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Stihl ms311 or ms261?
Posted on 3/6/13 at 8:36 pm
Posted on 3/6/13 at 8:36 pm
I'm looking at getting a new chainsaw. My poor little ms170 just can't keep up with what I need to do anymore.
The 261 is about $50 more than the 311, but I've never ran a pro-grade stihl so I'm not sure if it's worth the extra coin while having a little less power than the 311. Both are rated for 20" bars which would cover most of what I would ever do, but I would like to be able to run a semi-skip 24 on occasion.
Anbody here have experience with the pro-grade stihls?
The 261 is about $50 more than the 311, but I've never ran a pro-grade stihl so I'm not sure if it's worth the extra coin while having a little less power than the 311. Both are rated for 20" bars which would cover most of what I would ever do, but I would like to be able to run a semi-skip 24 on occasion.
Anbody here have experience with the pro-grade stihls?
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Posted on 3/6/13 at 8:38 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I'd bet you'll be fine with either. There are no bad Stihl chainsaws.
Posted on 3/6/13 at 8:39 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
My uncle has a 311 all I know is that sob is a work horse.
That's really all the experience I have with those 2. I have a cheap piece of shite poulan.
That's really all the experience I have with those 2. I have a cheap piece of shite poulan.
This post was edited on 3/6/13 at 8:41 pm
Posted on 3/6/13 at 8:41 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
i had one several years ago (if i remember correctly its the similar to the one your asking about). it was tough and freaking heavy as all get-out but didn't seem to bind up as much. also didn't have any problems with it - most importantly
Posted on 3/6/13 at 8:41 pm to Geauxtiga
My little ms170 has been run to hell and back non-stop for about 5 years now. I don't think they're made to be run like I run mine
I'm just not sure if the "pro grade" is worth the extra coin. I've never ran one.
I'm just not sure if the "pro grade" is worth the extra coin. I've never ran one.
Posted on 3/6/13 at 8:42 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
That 311 is a heavy fricker though, but it'll cut anything you need it to.
Posted on 3/6/13 at 8:43 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
i also had a stihl 66 for about 2 years. that was ONE BAD MO' FO'. it got stolen from a job site 
Posted on 3/6/13 at 8:44 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Posted on 3/6/13 at 8:45 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
quote:
The 261 is about $50 more than the 311, but I've never ran a pro-grade stihl so I'm not sure if it's worth the extra coin while having a little less power than the 311. Both are rated for 20" bars which would cover most of what I would ever do, but I would like to be able to run a semi-skip 24 on occasion.
I sell them for a living...go 311. The 311 is a tank and a damn good saw. The 261 IS considered "pro-grade" and can tote a 20" bar but you wouldn't be happy with it IMO. Even with a skip tooth chain you wouldn't be able to run a 24" bar on a 261. You can get away with it on a 311 but I wouldn't make a habit of it.
If you're going to run a 24" bar more than occasionally, do yourself a favor and go with a 362. It is a good jump in price but is hands down the best saw they have put out in the last 5 years, especially since they have discontinued the 440.
Strictly between a 261 and 311, I would go with a 311 and never hesitate.
Posted on 3/6/13 at 8:46 pm to Slickback
Dual wheel single cab with a standard, you don't see those very often.
Posted on 3/6/13 at 8:46 pm to Slickback
I seent it yesterday
Posted on 3/6/13 at 8:47 pm to mack the knife
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i also had a stihl 66 for about 2 years. that was ONE BAD MO' FO'. it got stolen from a job site
If you want/need a bigger saw, a 66 (or 660 as they're called now) is tough to beat. One of the few models that hasn't been a victim of the EPA yet.
Posted on 3/6/13 at 8:47 pm to Srbtiger06
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Srbtiger06
where are you located, Louisiana?
Posted on 3/6/13 at 8:47 pm to mack the knife
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where are you located, Louisiana?
Northwest LA.
Posted on 3/6/13 at 8:49 pm to Srbtiger06
darn, i was hoping SE
Posted on 3/6/13 at 8:49 pm to Srbtiger06
I don't plan on pulling a 24 more than once or twice a year at the most. I'll be running a 20" 99.9% of the time with whatever I buy
I looked at a 362 and that is a fine sonuvabitch but I didn't even look at the price tag on it.
I also looked at a 392 but holy shite that is a heavy SOB. The dude at the store was trying to push the 392 on me more than anything because I mentioned a 24" bar
ETA:391, not 392
I looked at a 362 and that is a fine sonuvabitch but I didn't even look at the price tag on it.
I also looked at a 392 but holy shite that is a heavy SOB. The dude at the store was trying to push the 392 on me more than anything because I mentioned a 24" bar
ETA:391, not 392
This post was edited on 3/6/13 at 8:56 pm
Posted on 3/6/13 at 8:50 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
The pro should get a little better efficiency if I remember right. Plus they cut like absolute animals. I have 2 pros and one normal and the pros cut like animals compared to it.
Posted on 3/6/13 at 8:51 pm to Srbtiger06
If I start cutting enough wood to need a 660 I'll quit my day job
Posted on 3/6/13 at 8:51 pm to Srbtiger06
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discontinued the 440
This for real?
Posted on 3/6/13 at 8:55 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
quote:Was it you who suggested I buy the big Stihl pole saw? I did, too.
I'm just not sure if the "pro grade" is worth the extra coin. I've never ran one.
I have a Stihl chainsaw that's 20 years old and still runs like a top. Think it's a 270, one that they no longer make but local dealer says it's one of the best ever made.
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