Thread: Bought myself a present today

Went to the stihl dealer for a couple parts for my old 024 super, figured I would look at the shiny new saws.. Well I walked out with a new ms192t. Started my own landscaping/ tree service a few weeks ago, basically needed something other than my mac160 to climb with.

So now I've got an 024, the ms192, a husqvarna 36, McCulloch 160, an echo cs4400, and a craftsman 4stroke pole saw haha.

Been getting by with what I have but I'd really like another, bigger saw.
Anyway, I just wanted to tell somebody. Jumped up in a tree to clean up a few branches today with the new saw, thing doesn't do all that bad, I was impressed for only spending $300 instead of 600 on the ms200, which I'm sure is ten times the saw.

Originally Posted by Mx152

Went to the stihl dealer for a couple parts for my old 024 super, figured I would look at the shiny new saws.. Well I walked out with a new ms192t. Started my own landscaping/ tree service a few weeks ago, basically needed something other than my mac160 to climb with.

So now I've got an 024, the ms192, a husqvarna 36, McCulloch 160, an echo cs4400, and a craftsman 4stroke pole saw haha.

Been getting by with what I have but I'd really like another, bigger saw.
Anyway, I just wanted to tell somebody. Jumped up in a tree to clean up a few branches today with the new saw, thing doesn't do all that bad, I was impressed for only spending $300 instead of 600 on the ms200, which I'm sure is ten times the saw.

Mx152, I'am very happy for you!! As a relative novice to firewood cutting and chainsaws I really don't know what to tell you. However, I do wish you the best of luck in your new landscaping/tree service. Islero

As soon as the 192 earns enough to buy a 200, do it. You gave up speed and reliability. You have a business now and every tool should be top notch, not consumer grade.

Thats sweet, I went to my dealer on the day before xmas to buy my self a present. I was gonna get the 192 but they talked me outta it and told me I should get the 200, kinda wish I had just got the 192 cause I still dont have either one. And for 600 id probably buy another big saw anyways, used of corse. And why couldnt you just port the 192 if you want it to scream ? Just be happy you have a brand new saw that will last you years to come, if you treat it right.

I know it's hard to justify spending $600 on a small saw but you have to ask yourself what saw will I use the most. Around here it's the 200t for tree companies, even the low budget ones. You might consider buying a used one for around half the price of new, thats what I did. It's kind of like guys who spend $1000+ for a .22 pistol or rifle. What do you shoot the most? I would invest the bigger money in what I get the most use out of regardless of size. Low cost equipment makes your company look cheap. It may be hard to spend big money on a little saw but it's a matter of perspective. Run a 200t and you'll see for yourself. If your starting a company I'd consider buying used quality commercial equipment rather than new home owner tools.

I was just looking for a cheap saw to practice climbing with, basically it was the stihl or the echo cs330 I believe it is. The saws that I have now work real nice for the money I have invested, I've got them all tuned in, they work well enough for what I'm doing with them. I definitely need a "big saw" for a lot of the trees I'm cutting up though. Tried a nice dolmar 6400 today and Im pretty hooked on that particular model as my next saw. I couldn't get the thing to slow down through 16" oak. Someday I'll have all pro-model equipment but the mid grade stuff works great for the price.

Hey go with what you can afford!
That saw will buy the good one in time, upgrade as your business grows.
Hit up HD's rental for a used Makita they are about $270 used ( the same Dolmar with a the Makita name)
Run the piss out of the Makita then get an 85cc kit from (Baileys) about $125.(you will be impressed)!
Congratulations on your new saw.
Mark

That's the plan. My cousin bought two of their old rental saws that were still like new for 500. I was cutting 14" hardwood with my little husky 36 and picked up that makita and just started laughing at how much power the thing had.

Little ol Craftsman 2.3 semi-top-handle will be light and easy to climb with. If you see a decent one of CL or something, snatch it up. Pull the rear handle screw, add a 1/4" metal wire loom and a steel ring, put the screw back in with some thread locker and you are ready to clip onto your climbing rig.

Meanwhile your good to go with your new toy

I for several years used a 019T (192T is the modern version of that saw?) and it is much hated by many but it always treated me right. I absolutly abused it and it just kept going.

Once you feel the need to step up to the 201T you will still get better than half your money back out of the 192 on the evil-bay if you choose.

I think you willbe just fine with the 192. They sell a lot of them. Around here the power company uses those instead of 200Ts and they do just fine.

Originally Posted by sawfun9

I know it's hard to justify spending $600 on a small saw but you have to ask yourself what saw will I use the most. Around here it's the 200t for tree companies, even the low budget ones. You might consider buying a used one for around half the price of new, thats what I did. It's kind of like guys who spend $1000+ for a .22 pistol or rifle. What do you shoot the most? I would invest the bigger money in what I get the most use out of regardless of size. Low cost equipment makes your company look cheap. It may be hard to spend big money on a little saw but it's a matter of perspective. Run a 200t and you'll see for yourself. If your starting a company I'd consider buying used quality commercial equipment rather than new home owner tools.

Well put, I was so close to buying the 192 but ended up getting the 200.... I never ran a 192 but I know that most of the tree guys out here run them, they also don't use proper rigging equipment such as rigging blocks, lowering devices etc.... Anyhow , I went from using the echo cs-330t to the ms-200t and HOLY CRAP! I can't get over how awesome it is and how glad I was to drop the extra greenbacks for it! It also let's other tree guys know you are serious about your business.....Like others have said save up and then sell the 192 and use the cash from that to add to your cash you have saved then walk back into that shop abd tell them ur serious now and ready for the 200t....... best of luck in the business man stay safe up in those tree tops

It looks like a decent saw. You don't want anything too heavy when you're climbing around anyway.

Upgrade when you need something else, and this one has earned it's keep. Stihl saws seem to hold their value pretty well.

Welcome aboard btw.