Gasoline saws of dubious quality from China are massively arriving in Russia and other CIS countries. Moreover, fakes disguised as well-known brands are used. Accordingly, the price of a cheap instrument in fact increases several times. How to calculate the original STIHL MS-660 saw? How to distinguish a fake? Here you should focus on certain positions, thanks to which it is quite possible to determine whether it is a copy or really a German saw.
Nuances
If you need a chainsaw, which will not be often involved in the work and not purchased on an industrial scale, the copied STIHL MS-660 chainsaw is quite suitable. The Chinese copy, although inferior in quality to the original, is quite capable of handling household wood.
It’s not a pity to operate the tool for wear, to cut problem areas and so on, different types of gasoline can be used as fuel, and after a unit breakdown it can be thrown into the pantry without pity and bought a similar cheap model.
It is upsetting in this situation that the fake "Calm MS-660" is often given as an original at an overpriced price. The saw in question is very convenient for copying, since it has a characteristic color scheme and authority among users.
Characteristics of the original modification
STIHL MS660 chainsaw: how to distinguish a fake? This question is asked by many consumers. In fact, the tool in question is a powerful unit that is extremely hardy to significant loads.
According to the full program, you can check the saw during harvesting manipulations with thick and durable wood. The tool is designed for professional use, taking into account extreme loads. It is optimally suited for work in forests of significant density for the efficient processing and harvesting of thick bark and hard wood.
Technical characteristics of a licensed chainsaw:
- There is an anti-vibration unit.
- Chain tension - side type.
- There is a compensator, a check valve for decompression.
- The controller is a one-handed option.
- The carburetor is preheated.
- Oil pump - adjustable type.
- Ematic chain lubrication system, unique fuel tank cap.
- The special rubberized ElastoStart handle.
Other characteristics
If you want to know how to distinguish fake STIHL chainsaws, you should familiarize yourself with the typical characteristics of the MC-660 model. The following are the features of a German-made instrument:
- The classification group is a high power chainsaw for professional activities.
- The current volume of the power plant (cubic cm) is 91.6.
- Power indicator (kW) - 5.2.
- Motor power (hp) - 7.1.
- Weight (kg) - 7.3.
- The ratio of mass and power of the unit (kg / kW) is 1.4.
- The type of work chain is Oilomatic Rapid Micro at step 3/8.
- Tire size (mm) - 500.
If you decide to purchase STIHL MS 660, how to distinguish a fake, the price of which is sometimes comparable to the original? Firstly, it is a heavy instrument in all senses weighing more than 7 kilograms and with a capacity of more than seven horsepower. The saw can be operated in industrial workshops, with continuous operation for a long period.
This unit costs at least 45 thousand rubles in retail. A fake copy has similar dimensions and weight, however, the power indicator is half as much, and the duration of continuous operation is much lower, plus the insufficient strength of the case and work parts.
STIHL MS-660: how to distinguish a fake from the original?
In the territory of the Russian Federation, the right to sell official Calm products is granted exclusively to legitimate dealers. It follows that in natural markets and dubious private traders it is impossible to buy an original saw. The official representatives have a certificate made in gray color, which should be provided at the first request of the buyer.
There is a serial number sticker on the instrument, which is duplicated on a plastic case under the muffler. In addition, this index is indicated on the packaging box. All three numbers must match.
There is one large hole on the bus. In fakes, there is often an additional small socket, designed to be used as a lubricant. However, this is a hoax - the manufacturers of the original modification provided a lubrication unit with a supply of oil, which is quite enough for the entire period of use.
In addition, the standard chain has the letter S on each link, in contrast to fake copies. On the original model, a minimum of stickers is used (there is on the handle where the safety rules are written). The main STIHL logo cannot be glued.
Interesting Facts
The distinguishing features stipulated above for the fake and original “Calm” saw will allow you to choose the right tool without overpaying for the “left” copy. However, there is another subjective aspect, according to which you can additionally make sure that you get the original German production.
This factor is connected with the fact that German manufacturers use a peculiar marketing policy. For example, if products are sold at a fixed price in any city or country, their cost should be identical in other places where they sell original products of this brand. The same applies to promotional offers and discounts that apply to a particular model, regardless of where it is sold (by authorized dealers).
The original STIHL MS chainsaw, and how to distinguish it - a couple more replicas
The market has a wide selection of tools to help the owner. Among the proposals, the STIHL MS 660 chainsaw brand is popular. How to distinguish a fake, we examined above, but about whether it is worth buying, you need to discuss it separately.
The advantage of a counterfeit chainsaw with a sticker of a famous brand is only a lower price compared to the original. The rest of the fake is inferior in strength, power and other technical characteristics.
On the other hand, a low-cost budget tool, on which the logo of a popular brand flaunts, will cost an order of magnitude more expensive than similar models of little-known manufacturers. At the same time, their service life and characteristics will be almost the same, so when choosing it is worth considering the specific needs and the estimated volume of use of the tool.