Stihl ms 260?

treestyle · 24th July 2007, 11:25 PM

Thinking of getting a smaller saw to block down with.
I currently have a 192 and 460. the 192 struggles with bigger stuff and the 460 is a bit heavy, any thoughts on the 260 would be great.

Thanks!

Quintrex · 25th July 2007, 12:08 AM

MS 260, formerly 026, are a good little saw, max bar length 16" or they battle.
Husky 346 is very similar.
Steve

JSY440 · 25th July 2007, 02:37 AM

how about the husky 357, great little saw and certainly not short of power! Used to use a 260 but would never go back after the 357, slightly bigger engine but personally i think its a great saw!

Ekka · 25th July 2007, 05:02 AM

Treestyle, if you are cutting palms dont go Husky!

I have a 250 running 3/8 picco not 325 chain, take th screen out the muffler, open the vents a little with the screw driver, goes really well. But my main worker saw is 440, I also got 460 but 440 is lighter and running 18" bar. Need the grunt for palms.

treestyle · 26th July 2007, 01:37 AM

yeah, i'm a sthil man through and through. I reckon Huskies perfer colder weather anyway. Thought bout 440? too similar to the 460. Need a good mid range saw will be used on palms when needed. how long do you get out of a 250?

thanks Ekka!

Ekka · 26th July 2007, 02:23 AM

2 years!

Houthakker · 30th July 2007, 11:11 AM

Ever tried a 260 with a 3/8 RSC chain + Z7 sprocket + blade.?

24th July 2007, 11:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
treestyle Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Brisbane Posts: 128	Stihl ms 260? Thinking of getting a smaller saw to block down with. I currently have a 192 and 460. the 192 struggles with bigger stuff and the 460 is a bit heavy, any thoughts on the 260 would be great. Thanks!

25th July 2007, 05:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,830	Treestyle, if you are cutting palms dont go Husky! I have a 250 running 3/8 picco not 325 chain, take th screen out the muffler, open the vents a little with the screw driver, goes really well. But my main worker saw is 440, I also got 460 but 440 is lighter and running 18" bar. Need the grunt for palms. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

26th July 2007, 02:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,830	2 years! __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

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25th July 2007, 12:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
Quintrex Mature tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 457	MS 260, formerly 026, are a good little saw, max bar length 16" or they battle. Husky 346 is very similar. Steve

25th July 2007, 02:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
JSY440 Sappling Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: scotland Posts: 5	how about the husky 357, great little saw and certainly not short of power! Used to use a 260 but would never go back after the 357, slightly bigger engine but personally i think its a great saw!

26th July 2007, 01:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
treestyle Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Brisbane Posts: 128	yeah, i'm a sthil man through and through. I reckon Huskies perfer colder weather anyway. Thought bout 440? too similar to the 460. Need a good mid range saw will be used on palms when needed. how long do you get out of a 250? thanks Ekka!

30th July 2007, 11:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
Houthakker Sappling Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 39	Ever tried a 260 with a 3/8 RSC chain + Z7 sprocket + blade.?