Looking for a 16” chainsaw. Want a Stihl. Under $400. Any recommendation's on which one?
Thanks Sam. Was actually eyeballing the MS180.I have a ms180 c and it's been a great saw for me. Its always cut anything I wanted. The only limitation is the 16 inch bar.
Bought a ms271 couple of months ago and they make a great combo.
Want a Stihl. Under $400. Any recommendation's on which one?
Thank you for the chain info. That is good to know.Outside of your budget, but worth it I think, is the Stihl MS 261 C-M. This is their smallest professional saw (but mid-size in their lineup) at 50.2 cc. This is the saw that every power line crew carries on their truck here in Nova Scotia. Good all-rounder. Usually comes at 16", but you can go to 18". If you go Stihl and you don't already have saws, one thing to consider is that according to a Stihl Canada rep, in the US they come with a RM3 chain. That's a less aggressive 'safety' chain that Stihl doesn't even bother to sell in Canada. Our 261s come with a 23 RS (Rapid Super) chain, which is a good chain.; I would consider starting with those from the start.
You may find yourself cutting large logs. Especially if you will eventually want to do hollow forms.I guess I should have been more clear. This will be my only saw and it needs to be a good all-rounder. I have a 12" lathe so I will not be cutting real large logs into blanks. Thanks again.
I have the "farm boss" == to the 290 now, had it for 30 years and never failed me. My neighbor bought a stihl on my recommendation, and it was a new "easy start" and I hate it! (The easy start, not the saw. I think the one he bought was too small for his needs, but he was trying to save money.I have the Sthil MS250. It has the “easy start”. I like the saw, but hate the easy start function. It is harder to start and I will never buy another saw with the easy start function.
Ok. So I ended up with the Stihl 251c with 18" bar. Thanks for all of the information and suggestions.
You’ll be happy. Use ethanol free gas when you mix the oil. much better for small engines.Ok. So I ended up with the Stihl 251c with 18" bar. Thanks for all of the information and suggestions.