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MS 201 CEM would be the smallest Stihl rear handle pro saw.Listed as a farm saw on the U.S. site, but as a pro saw on the International site.Next would be the 241.
Quote from: Inaotherlife on January 21, 2019, 10:50:54 AMMS 201 CEM would be the smallest Stihl rear handle pro saw.Listed as a farm saw on the U.S. site, but as a pro saw on the International site.Next would be the 241.Yes a impressive saw. Got a picture of one here "I think". Might be another "new" model as the b/c seems too big for a MS201? (Image hidden from quote, click to view.)
MS 201 CEM would be the smallest Stihl rear handle pro saw.Listed as a farm saw on the U.S. site, but as a pro saw on the International site. It's a hot little number, but pricey.Next is the 241.I like the 35-50-70 three saw plan.Or a 35-70, or maybe 40-70 two saw plan. Or if you don't need the 70, 35-50 or maybe 40-60. But I really like the 35cc saws for everything that I can get away with using them for.
I'm not sure if 40cc and pro go together but what about stihl ms 231
Does the MS241CM use the rim style sprocket. This a VERY important feature to me. It is much easier for me to change than a spur type. Enough wear on the chain does make this a more or less mandatory requirement. I may be asking for the moon, but a man can dream!
Not sure if the 241 has a rim - but being considered in the 'Pro' lines of Stihl I would imagine it does, or could be converted over to using one. My previous 290 didn't have one and Stihl had a conversion kit for a rim which I found let the chain noticeably run easier and freer - so it is a worthwhile upgrade if it isn't OEM included.Personally, if it were me for the small amount of added weight and the extra power that it brings with it over the 241 - I would take a real close look at the 261 version. Best way to decide between one or the other would be to handle both if your local dealer has them on the shelf - even possibly get an opportunity to start a version of each up and realize that there is probably a lot more saw in your hands with the 261version than with the 241.The 241 is no doubt a nice little unit - but I can't help but think that if you purchased one and got comfortable with it you wouldn't at some point wish you had gone slightly bigger for the additional power and ease of cutting bigger timber occasionally, wish to go to a longer bar, or 3/8 RS-type of chain..That is something in my opinion that most 261 users probably don't worry about too much as the 362 version, although it may handle bars a couple of steps up, doesn't in my opinion bring that much of an upgrade with it over a 261 unit.Am I happy with my 261C-M - can't you tell?
the smallest sthl pro saw is the ms150tc it can be run one handed with left or right hand, power head weighs 5.7lbs