now that we know the exact details, and this will become nerdy pretty quick. I had an ms260 that was very finicky. 260- (i own an 026 ) lighter, older, weaker, doesn't handle as well as a 346 (IMO)-. It comes with a 60cc motor that can cut through almost anything. You must log in or register to reply here. By range you mean just below 11 right, even stihl advertises it at 10.8. During the Picco/Pixel test the Stihl had a one inch longer guide bar and ⅜ saw chain.
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