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Title: STIHL MS261CM/362CM
Post by: STIHLFULLSKIP on January 09, 2014, 09:57:11 PM
HEY ALL, CAN ANYONE HERE TELL ME WHEN THE 261CM/362CM MODELS WILL BE READILY AVAILABLE. I HAVE READ A LITTLE ON THEM AND KNOW THERE ARE A FEW GUYS OUT THERE RUNNING THEM. I LIVE IN NORTH CENRAL INDIANA, AND BRYAN EQUIP. IS THE WAREHOUSE FOR THIS REGION. THEY ARE SHOWING NOTHING AVAIL. AS OF YET. MY DEALER IS PATIENTLY WAITING AS WELL, AS THEY ARE NEARLY OUT OF STOCK ON THE CARB MODELS. I AM INTERESTED IN BOTH MODELS ASAP.   THANK YOU.
Title: Re: STIHL MS261CM/362CM
Post by: Higgins on January 11, 2014, 12:21:32 AM
They are both in stock in Montana. Both my dealer and the local Ace Hardware have a MS362CM in stock. Currently, the dealer is the only place that has a MS261CM available. Nonetheless, there she sits...
Title: Re: STIHL MS261CM/362CM
Post by: STIHLFULLSKIP on January 11, 2014, 12:39:40 PM
i  wish someone could explain what the hold-up is here in indiana. my only guess is that they are trying to get all the carb models sold first?
Title: Re: STIHL MS261CM/362CM
Post by: Maple61 on January 11, 2014, 08:25:11 PM
I had a similar experience. Went to buy a 261CM from a large Indianapolis area dealer and was told they were not available and didn't know anything about them, similar story from a Mooresville dealer. Just happened to stop by a  Greenwood area dealer for a new chain and WooHoo they had one. Hold out for the CM your going to love it! Have 6 tanks of fuel through it and i am very satisfied. Keep looking you'll find one!
Title: Re: STIHL MS261CM/362CM
Post by: John R on January 12, 2014, 01:49:37 AM
The dealer I use in Michigan has both of them in stock, I'm holding out for the 661 CM.
Title: Re: STIHL MS261CM/362CM
Post by: sweetjetskier on January 12, 2014, 07:47:17 PM
The 261 CM is available in CT for a few months now.

I am looking for the 362 CM Artic version myself.

The 441 CM I had for a few months was a smooth, powerful saw, great for landscape / tree companies.

Title: Re: STIHL MS261CM/362CM
Post by: woodchipper95 on January 12, 2014, 08:03:01 PM
Just tell your dealer to get one for ya should be no problem if he is a good dealer.
Title: Re: STIHL MS261CM/362CM
Post by: sweetjetskier on January 12, 2014, 08:15:46 PM
So, until Northeast Stihl has sold their stock of a particular saw, the new versions will not be made available.

Just the way it works, dealer can ask for certain saws, but until current stock is gone, the wait continues.