Stihl MS180 MS200 MS211 Comparison

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The tune sounded fine. I've not run a 211, but from everything I've read, it sounds like it would be way more saw than a 180. Just curious how you make your decision on which one to keep.

It's really not the 211, it's I like the 200 so much better.
MS200 is lighter and feels much lighter than it is.

The MS180 is my beater saw it get's all the little dirty nasty jobs.
And I do like the quick adjust chain. I like to fell over when I check
compression the other day 170lbs.

MS211, just have never really liked it, and sure don't like the exposed
leaking oil line.


TT

 

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It's really not the 211, it's I like the 200 so much better.
MS200 is lighter and feels much lighter than it is.

The MS180 is my beater saw it get's all the little dirty nasty jobs.
And I do like the quick adjust chain. I like to fell over when I check
compression the other day 170lbs.

MS211, just have never really liked it, and sure don't like the exposed
leaking oil line.


TT

Thanks for the clarification. The MS200 is obviously the strongest saw by a mile. It holds so many more RPMs in the wood.

 

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Thanks for the clarification. The MS200 is obviously the strongest saw by a mile. It holds so many more RPMs in the wood.

Yes, the 200 is a gusty little saw but as you know
they cost too much.

I have a like new MS440 and MS660 that am going to sell.
Have been thinking about buying another MS200 just to
put up and keep for the days when am old and can't use
a bigger saw........that time will be here before I know it.



TT

 

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have been wanting a MS200 but those almost never come up for sale ... so purchased MS170, MS180 and MS211 to see the differences for myself.

it shouldn't be too hard to get my $$ back on the saws I don't keep.

 

[Ross]

This is one of my favorite threads of all time! Great to see it resurrected!!!