only how the model number reads. In 2001 Stihl changed how there model numbers read. Previous to 2001 for example their models were such as: 026,044,046,064,066. Once they changed the model#'s they changed them to: MS260, MS440, MS460 etc.... Saws are still the same MS means: "Motor schlagen" or in German "Chainsaw"
There IS A DIFFERENCE! the newer models that use the reversed numbers of the old Models (026 = 260 for examples) have the EPA carburators. This makes for a slightly less powerful/efficient saw.
the 026 pro is a newer version
What is the part number of the sprocket of stihl 025 ?
49cc
maybe baby.
50:1
The Stihl 026 Pro has a 44mm X 32 MM bore and stroke 48.7 cc 2.96 c.i. with about 3.2 h.p. The Stihl MS 260 has a 44.7mm X 32 MM bore and stroke 50.2 cc 3.06 c.i. with about 3.2 h.p. The figures I have here I found on several different internet links. Hope this answers your question. Thanks. Bryan
In 2002 the MS260 replaced the (identical) model 026, which had been in production since 1988
Dutch area code 026 (or international +31 26) is Arnhem.
.026 = 2.6%
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