ms201t pics and review

ish · 12th March 2011, 09:28 AM

I got this saw in the mail today. The saw weighs the same as an 020t. Once the exhaust screen is out (just like on all the 200t's) it runs the same as the 020t. The saw is balanced well. It has a Zama 289 chinese carb on it with a limited high jet. It pulls the 16" bar the same as the 020t (I ran the same bar and chain on both for a comparison). The plastic around the exhaust is a little better and the plastic below the clutch has a better clip to keep it from popping out. I do not see a reason to run out and buy an old ms 200t, I am going to buy a new ms 201t once it comes out. Not sure why this one is out though.

ish · 12th March 2011, 09:31 AM

exhaust screen pulled out. Muffler is larger for the EPA.

mitch__1 · 12th March 2011, 01:14 PM

nice

Apocalypsse · 12th March 2011, 07:32 PM

Looks like someone mashed a 192T and 200T together and beat it with the ugly stick for a few hours. I'd rather man handle my 200T than this strange looking thing while up a tree.

On to a more serious note. This version was released to comply with the new EPA rules I think. There is another thread here which was showing the 201T was like 1.3 pounds heavier with only the slightest increase in power. If you are saying it runs better without the exhaust screen then it should be cutting harder than the 200T.

jim1nz · 12th March 2011, 09:51 PM

Thanks for the review mate.

You couldnt see or feel any weight or power difference to the 020 then? Did it both start and run as good as the 020? Is the economy better? How does it look like to work on?

Cheers

Eric Frei · 13th March 2011, 07:46 AM

Any chance of popping a 200T and a 201T fuelled and oiled onto a set of accurate scales ..... no bar or chain on the saw.

MrDiesel · 14th March 2011, 06:03 PM

Does anyone know when its due to hit Oz?

ish · 15th March 2011, 04:25 AM

Stihl called this morning and said that the saw is stolen and they are sending a call tag for it. Ups should be picking it up today. They also said that there is one other saw missing out of Baltimore.

Willard Holmen · 15th March 2011, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ish

Stihl called this morning and said that the saw is stolen and they are sending a call tag for it. Ups should be picking it up today. They also said that there is one other saw missing out of Baltimore.

Just as I said on your other thread ish. "are you sure its not stolen?"

Probably a test model on top of that.

Willard.

ish · 15th March 2011, 06:24 AM

It was a test model. It took them four days after I called them before they got back to me with what was going on.

Willard Holmen · 15th March 2011, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ish

It was a test model. It took them four days after I called them before they got back to me with what was going on.

I googled up MS201T last week after posting on the other thread about the stolen issue . The very 1st search on top of page one was that thread.

I guess when "stolen" is mentioned over the net red flags automatically pop up.

Willard.

Rob Chace · 24th August 2011, 10:16 PM

whats the latest? picked up a 201T the other day, i cant tell any differnce between it and a 200T (weight and power)

Drouin Tree Service · 24th August 2011, 10:47 PM

There on the dealer shelves here,got told they ordered the 200 and thats what came in.

More than likely a good saw.

12th March 2011, 09:28 AM	#1
ish Sappling Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Stanwood, wa Posts: 7	ms201t pics and review I got this saw in the mail today. The saw weighs the same as an 020t. Once the exhaust screen is out (just like on all the 200t's) it runs the same as the 020t. The saw is balanced well. It has a Zama 289 chinese carb on it with a limited high jet. It pulls the 16" bar the same as the 020t (I ran the same bar and chain on both for a comparison). The plastic around the exhaust is a little better and the plastic below the clutch has a better clip to keep it from popping out. I do not see a reason to run out and buy an old ms 200t, I am going to buy a new ms 201t once it comes out. Not sure why this one is out though. Attached Thumbnails

12th March 2011, 09:31 AM	#2
ish Sappling Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Stanwood, wa Posts: 7	Re: ms201t pics and review exhaust screen pulled out. Muffler is larger for the EPA. Attached Thumbnails

12th March 2011, 01:14 PM	#3
mitch__1 Sappling Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 9	Re: ms201t pics and review nice

12th March 2011, 07:32 PM	#4
Apocalypsse Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,152	Re: ms201t pics and review Looks like someone mashed a 192T and 200T together and beat it with the ugly stick for a few hours. I'd rather man handle my 200T than this strange looking thing while up a tree. On to a more serious note. This version was released to comply with the new EPA rules I think. There is another thread here which was showing the 201T was like 1.3 pounds heavier with only the slightest increase in power. If you are saying it runs better without the exhaust screen then it should be cutting harder than the 200T.

12th March 2011, 09:51 PM	#5
jim1nz Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: International, Germany Posts: 473	Re: ms201t pics and review Thanks for the review mate. You couldnt see or feel any weight or power difference to the 020 then? Did it both start and run as good as the 020? Is the economy better? How does it look like to work on? Cheers

13th March 2011, 07:46 AM	#6
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: ms201t pics and review Any chance of popping a 200T and a 201T fuelled and oiled onto a set of accurate scales ..... no bar or chain on the saw. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

14th March 2011, 06:03 PM	#7
MrDiesel Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: here Posts: 192	Re: ms201t pics and review Does anyone know when its due to hit Oz?

15th March 2011, 04:25 AM	#8
ish Sappling Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Stanwood, wa Posts: 7	Re: ms201t pics and review Stihl called this morning and said that the saw is stolen and they are sending a call tag for it. Ups should be picking it up today. They also said that there is one other saw missing out of Baltimore.

15th March 2011, 06:24 AM	#10
ish Sappling Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Stanwood, wa Posts: 7	Re: ms201t pics and review It was a test model. It took them four days after I called them before they got back to me with what was going on.

24th August 2011, 10:16 PM	#12
Rob Chace Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Perth, WA Posts: 238	Re: ms201t pics and review whats the latest? picked up a 201T the other day, i cant tell any differnce between it and a 200T (weight and power)

24th August 2011, 10:47 PM	#13
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,726	Re: ms201t pics and review There on the dealer shelves here,got told they ordered the 200 and thats what came in. More than likely a good saw. __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

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