Basic Information
| STIHL MS 261 C-M | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model name: | MS 261 | C-M |
| Engine size: | 50.2 | cc |
| Power output: | 4.0 3.0 | hp kW |
| Weight (powerhead): | 10.8 4.9 | lb. kg |
| Bar length: | 16″…20″ | |
| Chain pitch: | .325″ | |
| Bar mount: | 3003 |
Compatible Bars
Compatible original Stihl guide bars and Oregon replacement bars are listed in tables below. A link to the bar, compatible Stihl and Oregon chains and a bar&chain combo in Amazon are included whenever possible. (Workshoppist.com is an Amazon Associate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.)
Stihl original bars
The MS 261 C-M takes all Stihl guide bars with the Medium 3003 mount, .325″ pitch and either .050″ or .063″ gauge. The compatible original bars are listed in the table below. Recommended bar lengths are 16″ to 20″; other lengths greyed out.
| STIHL BARS 3003 mount .325″ pitch | Length in(DL)* |
|---|---|
| .325″ – .050″ | |
| Rollomatic E Standard · Laminated · Sprocket nose | 16″(67)LPX 18″(74)b,g,p 20″(80)BPX |
| .325″ – .063″ | |
| Rollomatic E Standard · Laminated · Sprocket nose | 16″(67)b,l,p 18″(74 RM3)b,l,g,p 20″(81 x2,RS)b,l,g |
| Rollomatic E Standard · Laminated · Sprocket nose | 13″ 15″(62) 16″(67)b,l,p 18″(74 RM3)b,l,g,p 20″(81 x2,RS)b,l,g |
| Rollomatic E Standard FARM BOSS | 16″(67)b,l,p 18″(74 RM3)b,l,g,p 20″(81 x2,RS)b,l,g |
| *links to Amazon: | bar(ch.n)Oreg.ch. (b,l)BPX,(g)LGX, (p)LPX |
Oregon bars
Oregon offers a wide selection of MS 261 C-M -compatible guide bars in the D025 mount, .325″ pitch and either .050″ or .063″ gauge. The bars along with a recommended Oregon chain are listed below. Lengths outside the recommended range greyed out.
| OREGON D025 mount (for Stihl 3003) .325″ – .050″ | Lengths in. (DL)* |
|---|---|
| SpeedCut™ (TXLB/TXLG) · Narrow kerf · Up to 55cc saws · TXLB small nose · TXLG large nose · 95TXL chain | TXLB: 13″(56) TXLG: 15″(63) 16″(67) 18″(74) 20″(81) |
| VersaCut™ (VXLG) · Lightweight pro bar · Large nose · 20BP/LG/LPx chain | 16″(67 b,g) 18″(74 b,g) |
| *links to Amazon: | bar(chain) (b)BPX,(g)LGX |
| OREGON D025 mount (for Stihl 3003) .325″ – .058″ | Lengths in. (DL)* |
|---|---|
| ControlCut™ (PXLB) · Lightweight pro bar · Low-kickback nose · 21BP/LG/LPx chain | 13″(56) |
| *links to Amazon: | bar(chain) |
| OREGON D025 mount (for Stihl 3003) .325″ – .063″ | Lengths in. (DL)* |
|---|---|
| AdvanceCut™ (SFG) · Standard bar · SFG large nose · 22BP/LG/LPx chain | 16″(67 l,p) 18″(74 l,g,p) 20″(81 l,g)b&c |
| ControlCut™ (PXLB) · Lightweight pro bar · Low-kickback nose · 22BP/LG/LPx chain | 13″(56) |
| PowerCut™ (EXLB/RNB) · Replaceable nose · Solid body · Large nose · 22BP/LG/LPx chain | EXLB: 16″(67 b,l) 18″(74 b,g,l) RNB: 16″(67 b,l) 18″(74 b,g,l) |
| VersaCut™ (VXLG) · Lightweight pro bar · Large nose · 22BP/LG/LPx chain | 15″(63) 16″(67 l,p)b&c 18″(74 l,g,p)b&c 20″(81 l,g)b&c |
| *links to Amazon: | bar(ch.n)b&c (b)BPX,(l)L, (g)LGX,(p)LPX |
