Had a big job fall in my lap the other day, and my little MS 270 just wouldn't do it, so I picked up this beaut. Bought from www.artslawnmow... www.stihlusa.c...
I agree. My grandpa 070 is still being used today despite it being 40 years of age. I hope I can get one of those in the video because its not available in my country. I heard they are more stable than the old contact point chainsaws.
A real beast of a Stihl and a damn bad ass great saw is the Stihl MS361, which is probably the best all rounder (for large to small stuff) Stihl chainsaw ever made. Any other viewers out there that maybe agree....??.
Bought one recently with the 32” bar and full skip chain. Cut tons of Sugar Gum with it. Always starts, hot or cold. And yes, I do use the decomp valve... Not for limbing, but bucking the big stuff is a breeze. I think my left bicep grew 2” this summer. ;-)
I was running this saw for about 2 hours at about a 30-50% duty cycle ruclips.net/user/postUgkxfQm1wmg0ItKDLavxj1nXtQY9HP7EF504 and it did a great job. I used the lever for the built in sharpener to clear chip buildup out more than to actually sharpen the chain. It managed to cut some hardwood stumps much larger than it's size without bothering the neighbors with hours of 2 stroke noise.
I deal with quite a bit of depression myself man, pretty violent childhood don't really want to say anymore than that on a public forum... One thing is for sure, I wouldn't give up rats @$$ about any trolls. There's no telling how many people you may have just helped. From your neighboring state south of you, keep fighting the good fight... Just bought my first Stihl chainsaw, been watching your videos to get as much education on it as possible. Thanks for the info and honesty.
Got it in today off of EBay, couldn't afford a new one lol, MS661 has a modified muffler that makes it sound like a dirt bike. Lovin life in this moment.Now to mill some Walnut..."I have fought the good fight, I have kept the faith, I have finished the race."
A 661 was the most recent addition to my toolbox and I would argue it's the best stock saw on the market. Anyone can mod a saw up and make it crazy, but out of the box this saw is amazing. If you're felling big wood it's a must have. Second must have....a 362 (or a 361...just doesn't have all the tech). You'll never need anything else.
Bought the 661 for use with my alaskan saw mill. Had 4 huge oak trees we milled. A beast of a saw. Playing around with different chain types and bar lengths. Real happy so far. But I need a full on band saw mill for this negative cash flow hobby. LOL.
Just bought my new MS 661 w/36" bar a coupla months ago from Garnetts in Hartselle, AL to add to my Stihl line up. Love would be an understatement. This saw is poetry in form, design and performance. Simply bad to the bone. Compliments my 034 AV and MS 250 quite nicely.
I've ran an 044 for the last 25 years and yes it's a fantastic saw, but after buying one of these 661's I really love the antivibe system. These saws are smooth as silk to run, and it is now my go to saw.
Great video. I have a MS660 with a 36" bar I use for big stuff. I had to install the high output piston and control bolt in the oiler pump when I got it to oil the 36" bar like I wanted it to. The stop pin on the 661 allows the control bolt to rotate more and give the piston a bigger stroke. I was considering upgrading but I'm old and don't like manhandling those big saws anymore. My MS441RCM or MS362RCM will do 90% of my firewood work.
I've had my 661 for just over 2 years now and she makes big piles of saw dust. But just yesterday i cut down a gum tree and was cutting it up, went to restart it no go. No spark at all not happy looks like the ignition module is dead just out of warranty by 1 month hopefully they fix it for free!
Hi Human I had a 032 chainsaw Which it was a great saw but had seen better days now I have a ms661 cm and I love it .It came with a 25 inch bar and it's a beast .I mainly use it for fire wood .I also have a HS81R MS201T KM130R HT131 FS45C BG76 I do all gardening maintenance and love my stihl machines.Have a good one human
Best ending to a video ever! Send it... I just picked up a chainsaw mill and was looking at one of these bad boys to throw logs through. Im pretty much sold after watching this.
I love this saw.. the last tree service had one.. then they got a 500i... Its a better all around saw, but when you got the big wood, 661cm is king.. we dont use 880s here in south alabama. Even in the knarliest live oak, the 661 eats
Nice saw human! That should provide you some increased production on the large stuff for sure. Sounds awesome, cuts better. Good luck and keep safe my friend! P.S. Great video and content.
good shit mang. this old dog appreciates you bringing me up to speed on the new stuff. im waiting for delivery as we speak. bought it to do some milling. will definitely post some videos of it in action.
SWEET! I just bought a 661, my 660 is getting old and we just had a hurricane come through, I also picked a 441. I know you'll be completely satisfied with the 661, Happy cutting
Thanks Human. A great presentation informative with detail for Stihl MS 661 C-M unit. Love the last bit...! Grunt! Love:)! Currently operating vintage Stihl 038 Magnum purchased in 1995 with 24 inch bar and tungsten chain. Love it with care for 25 years. Need bigger stuff. Human you have been very informative in regards to MS 661 performance and I am in consideration to purchase this unit at AU$2300 for cutting big Australian aged Red Gum. Hard as granite. Will a tungsten chain be a good investment for this unit during my purchase? Want to cut big stuff old and hard seasoned dead 50 year old Australian Red Gum wood 1 metre wide + and more for firewood. Silhl MS 661 C-M looks great for super big jobs. My current Stihl Magnum 038 is still doing well in 2020 with tungsten chain and with care plus respect! Ansett 727.
Thats what i call a saw, im generally a Husky fan(Im a Swedish guy), but that saw is a big one! Would be fun to see this against Husky 3120 XP. Good review then, keep up the good woork
I was noticing how narrow the kerf was in that new bar and chain. nice. The only reason I like the larger 0.063" gauge chain is that it stretches less.
Absolutely, don't work there any more and I'm still up there at least twice a week, lol. Been doing some tree work for steve, and my old video "first fellings" are at the mechanic phil's house.
I own a 661 m-tronic been a good saw. I’m ordering a regular carb model 661 from Europe. And plan to sell the m-tronic. I’m thinking in the future the electronics are gonna be a problem.
Peter McLean till it goes down. lots of problems with 661 and they are a pooch. there are people and myself that remove all the m tronic garbage and put a 660 coil and a 660 carb then you have a saw with some power and reliability to
Me too, a bit nervous though, messing up something on this saw is going to be a pricey mistake, need to do quite a bit of research before making any mods at all.
So, I'd like to get a 661 but am concerned w/ the idea of putting electronics in the chainsaw. E.g., costly repairs. Also, like one poster noted that the saw should run idle for 30 secs before shutting off so the capacitor can charge for the micro-controller to function properly. Something like that seems to me a little finicky so I think to myself what else am I going to have to deal with? In your opinion, do the benefits of having the electronics really outweigh the costs?
To date I've not had any issues with it, though I'm sure everyone is correct in that if a carb issue did arise, it would be more expensive to repair. As to the idling of it before shutting it off, something I've never done, and have never had an issue starting it, hot or cold. So far, I'm very happy with it, same with my mtronic 201t, my works 261, and my demo T540, all are running great. One note though, the stihl manual recommends 89 octane minimum, and the 261 hates the 87 octane my boss buys, runs great with my fuel though (93 octane)
I've got a MS660 Magnum with a 36" bar and love it for the big stuff. I didn't know they went to .063 3/8 as mine is .050 3/8. RS chain only on those for me! ;) NICE saw and I know you'll love that bad boy.
I am buying one soon just because I can and it will rip through anything faster, screw a 462 or 500i that has soft shocks and eats more chips than a beaver... they say heavy, I say mother will not be using it and that is that.
Will you please give the decompression valve on the 261 a BREAK !!! Your not going to be in your 20,s for ever ,once you hit fifty you will be glad you have it,there's a reason they put it there in the first place,other than that gr8 videos thanks for sharing
Its not jsut for old dudes, it saves on starter cords too. I have to carry a spare for my 066 and 064's. With the newer MS series with the decomp don't really need to carry a spare cord, don't break cords as often on those using the decomp.
It's running great. The first production of the saw had an issue with fuel puddling in the intake, causing it to run lean and burn up. They've fixed it since then though.
maybe just me? but when i worked with new 46, could feel it more power in felt lighter" even if not, new 66 bro liked it but not the same" good saws tho cheers.
Im an Echo guy, but damn thats a heck of a saw! If I had the money and use for one Id have one in a heartbeat....Hell we can ALWAYS come up with a reason to use it huh? Just wish Stihl saws weren't so damn expensive, but I guess you get what you pay for. Those Germans sure do know how to make stuff
I have a 28" light, generally keep it on the 461 though. Makes that saw a whole lot lighter than the 661. Love it to death, but generally only grab it when I absolutely need it.
Human I bet it dose do good on a 461.i have the 880magnum that I run longer bars on and the 661 for 25 to 28" bars and of course the 201t for climbing and the ht131 pole saw. Love me some sthil.i do tree work for myself so I can relate to a lot of your content.thanks man
I recently bought a Stihl MS 661 CM Magnum by accident (complicated story so I'll spare everyone the details) and I'm pretty pissed off because I wanted the MS 661 R instead! My reasoning is that I don't like the idea of having electronics in a chainsaw. My question is for those that have the CM, What is your experience with your saw and has the electronics caused you any problems. I'm thinking of getting rid of it or possibly giving it a chance.
I got one of these a couple months ago with 3/4 wrap and 32" bar. 3/8-.050 RS chain. My dogs look different than yours. I picked up a SugiHara lightweight bar and it is handier but a little more flexible when horizontal. I only have 5 tanks through it so far but real good power. Nice job felling that rotted tree! I have my oiler set just past my sunken stop pin and it oils good there.
Just a touch nose heavy at 32" now, much better. I hear the Stihl light bars are actually a tad lighter than the Sugi's. Maybe your 36 will be good. It's all about setting these babies down in the wood though! They are about weightless when they are cutting. I love mine too, real engineering demonstrations. Good luck and be safe.
Awesome video. Thanks for the informative steps you took in showing off your saw. I just purchased a 661 myself and haven't gotten a chance to run it yet. I can't wait to try her out. She is a sexy beast. Sexy yet very intimidating. I think I will name mine "Martha".
Very nice, I've still yet to give mine a name. Though I'm not sure how you bought one and haven't run it yet!? I went crazy on the first wood I came across, lol.
Lol. I've been busy with work, but this weekend I WILL make time to sling some sawdust. I've cranked it up a few times but thats it. Let me know what you name her when you do. Take care man!
Actualy, there is another difference between the old 660 and the 661, the 660 had a piston diameter of 54mm, and a piston stroke of 40mm, and the 661 has a 56mm piston and a piston stroke of 37mm. looks like they changed the Engine proportion to optimize some of the characteristics, iam not exactly sure how this affects the output performance, but it defenitly does in some ways. but i found this out after i got my MS 661 C-M. If you wanne see me Milling Trees with this Saw you can check out my Channel. but nice Video, keep on the good work.
My ms661c took a crap on me in the middle of dropping an oak tree. I had to finish the cut with my undersized ms250. That was only the fourth time I used and it let me down. It would not start, no spark, the coil cost $100.00. Will this happen every fourth time I use it. They must be made in China now like everything else.
Just found out something about the oiler on these saws. to get the high out put you have to take the oiler out(kinda of a pain in the ass) and take out the pin. it's a drift pin.....pull it out and you can turn up the volume. I tried to push it in while mounted in the saw but couldn't. hope this clears up some confusion about it
+Human well......that seems way...way easier than what I did. tried to tap it in but it seemed to not be moving........prior army so I guess I have to do it the hard way
lol, right there with you, prior navy, fix it till it breaks! I tried just pushing it in, wasn't happening that way, why I grabbed a small punch and small hammer. Didn't beat on it hard, just gave it a few taps and it seemed to go in smoothly.
After all these years running big Husq's and I STIHL dont know how to understand their line of saws. Does it not make sense to use the displacement in CC in the model of the saw like Husq does?
Yeah that would make sense, but generally the first number is roughly about the displacement, and if the second number is a 6 it means it's a pro forestry saw that's a bit easier to work on in the woods if you absolutely had to. But new ones like the 400 confuse that by being a pro saw with a 0 as the second number so I guess it doesn't make sense anymore
Most orange chain saws are heavier than the competition even if the manual or spec sheet says differently! Put them on a scale, you will find out quick enough that both stihl and husky are somewhat untruthful with their weight specs
I'm not entirely sure about that. Off the top of my head I'd think you'd probably have to get a different style side cover all together to get the captive nuts. Don't think they're interchangeable. and thanks =)
Hey so I just bought one used. It is extremely hard to pull the chord even when pressing the decompression button. Am I doing something wrong? Yours seemed to pull relatively smoothly. I'm thinking there might be something wrong with the decompression. I can get it to fire without a bar and drop starting it but even that is pretty hard.
So the switch always stays in the "on" position? Do you have to flick the lever to the very bottom to start or do some other wizardry? Otherwise it's like a gun with no safety and I'm sure they thought of something. I'm still so used to the 4-position lever.
I picked one up last week.
Made the salesman's day.
I took the saw out of the truck and tree ran away!
Where you get this saw to buy
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I’m not saying Stihl is the best just because Its my personal favorite; but they are hand forged in Valhalla with Thor’s own hammer.
I agree. My grandpa 070 is still being used today despite it being 40 years of age. I hope I can get one of those in the video because its not available in my country. I heard they are more stable than the old contact point chainsaws.
Except they're made in Germany... and litterally have nothing to do with vikings
Stihl is all I buy I don't buy no cheap ass shit everything I have is from stihl
Yea Buddy
A real beast of a Stihl and a damn bad ass great saw is the Stihl MS361, which is probably the best all rounder (for large to small stuff) Stihl chainsaw ever made. Any other viewers out there that maybe agree....??.
Bought one recently with the 32” bar and full skip chain. Cut tons of Sugar Gum with it. Always starts, hot or cold. And yes, I do use the decomp valve... Not for limbing, but bucking the big stuff is a breeze. I think my left bicep grew 2” this summer. ;-)
I was running this saw for about 2 hours at about a 30-50% duty cycle ruclips.net/user/postUgkxfQm1wmg0ItKDLavxj1nXtQY9HP7EF504 and it did a great job. I used the lever for the built in sharpener to clear chip buildup out more than to actually sharpen the chain. It managed to cut some hardwood stumps much larger than it's size without bothering the neighbors with hours of 2 stroke noise.
The balance on those babies are the best ever! It even has the best motor
Probably the best damn looking chainsaw i have ever seen. I absolutely love Stihl chainsaws. I owe an 036-05
I deal with quite a bit of depression myself man, pretty violent childhood don't really want to say anymore than that on a public forum... One thing is for sure, I wouldn't give up rats @$$ about any trolls. There's no telling how many people you may have just helped. From your neighboring state south of you, keep fighting the good fight... Just bought my first Stihl chainsaw, been watching your videos to get as much education on it as possible. Thanks for the info and honesty.
Enjoy your saw, always makes me forget all else and enjoy the moment =)
Got it in today off of EBay, couldn't afford a new one lol, MS661 has a modified muffler that makes it sound like a dirt bike. Lovin life in this moment.Now to mill some Walnut..."I have fought the good fight, I have kept the faith, I have finished the race."
I just got my first 661 brand new with wrap around handle and 36” es lite. Love it!!!
Ok Buckin
I'm surprised how great your video content is for how little subs you have. Great camera angles and good quality.
Thanks, trying to make the videos somewhat decent with the ammount of time I have to devote to them.
Human I enjoy high quality videos. Anything recorded on a potato and audio from u see water just ain't enjoyable to watch.
A 661 was the most recent addition to my toolbox and I would argue it's the best stock saw on the market. Anyone can mod a saw up and make it crazy, but out of the box this saw is amazing. If you're felling big wood it's a must have. Second must have....a 362 (or a 361...just doesn't have all the tech). You'll never need anything else.
If you are working like an arborist or a tree pruner you might need the MS 201, also a fantastic mini chainsaw. :D
Bought the 661 for use with my alaskan saw mill. Had 4 huge oak trees we milled. A beast of a saw. Playing around with different chain types and bar lengths. Real happy so far. But I need a full on band saw mill for this negative cash flow hobby. LOL.
Just bought my new MS 661 w/36" bar a coupla months ago from Garnetts in Hartselle, AL to add to my Stihl line up. Love would be an understatement. This saw is poetry in form, design and performance. Simply bad to the bone. Compliments my 034 AV and MS 250 quite nicely.
Dude, I congratulate you with the purchase of a good instrument. my opinion is that this is by far the best chainsaw in the world!
Thanks much =)
044 best overall....
I've ran an 044 for the last 25 years and yes it's a fantastic saw, but after buying one of these 661's I really love the antivibe system. These saws are smooth as silk to run, and it is now my go to saw.
Joe Blow maybe i ll take a look at 661. 044 still pulls 32" bar thru the big stuff...but more power more better...
ron paul I just got a 661. I run my uncle’s 440 and the 661 is a step up. Definitely worth it. Btw, I voted for you twice.😉
Great video. I have a MS660 with a 36" bar I use for big stuff. I had to install the high output piston and control bolt in the oiler pump when I got it to oil the 36" bar like I wanted it to. The stop pin on the 661 allows the control bolt to rotate more and give the piston a bigger stroke. I was considering upgrading but I'm old and don't like manhandling those big saws anymore. My MS441RCM or MS362RCM will do 90% of my firewood work.
Totally agree, only use the 661 when I have too, lol
I've had my 661 for just over 2 years now and she makes big piles of saw dust. But just yesterday i cut down a gum tree and was cutting it up, went to restart it no go. No spark at all not happy looks like the ignition module is dead just out of warranty by 1 month hopefully they fix it for free!
I just got my MS661 yesterday and can't wait to try it out.
I put those big dogs on my 460 years ago, with a 28 inch bar, it keeps the saw from tipping forward into the ground when at rest
Just bought one, my first personal saw
Time for it to start paying itself off i cant wait
I ordered the MS660 this afternoon! Can't wait…I'll be running it on a chainsaw mill setup.
Sweet!
Hi Human
I had a 032 chainsaw
Which it was a great saw but had seen better days now I have a ms661 cm and I love it .It came with a 25 inch bar and it's a beast .I mainly use it for fire wood .I also have a HS81R MS201T KM130R HT131 FS45C BG76 I do all gardening maintenance and love my stihl machines.Have a good one human
Excellent Review!
You answered many of the questions about the chainsaw I was looking for.
Thank you 😊
I got the same saw with the 25 inch bar and its unstoppable
What's with the warbling engine note when it's buried deep? Sounds like a pulsating.
Best ending to a video ever! Send it... I just picked up a chainsaw mill and was looking at one of these bad boys to throw logs through. Im pretty much sold after watching this.
28" bar best chainsaw used ❤
Nearly performed Hasqvarna 592xp.
I love this saw.. the last tree service had one.. then they got a 500i... Its a better all around saw, but when you got the big wood, 661cm is king.. we dont use 880s here in south alabama. Even in the knarliest live oak, the 661 eats
Nice saw human! That should provide you some increased production on the large stuff for sure. Sounds awesome, cuts better. Good luck and keep safe my friend!
P.S. Great video and content.
I miss these vids
good shit mang. this old dog appreciates you bringing me up to speed on the new stuff. im waiting for delivery as we speak. bought it to do some milling. will definitely post some videos of it in action.
Awesome, looking forward to seeing it in action!
SWEET! I just bought a 661, my 660 is getting old and we just had a hurricane come through, I also picked a 441. I know you'll be completely satisfied with the 661, Happy cutting
Absolutely love it, like you though, would like to get a 441 or 461, lugging it around gets old after awhile.
Human No, sir, it's gets old IMMEDIATELY!! LOL
bbigrocker1
LOL, right you are
I’m so happy with my ms462c I have 5 arc of pine to cut up and lot of walnut
Can I suggest that you show a blade change and tension when you do a review. It is the most frequent servicing item for me
Thanks Human. A great presentation informative with detail for Stihl MS 661 C-M unit. Love the last bit...! Grunt! Love:)! Currently operating vintage Stihl 038 Magnum purchased in 1995 with 24 inch bar and tungsten chain. Love it with care for 25 years. Need bigger stuff. Human you have been very informative in regards to MS 661 performance and I am in consideration to purchase this unit at AU$2300 for cutting big Australian aged Red Gum. Hard as granite. Will a tungsten chain be a good investment for this unit during my purchase? Want to cut big stuff old and hard seasoned dead 50 year old Australian Red Gum wood 1 metre wide + and more for firewood.
Silhl MS 661 C-M looks great for super big jobs.
My current Stihl Magnum 038 is still doing well in 2020 with tungsten chain and with care plus respect!
Ansett 727.
Nice little limbing saw,
For Paul Bunyan.
Nothing will be a problem now.
Nice. Good saw. I just picked up a 461. Seems to have similar power to my 661, but feels lighter in the hand. Nothing like slinging a big saw!
Thats what i call a saw, im generally a Husky fan(Im a Swedish guy), but that saw is a big one! Would be fun to see this against Husky 3120 XP. Good review then, keep up the good woork
I was noticing how narrow the kerf was in that new bar and chain. nice. The only reason I like the larger 0.063" gauge chain is that it stretches less.
I've been going to Art's for years. They're awesome.
Absolutely, don't work there any more and I'm still up there at least twice a week, lol. Been doing some tree work for steve, and my old video "first fellings" are at the mechanic phil's house.
good taste in music and saws. tool and stihl
Pretty much my two favorite things. Thinking my mind will explode if we get the new album, and a 462/881 in the same week.
ah man i cant wait until the 441 comes back out next year
+Human huge props for TOOL and Stihl bro! You've proven yourself worthy to make life decisions for me
LMAO, I can't even make life choices for myself!
CNKCLAN2 iv heard system of a down in some of his vids too so double props lol
Very nice saw !Congrats i feel that way about my husky 390 but i buy stihl too!Enjoy
I own a 661 m-tronic been a good saw. I’m ordering a regular carb model 661 from Europe. And plan to sell the m-tronic. I’m thinking in the future the electronics are gonna be a problem.
U can always put a new carb, coil, and top cover, on the m tronic saw to make it a standard version
Talkin about chainsaws with tool on the radio. I'm home
i just bought a ms661c great saw plenty of power and love the m-tronic
Peter McLean till it goes down. lots of problems with 661 and they are a pooch. there are people and myself that remove all the m tronic garbage and put a 660 coil and a 660 carb then you have a saw with some power and reliability to
Can't wait to see what it can do once you modify it like your 201
Me too, a bit nervous though, messing up something on this saw is going to be a pricey mistake, need to do quite a bit of research before making any mods at all.
Dude I agree that saw does have really awesome torque......
@human you still using this saw 5 years later? Hope you are doing well 👌
I can't believe you're cutting that wood and small pieces like that have you ever heard of Live Edge tables or see what they sell for
So, I'd like to get a 661 but am concerned w/ the idea of putting electronics in the chainsaw. E.g., costly repairs. Also, like one poster noted that the saw should run idle for 30 secs before shutting off so the capacitor can charge for the micro-controller to function properly. Something like that seems to me a little finicky so I think to myself what else am I going to have to deal with? In your opinion, do the benefits of having the electronics really outweigh the costs?
To date I've not had any issues with it, though I'm sure everyone is correct in that if a carb issue did arise, it would be more expensive to repair. As to the idling of it before shutting it off, something I've never done, and have never had an issue starting it, hot or cold. So far, I'm very happy with it, same with my mtronic 201t, my works 261, and my demo T540, all are running great.
One note though, the stihl manual recommends 89 octane minimum, and the 261 hates the 87 octane my boss buys, runs great with my fuel though (93 octane)
you do an xcellent job demonstrating that saw human he don't fuck around
I just bought one of those about a month ago and I really like it alot. I like it enough I'm thinking about getting another one.
Mind grabbing me one as well while you're at the shop? lol
Very nice! Just picked up a 441c and a 193t myself
Very nice, I use a 440 regularly and love it, great saw.
I've got a MS660 Magnum with a 36" bar and love it for the big stuff. I didn't know they went to .063 3/8 as mine is .050 3/8. RS chain only on those for me! ;) NICE saw and I know you'll love that bad boy.
I'm incorrect in the video I just learned, comes stock with .050, but can be switched to .063 if you want.
I am buying one soon just because I can and it will rip through anything faster, screw a 462 or 500i that has soft shocks and eats more chips than a beaver... they say heavy, I say mother will not be using it and that is that.
Will you please give the decompression valve on the 261 a BREAK !!! Your not going to be in your 20,s for ever ,once you hit fifty you will be glad you have it,there's a reason they put it there in the first place,other than that gr8 videos thanks for sharing
Its not jsut for old dudes, it saves on starter cords too. I have to carry a spare for my 066 and 064's. With the newer MS series with the decomp don't really need to carry a spare cord, don't break cords as often on those using the decomp.
how's it running now I was going to buy one but my Stihl dealer told me he's had a bunch of the burn up. sold me a Husqvarna 395xp instead.
It's running great. The first production of the saw had an issue with fuel puddling in the intake, causing it to run lean and burn up. They've fixed it since then though.
395 way better saw
I wish i coukd afford one of those on my wish list
Christmas I hope
@@Broddi169 I agree
love a good square ground. Worth it everytime.
Got the privilege to use one of these today. Bad ass machine.
maybe just me? but when i worked with new 46, could feel it more power in felt lighter" even if not, new 66 bro liked it but not the same" good saws tho cheers.
Im an Echo guy, but damn thats a heck of a saw! If I had the money and use for one Id have one in a heartbeat....Hell we can ALWAYS come up with a reason to use it huh? Just wish Stihl saws weren't so damn expensive, but I guess you get what you pay for. Those Germans sure do know how to make stuff
I like the 28" ROLLIMATIC ES LIGHT for that saw or a 28 " sugihari is also a nice combo on that saw.great video
I have a 28" light, generally keep it on the 461 though. Makes that saw a whole lot lighter than the 661. Love it to death, but generally only grab it when I absolutely need it.
Human I bet it dose do good on a 461.i have the 880magnum that I run longer bars on and the 661 for 25 to 28" bars and of course the 201t for climbing and the ht131 pole saw. Love me some sthil.i do tree work for myself so I can relate to a lot of your content.thanks man
@@scottgrizzle5879 why sich short bars? I run a 32 on anything bigger than a 461, lets you buck standing up, easier on the back.
Stihl is an easy to maintain and good quality, feel good handling.
It's just preference.
I recently bought a Stihl MS 661 CM Magnum by accident (complicated story so I'll spare everyone the details) and I'm pretty pissed off because I wanted the MS 661 R instead! My reasoning is that I don't like the idea of having electronics in a chainsaw. My question is for those that have the CM, What is your experience with your saw and has the electronics caused you any problems. I'm thinking of getting rid of it or possibly giving it a chance.
I've had no problems I use it for work.and cutting big slabs of fire wood with a 25in bar it runs great under ex stream cutting
Sounds happier then the 090. Cuts like it too.
Hey Human, you still rocking this saw?
I thought the C version didn't have the micro processor I saw a 661 without the C on it I hope I can get the one without the microprocessor in it
I got one of these a couple months ago with 3/4 wrap and 32" bar. 3/8-.050 RS chain. My dogs look different than yours. I picked up a SugiHara lightweight bar and it is handier but a little more flexible when horizontal. I only have 5 tanks through it so far but real good power. Nice job felling that rotted tree! I have my oiler set just past my sunken stop pin and it oils good there.
Nice! I bet that sugihara bar really helps with the balance, pretty nose heavy with the standard bar that I have on mine.
Just a touch nose heavy at 32" now, much better. I hear the Stihl light bars are actually a tad lighter than the Sugi's. Maybe your 36 will be good. It's all about setting these babies down in the wood though! They are about weightless when they are cutting. I love mine too, real engineering demonstrations. Good luck and be safe.
You as well =)
Awesome video. Thanks for the informative steps you took in showing off your saw. I just purchased a 661 myself and haven't gotten a chance to run it yet. I can't wait to try her out. She is a sexy beast. Sexy yet very intimidating. I think I will name mine "Martha".
Very nice, I've still yet to give mine a name. Though I'm not sure how you bought one and haven't run it yet!? I went crazy on the first wood I came across, lol.
Lol. I've been busy with work, but this weekend I WILL make time to sling some sawdust. I've cranked it up a few times but thats it. Let me know what you name her when you do. Take care man!
you using a professional chain where every tooth cuts or a store bought one?
That 3' bar have a nose sprocket ? Hard to see in the video . Saw some bars without , the sprocket .
it does
Actualy, there is another difference between the old 660 and the 661, the 660 had a piston diameter of 54mm, and a piston stroke of 40mm, and the 661 has a 56mm piston and a piston stroke of 37mm. looks like they changed the Engine proportion to optimize some of the characteristics, iam not exactly sure how this affects the output performance, but it defenitly does in some ways. but i found this out after i got my MS 661 C-M. If you wanne see me Milling Trees with this Saw you can check out my Channel. but nice Video, keep on the good work.
My ms661c took a crap on me in the middle of dropping an oak tree. I had to finish the cut with my undersized ms250. That was only the fourth time I used and it let me down. It would not start, no spark, the coil cost $100.00. Will this happen every fourth time I use it. They must be made in China now like everything else.
Wanted to hear about what you're opinion was on the saw but got pissed off with the unnecessary background music
Just found out something about the oiler on these saws. to get the high out put you have to take the oiler out(kinda of a pain in the ass) and take out the pin. it's a drift pin.....pull it out and you can turn up the volume. I tried to push it in while mounted in the saw but couldn't. hope this clears up some confusion about it
I just took a small drift pin and tapped it in gently, seemed to work well.
+Human well......that seems way...way easier than what I did. tried to tap it in but it seemed to not be moving........prior army so I guess I have to do it the hard way
lol, right there with you, prior navy, fix it till it breaks! I tried just pushing it in, wasn't happening that way, why I grabbed a small punch and small hammer. Didn't beat on it hard, just gave it a few taps and it seemed to go in smoothly.
She certainly is a beauty.
Did you decide on a name?
How many hours do you have on her?
Christmas bro I can't wait
Got a quote for a 661 new with 36 inch bar plus chain for 1313. Otd ,is this the going rate or a good deal?
I absolutely love all your vids. That is one beautiful saw damn !
Looking into getting one is it worth spending extra money then just getting a ms-461
If you're gonna run a 28" bar, maybe 32", get a 460/461, if you need to run a 36" or larger get a 660/661.
Hola que tal salió la MS 661 a un la tienes me podrías decir si salió buena o mala y cuáles han Sido las mantenciones o problemas que has tenido?
Sthil ms 660 cm vélemény mennyi hány bár kropresszió kell lenni ami jó és ha kpott hány bár?!
I hope I can get the 661 with out the m tronic on it I really don't need the the computer part of it
That thing is a beast!
After all these years running big Husq's and I STIHL dont know how to understand their line of saws. Does it not make sense to use the displacement in CC in the model of the saw like Husq does?
Yeah that would make sense, but generally the first number is roughly about the displacement, and if the second number is a 6 it means it's a pro forestry saw that's a bit easier to work on in the woods if you absolutely had to. But new ones like the 400 confuse that by being a pro saw with a 0 as the second number so I guess it doesn't make sense anymore
I like my husky but that is an awesome saw!!
Outstanding! The 661 is the shit!
Love my 661 but it’s heavy makes big trees into little trees in a mater of minutes
How did you hang your blower and chainsaw in the back?
I have the 461 and 661. The 661 is a beast but dang.. I want the 880....
LOL, me too. Just don't want to have to lift it =)
Yes the 661 is heavy enough. Heavy is good though. The "Orange" brand are oddly lighter and to me that means less durable.
Most orange chain saws are heavier than the competition even if the manual or spec sheet says differently! Put them on a scale, you will find out quick enough that both stihl and husky are somewhat untruthful with their weight specs
Just got a 661 for Christmas but mine has loose nuts. any way to make then capture nuts?
Great channel, BTW.
I'm not entirely sure about that. Off the top of my head I'd think you'd probably have to get a different style side cover all together to get the captive nuts. Don't think they're interchangeable.
and thanks =)
marry them...
you should do a MS 211 video
Hey so I just bought one used. It is extremely hard to pull the chord even when pressing the decompression button. Am I doing something wrong? Yours seemed to pull relatively smoothly. I'm thinking there might be something wrong with the decompression. I can get it to fire without a bar and drop starting it but even that is pretty hard.
O0o0oo well... bc it’s used it may be toast... but if it’s not ... put your purse down and pull it
What oil are you running in your mix and at what ratio? Thanks
Stephan Mackie
amsoil sabre, 50:1
How often does the chain need to me sharpened?
Nice saw buddy
i need bay stihl ms 661 but haw cant i get this chainsaws
So the switch always stays in the "on" position? Do you have to flick the lever to the very bottom to start or do some other wizardry? Otherwise it's like a gun with no safety and I'm sure they thought of something. I'm still so used to the 4-position lever.
it stays in the middle, you push it up to kill it, and push it down to put it in the start setting.
Ok, thanks man. Btw. it's good to see you back on your feet again, my man.
Thanks, feels amazing to walk again =) Makes you really appreciate the things normally taken for granted.
What kind of tree are you cutting at the end in your lay down yard?
I'm not sure, didn't even look, it's likely an oak though.
Good work!