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Stihl MS201T – Rear Handled Version

By scott - Posted on 01 August 2011

Stihl launched the new MS201 top handled chainsaw www.stihl.co.uk/MS201T at the Arboricultural Association Trade Fair in June, but less well publicised was the reintroduction of the rear handled version – this has been unavailable for a while in the MS200 form, unless built up using parts

 

The saw is light, (3.9kg), well balanced, has good visibility and manoeuvrability and it has a wide range of applications, making it a potential versatile and economic buy – a fact illustrated by one of my  trainees from basic chainsaw maintenance & felling and aerial tree work courses who made it their first purchase. Vibration levels seem lower than the previous version and it comes with a full chisel 3/8 low profile chain.

 

Bought just prior to delivering a MEWP course CS47 it was easier to hold in the higher and less supported positions required for these machines.

 

It has also been used for CS39 courses (use of a chainsaw from a rope & harness) and it has been popular with trainees. The chance of one handed uses is eliminated and better work positioning seems to result from the less cramped positions that it can be used from.

 

For felling small trees it is also great with the impressive visibility (due to uncluttered top and/or high set bar) and inclusion of felling sights.