Newest addition 241c-m

[Spectre468]

Thats a bummer!!

Yes and no. I'm still not 100% sold on the saw, and it's really pricey for what it is. Had I been able to get my hands on one today, I may have walked away from it all the same. That's why I didn't have them order one today for pick up next week.

 

[MustangMike]

I've never run one, but I see that a lot of people are impressed with them. I think the 241 and 661 are getting about the highest percentage of favorable reviews of all the Stihl saws.

 

[wyk]

I see the 241 as a very niche saw for professionals. A 40cc saw for $500+ is a big ask of any amateur. Especially when a 550xp, which weighs just 11 ounces or so more, and has MUCH more power and rev boost(which this 241 is sorely lacking), is in the same price range. This thing is for all day use, every day, clearing trees and large brush. If I only had that job on occasion, and I wasn't a pro, I would much prefer the 550, and even a 261. The gap in power is cavernous. Hell, I still would prefer a 261 with an MM to this saw as it is. It is just more capable. Hell, I would actually rather have a Shindaiwa 452S or 502S, or Echo 500P, to be honest. Those all weigh the same as this 241 and cost nearly $200 less here, and are lasers in your hand.

 

[VinceGU05]

Over $1200 for a 241 down under !

 

[wyk]

Over $1200 for a 241 down under !

They are nearly $800 msrp here. The Shindaiwa 452S is $500. 500P's are 600 smacks.

I'll put it this way - I have this 241 because the original owner wanted to get rid of it for a 261.

 

[wyk]

Here's the results in filtration of nearly a week of firewood and falling duty:

 

[KG441c]

Reindeer I think u have something wacky with that saw? Mine doesnt lack in acceleration at all?

 

[wyk]

Reindeer I think u have something wacky with that saw? Mine doesnt lack in acceleration at all?

It has a bit of hesitation still off throttle here and there. I'll have to see a newer one before I can't decide if I like it or not. Even so, the weight savings aren't worth the power differential between it and 50cc saws - especially since an Echo 500P/Shindaiwa 452S weigh the same and have more displacement, and potentially more power and responsiveness.

 

[KG441c]

I guess its all in perception of what each does and wants in a saw. I had the ported 026 and ported 261 and a ported 362c. The 026 or 261 just doesnt feel small to me so I flipped them both and got the 241c and hadnt regretted it yet

 

[KG441c]

I havent come across anything yet that I felt the 026,261 could do that the 241 couldnt and if so I just grab the 362c or 262xp

 

[KG441c]

A ported 262xp will make anyone a light , well handling firewood saw

 

[MustangMike]

Keith, how do the 362 and 262 compare in wt & power?

 

[wyk]

I guess its all in perception of what each does and wants in a saw. I had the ported 026 and ported 261 and a ported 362c. The 026 or 261 just doesnt feel small to me so I flipped them both and got the 241c and hadnt regretted it yet

The problem with the 241 really showed the last couple of days in work for me. It maxes out under 14K or so before the MT richens her up and caps her off. She has a load of torque for bucking up wood and felling, but loses way out on the top end for limbing compared to other 40 and 50cc rivals. If you spend any time limbing, you know a few more rpms up top make a big difference in how fast you can limb. So, basically, I use it as an all around torquey little ground saw. And it does the job. Would I buy one? Nah - especially not after having to replace the carb on my own dime just 3 years after she was manufactured. If this thing starts to act up again, she will be sold as a parts saw. It will be replaced with a ported 452S or 500P most likely. Hell, those don't even have caps on their H screws in this country.

 

[KG441c]

Keith, how do the 362 and 262 compare in wt & power?

Mike I will have to weigh both saws for u in a few but I have bridges in the 262 which the 262 is alil racier and snappy but the 362c has alil more torque. Very close to me. The 262 fells lighter and easier handling though

 

[KG441c]

The problem with the 241 really showed the last couple of days in work for me. It maxes out under 14K or so before the MT richens her up and caps her off. She has a load of torque for bucking up wood and felling, but loses way out on the top end for limbing compared to other 40 and 50cc rivals. If you spend any time limbing, you know a few more rpms up top make a big difference in how fast you can limb. So, basically, I use it as an all around torquey little ground saw. And it does the job. Would I buy one? Nah - especially not after having to replace the carb on my own dime just 3 years after she was manufactured. If this thing starts to act up again, she will be sold as a parts saw. It will be replaced with a ported 452S or 500P most likely. Hell, those don't even have caps on their H screws in this country.

If u r strictly gonna limb maybe a rim sprocket kit with a 8 pin and 3/8 picco chain?? Big difference

 

[MustangMike]

May be that outboard clutch.

 

[wyk]

A ported 262xp will make anyone a light , well handling firewood saw

A ported 261 makes a 362 redundant. I would like one to compliment my ported 044.



That is with simply removing the baffle - a 30% improvement in an already decent performing saw.

This is how it is ported - 42-45% difference, with loads of torque. Strongest 50cc saw I have ever used(and I have used plenty of them), and I ain't even Mastermind. I just watch his threads. No compression mod, either. 189 psi from the factory. I am starting to notice saws here have more compression than stateside. You would be hard-pressed to find 89 octane in many places in the EU, let alone 87. Our lowest here is 95.

 

[wyk]

If u r strictly gonna limb maybe a rim sprocket kit with a 8 pin and 3/8 picco chain?? Big difference

Exactly - I would have to modify the saw for limbing. Then lose the attributes I need for cutting. Nah, I'll go with a saw better made for such work instead next time out.

 

[KG441c]

Keith, how do the 362 and 262 compare in wt & power?

All r fueled and full of oil

 

[wyk]

Yer right, tho - the 261 weighs significantly more than the 241...