FWIW, the MS260 (now the 262 I think) is their small pro-line saw. The MS360/1/2, and MS460/1/2 are the mid-size pro-line saws. Without getting into all the exceptions, the 60-series (26x, 36x, 46x) is the pro-line. So a 260, 261 or 262 is a stronger saw (power to weight) than a 290, 291, etc.
When they updated the 026, it became the MS260, then the MS261, then I think the MS262....so if you're shopping for a saw now, the best saw in each respective size would be the MS262, 362 or 462.
MS262 will cut circles around the Farmboss (MS290) day in and day out.
Originally Posted by tzone
Can't remember off hand, I either have a Sthil 260 or 290. It cuts more than it should and is light enough to carry in the woods for cleaning up trails and shooting lanes.
