My new 260 Pro took no prisoners today

[Plasmech]

A shout out to all those considering the MS-260 Pro...

In my opinion, this puppy ROCKS. Again, I may be new to climbing but not to saws. I recently sold my 290 Heavy Boss and got a 260. So far, there hasn't been ANYTHING that the 290 did that the 260P can't. Nice and light, built like a tank like all pro models (except the 192 T C)...she's a ripper. Love this saw!

Throw a 20" bar on there and it's really sweet to limb with. My feeling is that this saw gets a bad rep because people think it doesn't have enough balls. I think it has plenty of balls to do what it was designed to do.

At some point I will need a 361 or a 441 but as of now, the 260P is taking care of everything.

 

[Rftreeman]

they are good saws, I've got an 026, it runs a 20" well.

 

[Erick]

I burn more fuel in my 260 that any other saw I own.

 

[resotek]

I took out a 75' oak tree last weekend armed with only my 260. The tree was located out of town and I carried just my 260 Pro w/ 16" and 18" bars. I limbed the whole tree with the 16" and used the 18" when the trunk go to be 18" thick. No problems what-so-ever. AWESOME SAW!

-Mel

 

[GrizzlyAdams86]

I've had mine now for about a week and I like it. Got mine w/18" bar.

 

[ckr74]

I've noticed too that my 026 uses alot of gas. Thought it was just me. Great saw though! Bought mine new in 1990 and it runs as good as the day I bought it.

 

[warjohn]

I picked up a used 026 this week, plan on trying it out this weekend on a truckload of hedge. I'm getting excited just thinking about it.

 

[Dan_IN_MN]

I burn more fuel in my 260 that any other saw I own.

I've noticed too that my 026 uses alot of gas. Thought it was just me. Great saw though! Bought mine new in 1990 and it runs as good as the day I bought it.

I think what Erick was saying is that he uses his 260 the most. However, I too, at first, read it as being a gas hog!

 

[Erick]

I think what Erick was saying is that he uses his 260 the most.

Yep!

It's the one saw that goes to every tree I cut.

 

[Chaz1]

Actually it is kind of hard on the gas. Nice saw. As you can see I own one too.. But, it pales in compare to the Husky NE346XP. It's simply an inferior saw in so many ways. Yes, it does lack the "gonads" to keep up. BUT, enjoy it! Very nimble and capable.

 

[willsaw4beer]

Few people will admit it but it would outlive the average 6-8 cord a year hardwood cutter easily, just like a 346xp and 5100 would...

 

[BloodOnTheIce]

I've cut 10 face chords of wood this year with my stepdads early 90's 026 and it never skipped a beat.

 

[skid row]

It's a proven saw with many years on the market.

 

[Jacob J.]

I've seen people here on this forum complain about the weight of the 260/026. It doesn't weigh hardly anything. If an 026/260 is too much saw for someone, they have no business running saws. My 80+ year-old grandmother can still run an 026 without a problem. Of course, her first saw was a Titan 200 Junior @ 30 pounds.

 

[Brushwacker]

I've noticed too that my 026 uses alot of gas. Thought it was just me. Great saw though! Bought mine new in 1990 and it runs as good as the day I bought it.

Take off the 7 tooth 325 rim replace it with 8 or switch to 3/8. Service the air cleaner regularly and I doubt it takes any more then other comparible saws. Every 50cc + saw I run with 325 7 took to much gas. I like to have some wood cut before I start refueling saws.
I think he meant it burned more gas because it was being used more often.
I prefer bigger saws but in that class I wouldn't go out of my way to buy anything else. I have a fair amount of hours behind the 346 and 026 and I like the feel of the 026. Haven't noticed the 346 better in handling charactoristics or reliability and I believe it takes up less space in my truck tool box. Mabe the 346 is a bit faster,definately somewhat smoother and better air filteration. They come a long way from making an 026 or 260 obselete in my book.:greenchainsaw:

 

[jlh26oo]

A shout out to all those considering the MS-260 Pro...

In my opinion, this puppy ROCKS. Again, I may be new to climbing but not to saws. I recently sold my 290 Heavy Boss and got a 260. So far, there hasn't been ANYTHING that the 290 did that the 260P can't. Nice and light, built like a tank like all pro models (except the 192 T C)...she's a ripper. Love this saw!

Throw a 20" bar on there and it's really sweet to limb with. My feeling is that this saw gets a bad rep because people think it doesn't have enough balls. I think it has plenty of balls to do what it was designed to do.

At some point I will need a 361 or a 441 but as of now, the 260P is taking care of everything.

We have the 290 F.B. & a 260 Pro, & all else being equal I too prefer the lighter 260. I also like that the fuel tank on the 260 is translucent, so you can see the level (& consequently know the oil level since it is ~1:1). The only thing I like more about the 290 is its sound, for some reason (both are stock). Very light, powerful, & nimble with 16" bar.

 

[ckr74]

Take off the 7 tooth 325 rim replace it with 8 or switch to 3/8. Service the air cleaner regularly and I doubt it takes any more then other comparible saws. Every 50cc + saw I run with 325 7 took to much gas. I like to have some wood cut before I start refueling saws.
I think he meant it burned more gas because it was being used more often.
I prefer bigger saws but in that class I wouldn't go out of my way to buy anything else. I have a fair amount of hours behind the 346 and 026 and I like the feel of the 026. Haven't noticed the 346 better in handling charactoristics or reliability and I believe it takes up less space in my truck tool box. Mabe the 346 is a bit faster,definately somewhat smoother and better air filteration. They come a long way from making an 026 or 260 obselete in my book.:greenchainsaw:

I think the air filtration has alot to do with fuel consumption. The filter on an 026 plugs up fast giving a richer fuel condition. I bought a new Echo and the filtration is way better than the Stihl. I know most of you guys don't like Echo but like it for limbing and small stuff. I did have to pull low speed limiter cap and adjust to richen it up. I know it's a smaller saw but that thing runs a looong time on a tank of fuel.

 

[Scandy14]

Ms260

I've owned a 260 since 2004, and it is the saw that I take to the woods the most. A tried and true performer with dead-nuts reliability. It is one of the last saws I'd be willing to part with. What else could you expect from a saw?

 

[SawTroll]

I've seen people here on this forum complain about the weight of the 260/026. It doesn't weigh hardly anything. If an 026/260 is too much saw for someone, they have no business running saws. ...

:jawdrop: It is the lightest pro grade 50cc saw around, as far as I know......

 

[Raymond]

Man I love my 026. Oh wait I have a 025, the next one up is a 031. Yeah I love them saws.

Hell I love all my STIHL's. :love1:

You guys have a STIHL Tattoo yet? I do, one day when I figure out how to post pics I'll show ya. :camera: