Dismantling the Stihl chainsaw ms 660

17th May 2021

The main disadvantages of the Chinese chainsaw

Unfortunately, the low cost plays a role, the saw can work for several months, or it can completely fail in the first days. It all depends on the decency and hands of the Chinese making fakes. But we have highlighted the main disadvantages of the Chinese Stihl 660 chainsaw:

weak unreliable clutch mechanism;
poor quality return spring on the starter;
cheap air filter housing, made of cheap plastic;
very bad tire, it is recommended to change it immediately after purchase.

Original China

There are also Stihl MC 660 models on sale, which are considered original, but are manufactured in China using Chinese spare parts. Residents of the Middle Kingdom have been using this technology for a long time, in some cases it happens that the Stihl brand assembles its saws in Germany, but from Chinese spare parts. Chinese parts and cheap labor force more companies to relocate their production.

Chainsaw Stihl 660: Chinese version

In any case, the Chinese version deserves attention, because the low price attracts any buyer. On average, the Stihl MS 600 chainsaw differs from the original in its price category, a fake will cost 100. while the original German chainsaw will cost several times more. It is difficult to name the exact price, because the original chainsaws are no longer produced, instead they created the Stihl 661 model.

Chainsaw fake

Why is counterfeiting the Stihl brand so appropriate? The fact is that the color range of the saw and its quite standard dimensions and characteristics enable the Chinese “craftsmen” to change their cheap chainsaws for well-known brands. Very often the Chinese saw “Shain Saw 5200” with simple visual changes could become an inexpensive Stihl MS 660.

First of all, the original can be identified by its characteristics, because the heavy saw is really “heavy” and powerful, its weight is 7 kg, and the power is 7 hp. If the weight and dimensions can be faked in simple ways, then the power, unfortunately, will be half as much. Consequently, the two versions of the Stihl 660 will have different purposes:

Original. used on sawmills, works with various woods and can be used continuously for several hours;
Counterfeit. low power and average quality makes it possible to use the saw for domestic purposes, equating it with amateur models.

Due to the low cost of counterfeiting, this is an excellent choice for those who want to work with a chainsaw in a domestic environment, easily copes with branches, preparing firewood and other household tasks. Handled correctly, the Stihl 660 will last a long time and without breakage. A low price will allow you to exploit a fake for various purposes; use a standard fuel for chainsaws as fuel. But be extremely careful, especially greedy sellers can make a strong mark-up on a cheap saw, equating to a real original.

The main differences

Chinese chainsaws Stihl 660 are easy to distinguish, for this, be guided by the following differences:

The original always provides a set of company instructions with all information, including the manufacturer;
The counterfeit has a less attractive body color, not as bright and saturated;
The Stihl 660 chainsaw has a starter, or rather its body, is significantly different;
Differences in the tank lids (for oil and fuel), on the German version the lids are created for a combined screwdriver (included in the kit), the copy received ugly convex lids;
The original always has a serial number located in the area of the body immediately below the muffler.

Any original Stihl chainsaw is confident in its quality, therefore it is sold with a warranty card issued.

Instructions for use

The instruction for the Stihl 660 chainsaw is mainly in German models, fakes can copy this data and indicate them in their manual. It is said above that a fake will not withstand the minimum loads on the sawmill, so use the saw carefully and only for domestic purposes. Fill in good oil in the right proportions, watch the wear of parts in time and adjust the carburetor. This will increase the lifespan of even an inexpensive Chinese fake.

If you decide to get a really high-quality Stihl chainsaw for domestic purposes, take a look at the review of the Stihl MS 180 model.

Accidentally stumbled upon a cheap chainsaw of a well-known brand, fell for it and immediately bought it. She did not work for long, used only 5 liters of fuel, after which the chainsaw broke down. I don’t see any point in repairing and diagnosing, it’s easier to take a more expensive, but original model.

I bought a copy of the Stihl MC 660 chainsaw on the market, a week later the starter broke, it’s a simple matter. I decided to replace it. Then I changed the tire, like I worked on and sawed well, for household purposes I helped out pretty well. After a month of lengthy work, he worked the entire site, cut down trees, and prepared firewood. The centrifugal clutch flew, decided not to “steam” with the search and left the device to collect dust.

Spare parts for Stihl chainsaws

The STIHL Group of Companies (Germany) develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of motorized tools used in forestry, agriculture and construction all over the world. STIHL was founded in the German city of Waiblingen-Neustadt in 1926 by engineer Andreas Stihl, who graduated from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Stuttgart this year. In 1995, the Stihl family business was transformed into a holding under the name Andreas Stihl AGCo.

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Spare part: Dismountable plate
Application: Stihl MS 260

Spare part: chain tensioner
Application: Stihl MS 180, MS 170

Spare part: Brake handle

Application: Chainsaws Stihl MS 180

Spare part: Piston assembly

Application: for chainsaw STIHL MS 290.

Spare part: Shock absorber kit