Used Stihl Saws

[drivadesl]

Saw an add today for the following:

stihl chain saw 16" model 024 with case and extra chain like new $200
stihl chain saw model 021 16" with case extra chain $175
stihl chain saw model 011 14" very little use.$100.

I take it these are "homeowner" grade? Any of these worth looking at? I'm thinking the 024, I could use something to replace my Echo for limbing etc. What are these comparable to in Stihls current lineup? Thanks.

 

[ScottWojo]

the 024 is a good saw. It would be identicle to an MS 260 with a slightly smaller bore size. In fact, if you can find an 024 with a bad P&C, you can easily build an 026 by changing the piston and cylinder, and some plastic, and the air cleaner.
Would make a good trim saw or limbing saw...easily modified with good results.

Scott.

 

[04ultra]

The older 024's had front chain adjusters.....



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[drivadesl]

Thanks. What do you think of the price on the 024? Obviously condition is the biggest factor, but if you break it down, figure the case and chain is worth what, $25? Would you pay $175 for this saw in average condition? What did it go for new?

 

[Cut4fun]

They all seem to high priced to me for the saws they are.

 

[tree_beard]

in the 'grand' scheme of things they arent that badly priced...

you could walk into my local dealer today and pick up a brand new ms240 w16" b&c for only $850... or a 210 with 14"b&c for only $520...

you could make $300 selling a manky siezed 024 without a bar and chain on ebay here...

 

[Cut4fun]

Man looks like you need to buy all 3 and send them to the UK market.
Holy Duck :jawdrop:

 

[bcorradi]

I agree with Cut4Fun...none of them seem like a tremendous deal.

 

[begleytree]

I agree with Cut4Fun...none of them seem like a tremendous deal.

and I agree with Brad agreeing with Kevin, lol
-Ralph

 

[bcorradi]

the 024 is a good saw. It would be identicle to an MS 260 with a slightly smaller bore size. In fact, if you can find an 024 with a bad P&C, you can easily build an 026 by changing the piston and cylinder, and some plastic, and the air cleaner.
Would make a good trim saw or limbing saw...easily modified with good results.

Scott.

You can do this "ONLY" if its an 024 super. The stroke on a regular 024 is 2mm shorter than an 026.

 

[SawTroll]

the 024 is a good saw. It would be identicle to an MS 260 with a slightly smaller bore size. In fact, if you can find an 024 with a bad P&C, you can easily build an 026 by changing the piston and cylinder, and some plastic, and the air cleaner.
Would make a good trim saw or limbing saw...easily modified with good results.

Scott.

Yes, it is a good saw, and actually a pro saw, but that price seem too high for an old used one.

..and you can only rebuild it into an 026 if it is an 024Super - if not, it has a shorter stroke....

 

[Brushwacker]

They all seem to high priced to me for the saws they are.

Is that 024 like new, or if its average for that year. I would say if its 80% like new with a good extra chain $200 is not bad. You can probably use it several years and it will still have a decent resale value even as a parts saw on ebay. I would offer him less first if I wanted it and give him his bottom $. The 021 and 011 look priced at the high side of what they might be worth to me.
If you were to buy a new ms250 would be in the $300 range.
Around here good used stihls are in high demand,usually far from cheap. About 3 years ago with a new lemon saw and an accident with my 066 mag I had a saw shortage in my firewood business. I stuggled to find decent replacements that led me to trading and selling some of the lesser saws that I picked up ( mostly fixer uppers) and I worked back up to some good pro saws. Now I look for Stihl saws I can buy to fix, use and resale. I advertised in a local paper 4 stihls, and a partner this spring and the first day sold 5 stihls, 2 ms310's, 2 041's, and my personal 026 pro that I never advertised. 1 week later I had a call for the Partner and sold it.