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Stihl 026 and 260

Started by teddy, August 08, 2009, 09:51:09 AM

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teddy

What is the difference between a a 026 (older model) and 260 (newer model)?

Thanks Matt

Rocky_J

Pretty much just the name, along with some minor year-to-year updates such as the crappy new gas and oil caps. Stihl also tends to change things like carbs or gas tank vents every few years.

On the 026/ 260 series, the 'pro' version has an adjustable oiler and the other one is fixed.

madhatte

The "PRO" versions also have a decompression valve, which is a nice feature but sort of unnecessary on a 50cc saw.  Nonetheless, I think the 026/260 family are excellent machines, regardless of age or extras.

isawlogs


Not all Pro versions have the decompressor  valve ;)
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Cut4fun

Didn't they go from 44mm bore to a 44.7mm bore too.

SawTroll

Quote from: Cut4fun on August 12, 2009, 01:32:29 PM
Didn't they go from 44mm bore to a 44.7mm bore too.

That was later in the 260 history, and in the US the larger bore comes with a more restrictive muffler and a .2kW lower power rating (not so in the rest of the world).  ;)
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madhatte

Quote from: SawTroll on August 12, 2009, 04:25:19 PMthat was later in the 260 history, and in the US the larger bore comes with a more restrictive muffler and a .2kW lower power rating

I can fix that! ;)

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