Stihl pro vs non-pro? What's the difference? | Arborist, Chainsaw ...
WEBDec 7, 2009 · As has been stated above - the 026 PRO (MS260 PRO) has an adjustable oiler and a compression release.....while the 026 (MS260) standard version does not have an adjustable oiler or compression release. Here is the description from the Stihl website for the "PRO" model. "This chain saw takes design to the next step.
Identifying Stihl Chainsaw models - Arborist, Chainsaw & Tree …
WEBJan 6, 2011 · in the past, Stihl used even numbers for pro saws and uneven for the others. The 034 for example is a pro saw. The numbers changed now and the 034 became the 340 -> 341 by now. This is still right for most of the saws, but you have the 181 and that's not a pro saw, but you also have the 650 and that one is a pro saw.
How to tell stihl model from serial#? - Arborist, Chainsaw & Tree …
WEBJun 28, 2008 · Every Stihl model is part of a series that gets assigned a series number when it goes into the R & D phase and if it makes it to production. Any parts unique to that series will have the first four numbers of the part number as the series number. So look on the bottom of the tank housing and you will see an 11 digit number.
Stihl chainsaw years and model history and information
WEBApr 20, 2013 · 1101 BL 1952-1959. 1102 BLK 1954-1966. 1106. Contra 06 1959-1968. Contra S 06 1964-1968. Contra 070 1959-1968. 070 1968-1977. 090 1968-1977. 1107 07 1961-1965.
Professional vs. Home model Stihl - Arborist, Chainsaw & Tree …
WEBOct 6, 2010. #16. sunfish said: Home owner saws are fine and take a lot of abuse, but I like pro models much better! Buy what you like. There is a lot more difference than just the power to weight ratio, the non-pro Stihls have a plastic case, and are much harder to work on than the pro ones for most people.
Stihl List of Models by Year and CC's | Arborist, Chainsaw & Tree …
WEB315. Reaction score. 88. Location. Lansing, MI. Mar 29, 2009. #1. Someone once posted a list of Stihl saws by model number, year of manufacture and engine size. I cannot find it now, can anyone provide a link?
Various Stihl 661 models - Arborist, Chainsaw & Tree Work Forum
WEBJan 10, 2019 · Sep 23, 2023. #8. huskihl said: 661c and cm are the same thing. A “C” is a “CM”. They’re Mtronic. Any coil later than (above) 4700c should be trouble free. A plain 661 has an adjustable carb. As I undestand it the cylinders all interchange.
Best Stihl saws ever made? - Arborist, Chainsaw & Tree Work Forum
WEBApr 12, 2012 · I was wandering what models everyone likes. I have owned and fixed many Stihl saws 024,026,028,036,044,MS260,360,361,362,460,660 and totally refinished an 088 that sold on ebay for $1250 a $600 profit. I would say the impressive saws were the 026/MS260,MS361 and the MS460. The best in my opinoin is the MS460.
Newer model Stihl saws vs older models | Arborist, Chainsaw
WEBApr 13, 2013 · For instance the Husky 372 or Jonsered 2172 both being about 72cc (slightly less) I have mostly older Stihls. Not real old ones but models like 026, 028, 019T, 018, etc. I have only one MS model and that's the MS660. One of the primary reasons I don't have newer Stihls is that I detest the flippy caps.
Web Site that explain Stihl model numbers? - Arborist, Chainsaw …
WEBMay 17, 2009 · Spiked bumpers for other models of saws will also have the 664 part classification number (i.e. 1110 664 0501 which is a spiked bumper suitable to a number of saws, like the 034/036, 026/MS-260, 040, 041, etc.) 0506 indicates a part series number, advanced numbers of which indicate a superseded part or an "improved" part which has …