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Two things I've noticed between the MS250 and the MS251 are this. The MS251 is cold blooded probably because of being a cleaner, better mileage engine, takes just a bit longer to warm up unless you richen the L screw more than optimum tune. 2) the MS250 is lighter by .8 #s I think.

There is nothing wrong with a MS250, ran them, like them just like the improvements more on a MS251.

I like the 251 better as well.
 
have never run a 025 or a 251 closest thing to that I have is a 021 smaller but same "family" I think...I would think go up to 50cc at least used 026 if ya can find one or newer similar model....I think the 251 just a bit to homeowner grade for what ya doing...

good luck
 
I`m in the market for a new saw and have been looking at the Ms251 Wood Boss.
I cut probably three or four cords of wood a year and occassionly take down a tree in the 18" to 20"
range.
What can you tell me about this saw, or is there another make or model I should be looking at?[/QUOTE]

590 is a great 59cc for the price but this thread was about the MS251 if I recall.
 
I never heard of a brand new cheap MS 251. By the time you are through, it will cost you $400 from a Stihl dealer. Don't forget to add in sales tax.The 251 has a carb that tends to flood much too easily. After it does, you can pull forever and it will not start. The typical unflood-start strategies usually fail after it's flooded. Might as well set it down, leave it be, and come back the next day.
 
my next door neighbor has an ms 250, his one and only saw, uses wood for heat and has kept his house warm now for at least 6 years. On trip to the big city I saw a real clean one at my friends pawn shop and called him asking if he wanted it for $125 and he passed on it saying he does not need another the one he has is all that's necessary.
i guess they are built the same as the ms180 which is my back saver for most small stuff, i bought the 180 used and can't kill it.
 
I never heard of a brand new cheap MS 251. By the time you are through, it will cost you $400 from a Stihl dealer. Don't forget to add in sales tax.The 251 has a carb that tends to flood much too easily. After it does, you can pull forever and it will not start. The typical unflood-start strategies usually fail after it's flooded. Might as well set it down, leave it be, and come back the next day.

If it floods that easily there is something wrong with the carb. Get it fixed. I have never flooded a MS251. I paid list less 10% plus tax. NOT $400.
 
Stihl dealers here are selling them for $339.99.
I won't argue, but I can show you the original recveipt for $380 + plus sales tax that my late friend paid. The dealer tried to fix the flooding issue for him and charged another $100 for doing nothing to fix it. My friend passed away and I bought the saw from his widow for $250. I made carb adjustments to resolve the flooding issue. Simple owner fix now is to choke pull only once when cold. Two choke pulls will flood it. I have demonstrated this several times.

Whenever it runs, it's OK. But, I'd rather have either one of the 025's that I sold.
 
I won't argue, but I can show you the original recveipt for $380 + plus sales tax that my late friend paid. The dealer tried to fix the flooding issue for him and charged another $100 for doing nothing to fix it. My friend passed away and I bought the saw from his widow for $250. I made carb adjustments to resolve the flooding issue. Simple owner fix now is to choke pull only once when cold. Two choke pulls will flood it. I have demonstrated this several times.

Whenever it runs, it's OK. But, I'd rather have either one of the 025's that I sold.

http://www.farmandhomesupply.com/stihl-ms-251-wood-boss-chainsaw-w-18-bar.html
 
Not sure if you already picked up the 251, but there has been a “special” on 250’s. I just got one for under $300 new, yellow chain installed. I cut up a bunch of madrone with it last weekend. Seems like a great firewood saw to me.
 
I never heard of a brand new cheap MS 251. By the time you are through, it will cost you $400 from a Stihl dealer. Don't forget to add in sales tax.The 251 has a carb that tends to flood much too easily. After it does, you can pull forever and it will not start. The typical unflood-start strategies usually fail after it's flooded. Might as well set it down, leave it be, and come back the next day.

We use our 251 all the time and never experienced that once...
 
I would choose a Dolmar 421 = Makita 4300 every second of the day over a Stihl 251. Pro built construction, easy start already included, full manganese case, WAY better deal than any 251. A few former pro members here used them proffesionally without any complaint after hundreds of hours of use. Contact the forum dealers @fordf150 or @166 for a nice deal.

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I would choose a Dolmar 421 = Makita 4300 every second of the day over a Stihl 251. Pro built construction, easy start already included, full manganese case, WAY better deal than any 251. A few former pro members here used them profesionally without any complaint after hundreds of hours of use. Contact the forum dealers @fordf150 or @166 for a nice deal.
Sounds better to me than a Stihl 251 C that the dealer could not fix and the late owner dropped another $100 to repair to no avail. So, $500 was poured into a Stihl clamshell that my Makits 520i can run circles around. I imagine the Makita 430 could do the same thing.
 
Bad Dealer.

If a Makita 520i is 52cc perhaps you should consider trying to run circles around the new Stihl MS261c, which is still a smaller engine. Comparing a 45cc engine to a 52cc engine isn't exactly the same. Wasn't this thread about a MS251 with 45cc?
 
Bad Dealer.

If a Makita 520i is 52cc perhaps you should consider trying to run circles around the new Stihl MS261c, which is still a smaller engine. Comparing a 45cc engine to a 52cc engine isn't exactly the same. Wasn't this thread about a MS251 with 45cc?
There is no no comparison between a Stihl 251 and a Stihl 261. One is a consumer/residential saw and the other is professional grade. All you need is another $300 to get the 261. Piece of cake, right?
 

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