Goodbye 6 Month Old Stihl MS290

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rustynut said:
Hey,
Currently running an older 026. Runs great but was thinking about an upgrade.
Sounds like epa has not helped the performance and maybe need to stay with about the same.
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Actually, the ms261 is 3.8 hp, vs. 3.2 hp for the ms260. (FWIW, early 026's were 3.5 hp). But it's gained a pound of weight. Overall, I think the 261 is an improvement over the 026/260. Air filter and anti-vibe seem much improved.
 
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