Amazing what that little saw can do. If that’s a lot or not is up to the user to decide I’ll leave that discussion for us in the community. ... husqvarna 550xp Stihl. 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. Husqvarna 450. Faster than my stock 346xp 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. Matt, I agree on the Husky system not keeping the fine dust out of the 'airbox'. It comes with a 60cc motor that can cut through almost anything. Yours truly has been cutting a whole year’s worth during this test. I am buying the 346 next week end. Never run one. The 261 didn't need any time to figure itself out and run to full RPM. Stihl. So what the deal? A comparison between two helmets. Just wanted to say im my opinion you can not go wrong with the 346xp. It's not that it is a big deal for someone who maintains their saws. 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. What’s the helmet for? 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. Husqvarna writes on their guide bar that it should be 38 cm on their 15”. The 261 is close to half a kilo lighter with a full tank compared to the 550 XP Mark II. The Stihl, however, does not have a 15” Picco (1.3 mm) so the tests have instead been run using a 16”. 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. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Both chainsaws are fast, but Husqvarna wins by a narrow margin by being quick already from idle running to full throttle. Both Stihl and Husqvarna have been manufacturing chainsaws for over 50 years. I had an ms260 that was very finicky. 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. A pair of 261s is a mean force cutting firewoo, as is a 261 & 362. The Husqvarna 460 Rancher is truly an all-round chainsaw. You must log in or register to reply here. We must also add that the parameter of the chains has a much greater impact than one might think. Probably will be a good saw as well but just hasn't been around long enough to prove it's reliability. As such they are almost identical, but the Stihl has a slightly faster cut straight across. (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. 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. However, this is not something I believe affects usability. For a real upgrade though, look at the Husqvarna 550XP. Stihl in … STIHL MS 250. 260- (i own an 026 ) lighter, older, weaker, doesn't handle as well as a 346 (IMO)-. Husqvarna 346xp Stihl MS 440 Husqvarna 395xp. This proves once again how similar they are in many ways. Jeff in Maine Burning Hunk. STIHL MS 261. Forestry.com is a perfect place for you to grow your personal brand. Stock I like the 346/550 myself. Forestry can have many goals e.g economic, human or environmental. STIHL MS 261. You Stihl guys might be finally converting me over, at least for the 50cc range. Husqvarna 346 XP. He is rightly considered the father of the modern chainsaw, and his company/factory in Germany was the first to mass-produce … Both are good all-around firewood saws. Can't speak for the Dolmar. Without guide bars and chains, the 550 weights 6 kg while the 261 comes in at 5.5 kg. Both are headquartered in Europe. Stihl MS362 & 261 x27, Maul, Wedge and Sledge BTU Possessor. Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by. I guess it’s up for debate whether these can be compared straight up as long as it’s the same width. As for the 261,never run that either. Already on paper the 261 is lighter than the new 550. Discussion in 'Chainsaws' started by skip sail, May 17, 2017. Husqvarna 543 XP. Reply With Quote ... the predecessor to the 550XP (346XP) and both are very nice saws and great firewood saws. Need to get a few more hours on it though! Oct 27, 2008 5,008 Hamilton, IL. STIHL MS 261. Jan 16, 2007 375 East Lansing, MI. For a relatively lightweight saw, it sure packs quite a punch! 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. 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. The dealer offers it for $460 (Dolmar 5105 for $450) I think it's an acceptable deal. 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. Husqvarna 346 XP. 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. Husqvarna 455 Rancher. I had a 260 but sold it cause I liked the the 346 so much more. Other Husqvarna Chainsaws. The Stihl, however, does not have a 15” Picco (1.3 mm) so the tests have instead been run using a 16”. Already on paper the 261 is lighter than the new 550. Turns out he owns a Stihl MS 260, so that's what I bought, since I was looking for a 50 cc saw. 440 would be the best fill for your gap power-wise, but that is a lot of saw for cutting firewood. computeruser Feeling the Heat. The history of Stihl vs Husqvarna. If the 361 cures cancer what does the 261 cure? 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. But it’s not until now that we know the exact details, and this will become nerdy pretty quick. The conclusion of your truly after having run tests on the 550 and 261 is that they are both excellent and pretty awesome chainsaws. Often compared with STIHL MS 261. 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? I'll just make sure to buy accessories and get tune ups or replacements parts thru him. 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. I hear good things about the 261 but never ran one. Reactions: TreePointer. You can feel it, if only slightly, during the test. Husqvarna 346 XP. 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 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" … Either 261 or 362. For me, one of the biggest differences between Husqvarna and STIHL is that STIHL does not sell their products online. Sunfish, that's a good analogy. Nov 28, 2017 #6 If it is bigger than a golf ball it comes home with me. The ms261 is stihl a myth in my neck of the woods and will be until dealers clean out inventory of the ms260. Stock, with a muffler mod, they will keep up with my woods ported 346XP, that eats 261's for lunch. Often compared with Husqvarna 346 XP. why even have both ifn there so similar. Husqvarna 450. 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. I spent about 4 days thinning a rock (sugar) maple grove in the last couple weeks. Trying to be 100% objective here, the 346 with a 16" does clearly handle better. 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. Husqvarna 550 XP. Husqvarna is the worlds largest and oldest manufacturer of power tools, founded in Sweden in the 1690s as a musket manufacturer. 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. The answer is that they are very similar and as this isn’t a scientific test, we’ll have to be careful here. I think it's what your used too. ... Husqvarna 346 XP. Husqvarna writes on their guide bar that it should be 38 cm on their 15”. The ergonomic design makes it easy to handle, even through a long day’s work. 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. Big stuff yes, but not the fine stuff that causes the problems. The name is Husqvarna 550XP Mark II and it’s reaching stores right now. Danno77 Minister of Fire. Husqvarna 545 STIHL MS 261; Power: 2498.0 W: 2834.0 W. Power source: Petrol driven: Petrol driven: Often compared with Husqvarna 545. I have not priced a 261 yet though maybe I should call and see what they want for one. You are using an out of date browser. Worth noting is also that the most comparable test is with the 1.5 mm 15” systems. More information in the video below. Got me wondering though, what the differences between it and the 550 xp are. The 362 would fit your gap and stay on the lower AV side (far less fatigue than a 440). 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. I'm impressed so far. This is due to the identical setup during the test. Husqvarna 346 XP. Stihl 325 RSC chain's on both saws. It's not that it is a big deal for someone who maintains their saws. Now that I got the 361 I cant say enough good things about it. Husqvarna 545. In this article we give you both sides of the story so you can decide which chainsaw brand is right for you. In comparing a Stihl 260 or 261 to a Husqvarna 346xp chain saws. Husqvarna 460 Rancher vs Stihl MS 311. It's just so much fun to run. It's not that it is a big deal for someone who maintains their saws. Stock comparison before porting. The difference is so small though that it probably doesn’t matter at all. Stihl writes 37 cm on their equivalent. But it’s not until now that we know the exact details, and this will become nerdy pretty quick. 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). In reality, my results show 34.5 cm for Mark 2 and 36 cm for Stihl. 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. FOUND IT Husqvarna 550xp or Stihl 261CM. I hope guys don't get me wrong the 346 is one hell of a saw, nothing wrong with it at all. Stihl writes 37 cm on their equivalent. 550 has a 6% larger fuel tank and could run for an equivalently longer period of time. STIHL MS 261. Husqvarna 346 XP. 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. Russo's power equipment .......Shiller park IL. If I had to choose, it would be the 261, simply for the better filtration and porting potential. It's flat out as reliable a saw as you can get. 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. Husqvarna 550 Mark II X-Cut vs. Stihl 261CZum Ersten Mal vergleiche ich unsere beiden neuen Sägen beim Schneiden von Schwedenfackeln! Forestry employs nearly 14 million people worldwide. 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. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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. The 261 will raise up more when speeding up without holding the grip. Has 45 hours on it right now and runs great. In reality, my results show 34.5 cm for Mark 2 and 36 cm for Stihl. Tree farmer equipment #1 – what do you need to manage your own forest. Proudly presented by Skogsforum Media AB © 2017 - 2021. He's been so helpful that I would not mind if he made a bigger margin anyway (but I won't tell him that). 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. Stihl vs Husqvarna Chainsaws — when it comes to chainsaws, this is a classic debate with plenty of passion on both sides of the fence. A classic geek when it comes to forestry and tech. Another detail that I noticed was that they balance differently. Never owned a Husqvarna chain saw, always had Stihl before getting the Echo. Dec 3, 2011 #18 wood4free said: This is clearly noticeable in the build as Husqvarna’s guide bar is longer. Husqvarna 545. Husqvarna 545. 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. It is named for the Swedish town where it originated and has been manufacturing quality chainsaws since 1959. Here too the results might be somewhat boring. 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. Started skogsforum.se in 2005, have been coding since 1999 and also spent 4 years in a harvester. The 545 is autotune, mag case, pro grade quality. both saw hand filed before taking the vid, depth gauge set to 0,65mm Two-stroke is largely about the aggressiveness and speed of the engine. Good saw but was, well, finicky!! What do you think? Lives in Sweden. JavaScript is disabled. Husqvarna 450. STIHL MS 261. 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. If you’re a history buff, or if you like the idea of a long-running rivalry, then this is the section for you. During the Picco/Pixel test the Stihl had a one inch longer guide bar and ⅜ saw chain. 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. By range you mean just below 11 right, even stihl advertises it at 10.8. 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? The 545 is probably the strongest, lightest fastest saw of that displacement ive run. husqvarna 550xp vs Stihl ms 261. Husqvarna 445. Husqvarna 346 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.
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