My sister in Atoka has a 270 and loves it. The reason she has it is because the ACE hardware in Norman lost its Stihl dealer status and dumped some saws for 30% off. She has 34 acres of mostly woods.
STIHL MS 270, Why?
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anymanusa
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I used a 270 and loved it, it prompted me to buy a 280, the electronically controlled larger displacement version.
Nice new saw !
I've put a few hours on the 270/280's and found they are good value for the money .
My neighbor has an ex rental 270 that he's owned for the last 5 years ( fells and cuts about 3 to 4 cord per year ) and it's been trouble free .
I've put a few hours on the 270/280's and found they are good value for the money .
My neighbor has an ex rental 270 that he's owned for the last 5 years ( fells and cuts about 3 to 4 cord per year ) and it's been trouble free .
Sagetown
Farmer and a STIHL
From what I gather, if the chain gets thrown when sawing, there is reduced tendency to damage, both to the saw and chain. Secondly; after initial installation of a Rim Sprocket the cost of replacing the Rim is reduced considerably over the cost of replacing the Spur/Drum Sprocket. I've noted it is being used on some bigger saws too.
My Dealer recommended I get one after the Spur needs changing out. He uses one on his 290 and he thinks it is an improvement over the Spur. His enthusiasm is what inspired me to try out this Rim. That's all I know on it at this time.
SawTroll
Information Collector
The rim type also makes it easier for the chain to line up properly with the bar - that saves some wear and tear! :curl-lip:
Sagetown
Farmer and a STIHL
In this Pic the Removable Rim Sprocket is shown on the Drum. Another thing said about the Rim is that during operations the rem moves freely on the bearings from side to side with the chain during rotation, where as the sprocket is stationary, allowing the chain to walk back and forth across the rowls of the spur creating seperate groves in the sprocket as the sprocket wears down.
Sagetown
Farmer and a STIHL
Oops; Hi Saw Troll; Sorry about that. You beat me to it.
dieselscout80
ArboristSite Member
From what I gather, if the chain gets thrown when sawing, there is reduced tendency to damage, both to the saw and chain. Secondly; after initial installation of a Rim Sprocket the cost of replacing the Rim is reduced considerably over the cost of replacing the Spur/Drum Sprocket. I've noted it is being used on some bigger saws too.
My Dealer recommended I get one after the Spur needs changing out. He uses one on his 290 and he thinks it is an improvement over the Spur. His enthusiasm is what inspired me to try out this Rim. That's all I know on it at this time.
Do you have the part number of the kit to do the conversion to a rim or the part numbers to the individual parts needed to do the conversion on a MS280?
cedarshark
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200 horsepower calf puller...LMAO:jester:
cat-face timber
Knot Bumper
While we may differ in our brand of choice, there is one thing that I just love..
A guy getting a saw, that he wants and using it.
I think here, there is alot of large saws being bought and used, just beceause we like them, not really need them.
Good for you!
Hope it lasts a long time for you!
A guy getting a saw, that he wants and using it.
I think here, there is alot of large saws being bought and used, just beceause we like them, not really need them.
Good for you!
Hope it lasts a long time for you!
I have a 2003 270 18” bar with that stupid tool less tensioner and love it
My buddy has that 280. His coil went and the replacement is hard to find and expensive compared to aftermarket on Amazon which will work but you lose the ability to shut it off with the switch.
