Ran over a new stihl ms261c with a backhoe..help with parts

[Ckc189]

My buddy accidentally ran over my very new ms261c with a backhoe which broke a LOT of parts on it but it actually still cranks and runs. I'm trying to figure out what saws have have parts in common that I could maybe get a worn out saw and take all the plastics and handles and other parts off of. How feasible do you think this is?? Like does a ms271 have everything similar except for the motor...etc? Any other suggestions not to have to throw away a $600 saw or to purchase the cost of the saw in parts?
Thanks for the help

 

[DP425]

My buddy accidentally ran over my very new ms261c with a backhoe which broke a LOT of parts on it but it actually still cranks and runs. I'm trying to figure out what saws have have parts in common that I could maybe get a worn out saw and take all the plastics and handles and other parts off of. How feasible do you think this is?? Like does a ms271 have everything similar except for the motor...etc? Any other suggestions not to have to throw away a $600 saw or to purchase the cost of the saw in parts?
Thanks for the help

I think your buddy just bought you a new saw, and he get's the old one.

That's what I'd do if I crushed someone's almost new saw. And I'd expect my friends to do the same... or they aren't going to stay my friends.

I guess the exception might be if you set it behind him while he was in the machine, there by wasn't able to see it... or if he was doing a job for you, at the six-pack price.

 

[Ckc189]

I think your buddy just bought you a new saw, and he get's the old one.

That's what I'd do if I crushed someone's almost new saw. And I'd expect my friends to do the same... or they aren't going to stay my friends.

I guess the exception might be if you set it behind him while he was in the machine, there by wasn't able to see it... or if he was doing a job for you, at the six-pack price.

He has offered to pay for it but he was just helping me for the 6pack price and i don't want to make him pay for it

 

[lone wolf]

He has offered to pay for it but he was just helping me for the 6pack price and i don't want to make him pay for it

Who left the saw in the line of fire?

 

[HarleyT]

The ms271 only shares a few parts with the 261.

 

[Ckc189]

Who left the saw in the line of fire?

It wasnt really in the line of fire...He was dragging trees in reverse over to where I was cutting them and just didnt see it. Either way, it was an accident and Im not going to ask him to pay for it. Any other saws that may have a lot of the same parts??

 

[John Lyngdal]

Your best option might be to be on the lookout for a 261C that's been straight gassed.

 

[Ckc189]

Your best option might be to be on the lookout for a 261C that's been straight gassed.

Any ideas on the best way to find one??

 

[singinwoodwackr]

Ebay

 

[Captain Bruce]

I think your buddy just bought you a new saw, and he get's the old one.

That's what I'd do if I crushed someone's almost new saw. And I'd expect my friends to do the same... or they aren't going to stay my friends.

I guess the exception might be if you set it behind him while he was in the machine, there by wasn't able to see it... or if he was doing a job for you, at the six-pack price.

Insurance. Buddy owes you a saw. You screwed up. Whats this thread all about???

 

[cstair2000]

Go to Hutzel.net and get ms 261 complete parts kit. Covers and handle assembly are acceptable.

 

[Stihl Learning]

Go to Hutzel.net and get ms 261 complete parts kit. Covers and handle assembly are acceptable.

I went to Hutzel.net, nothing to do with chainsaws?

 

[lone wolf]

It wasnt really in the line of fire...He was dragging trees in reverse over to where I was cutting them and just didnt see it. Either way, it was an accident and Im not going to ask him to pay for it. Any other saws that may have a lot of the same parts??

Always keep it behind a Tree.

 

[rocketnorton]

https://www.farmertec.com/ST-MS261-Parts-c2885.html

 

[HansFranz]

I went to Hutzel.net, nothing to do with chainsaws?

huztl

https://www.farmertec.com/Search-stihl+261/list-r1.html

 

[cstair2000]

sorry, Hutzel website is now farmertec.com

 

[user 122190]

I had my neighbor graze my 461. Since then I have seen him squarely run over his own saw(s). Happens so often it is like he is aiming for the saws. I've learned that the saws can not be further away to keep them protected. For the OP, lesson learned.

 

[HarleyT]

I had a hutzel once, very painful. Neosporin cleared it right up.