The Ultra Rare (in USA) MS241CM

[FATGUY]

I emailed back and forth with Stihl USA today about the 241cm. No dice. If they don't want to make it a readily available model, why not have it as a special order? They did dangle a carrot though saying there will be models offered with m-tronic and even fuel injection but gave me no specifics as to when or what regardless of how hard I tried to get info. They were very vague, very annoying and completely disappointing responses. I swear if I didn't know better, I'd say they don't care about getting their ass handed to them by Husqvarna. But, as I posted earlier, when their bottom line starts to hurt, maybe they'll be more forth coming. OK, rant over.

 

[ptjeep]

Any chance we could get some more vids of one of these little hot rods? I absolutely love my 261 and after reading about these 241's, i kinda got an itch to get one of these also(well, if it was possible). You fellas are lucky!

 

[Rudolf73]

So who really wants a MS241?? I can get them for $1249...

 

[gcdible1]

Only if the exchange rate is $2 to $1 US:msp_smile: Still a bit too rich for my wallet.

 

[Rudolf73]

Only if the exchange rate is $2 to $1 US:msp_smile: Still a bit too rich for my wallet.

Not quite, currently $1 AUD buys $1.04 USD... To rich for me also.

 

[young]

So who really wants a MS241?? I can get them for $1249...

add 200 for shipping. btw ill trade you a 346xp for one. they cost 1299AUS and ill eat the difference.

 

[Mastermind]

I was contacted about woods porting one of these saw for a member in Europe......shipping back and forth turned him off. I would like to get one under the knife though. :msp_thumbsup:

 

[Rudolf73]

add 200 for shipping. btw ill trade you a 346xp for one. they cost 1299AUS and ill eat the difference.

Sureeee, that sounds like a fair deal :rolleyes2:

 

[gcdible1]

Not quite, currently $1 AUD buys $1.04 USD... To rich for me also.

Funny years ago we traveled to Niagra Falls Canada and went on a family trip. We went to eat at a pizza place and Dad only had a little bit of Canadian cash left. They were certainly glad to take the American money as it was worth considerably more than Canadian at that time. They did not want to exchange it just take it $ for $ evenly. Its pretty sad the US dollar has fallen over the years. I may just have to make the trip to Canada for a saw!

 

[FATGUY]

Funny years ago we traveled to Niagra Falls Canada and went on a family trip. We went to eat at a pizza place and Dad only had a little bit of Canadian cash left. They were certainly glad to take the American money as it was worth considerably more than Canadian at that time. They did not want to exchange it just take it $ for $ evenly. Its pretty sad the US dollar has fallen over the years. I may just have to make the trip to Canada for a saw!

when I moved here 10+ yrs. ago, I payed $1.57 CAD for every 1 USD. Now they flop back and forth in value, usually within a nickel or less..

 

[gcdible1]

when I moved here 10+ yrs. ago, I payed $1.57 CAD for every 1 USD. Now they flop back and forth in value, usually within a nickel or less..

Crazy huh? So do you hold dual citizenship? If this saw releases I woulnt advertise that or you may be making multiple trips up north for people. LOL. Relatives of my inlaws hold the dual citizenship with Canada and the US.

 

[Stihlman441]

Any chance we could get some more vids of one of these little hot rods? I absolutely love my 261 and after reading about these 241's, i kinda got an itch to get one of these also(well, if it was possible). You fellas are lucky!

I can do that when i find some time,at the moment the 241 is being used almost every day.

 

[Rudolf73]

I can do that when i find some time,at the moment the 241 is being used almost every day.

How does the 241 compare to your 261?

 

[Stihlman441]

How does the 241 compare to your 261?

Thats an interesting questoin
Same air filter system
261 runs a 18'' 3/8 .063
241 runs a 16'' .325 .063
both have 7 pin sprockets
241 is very easy to start,if cold,half worm,worm
261 would be better if only had a couple of saws to choose from to use
241 if hanging out of bucket,cage all day trimming
241 no tune,nothing to worry about,fuel,weather,above sea level,globle worming what ever it dosnt care.:msp_smile:
241 is very good on fuel(sometimes not good if looking for a rest)
if you were cutting 14'' wood all day i dont thing speed wise there would be much in it,but the less weight of the 241 would be a pluss.
Depends on what you wont and what you need,if ya only need a small saw for around the house,propperty trimming and some firewood then the 241 is perfect.
If you have a two saw plan for firewood then a 241C or 261 and say a 441C is perfect.
One thing i dont like about the 241 is how the starter cord is shorter than all my other saws,i find myself bottoming out the cord offen.
Like i said when i get some time i will do a vid with both side by side so yas can see the differance in cutting speed.:msp_smile:
Depend on its use,even if the 241 is slower (i said if) trimming,topping felled trees all day the less weight and handling of the 241 is all good.

 

[MCW]

241 is very good on fuel (sometimes not good if looking for a rest)

I agree 100% there mate

 

[Rudolf73]

I agree 100% there mate

A 660 would give you a rest every 5 minutes

 

[MCW]

A 660 would give you a rest every 5 minutes

If you leaned it out 4 turns

 

[KiwiBro]

241 is very good on fuel(sometimes not good if looking for a rest)

to that I can attest.
There were plenty of long days last Summer on a North facing slope for one lunatic and his 241. Must admit to some tank-watching towards the end of many weeks.

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[Stihlman441]

Nice,looks like your making more grass land for the dear to enjoy.

 

[ptjeep]

So who really wants a MS241?? I can get them for $1249...

Holy cow! For that price I might be able to force myself to run a husky. Maybe.