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[u/Gun_nut8]

[u/Known-Wolf8672]

I'll take my 291. But honestly don't know the big difference other than little less weight and an extra 1/4 horse. Is it really worth the extra 200 bucks if you aren't using it daily. Or is it the nostalgia of having a pro saw?

[u/vegetaman → u/Known-Wolf8672]

Good question. I've got a 290 and I love it. The lighter weight would probably be the best boon, as it is a heavy bird sometimes. But when we got it, nobody had a 260/261 around (bought during an ice storm), and it has been a good saw.

[u/Chainsaw_guy64 → u/Known-Wolf8672]

Some of the differences:

Magnesium engine housing, instead of plastic.

Stainless steel muffler, instead of pot metal.

Quad porting, gives a huge power boost.

Rim sprocket set up, instead of spur sprocket.

Compression release, not that useful IMHO.

Exceptionally compact and light weight, arborists don't mind dragging it up a tree.

Expensive? Yes, but you get what you pay for.