KenJax Tree
Terraphobic
Yesterday my dealer had some 192's on the shelf $319 with a 14" b&c
Stihl MS192T ordered MS193T delivered
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zogger
Tree Freak
The dealership can't get it to run, but they'll take it back and...man, that's some crap. I'd keep bumping up the stihl food chain, up above the last person you talked to, and get it fixed. Well, try to anyway.
I have not run one, but hear the climbers here say the echo model 355t is pretty good and much cheaper than the stihl or husky tophandles.
stihly dan
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That is bull shot. Go up the ladder with stihl, e-mails, phone calls, whatever. Also rat out the dealer and crappy rep.
katoom400
ArboristSite Lurker
has anyone had good luck with the new 193t's? looking for a light saw for trail clearing duty and I can buy a used 192t for $300 or a new 193t for $375 OTD.
Is there anything that much better about the older model that would make me choose it over the new one for $75 more?
Is there anything that much better about the older model that would make me choose it over the new one for $75 more?
CoreyB
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People who like 192's really like them. I have a rear handle 192. This is about the only feedback I have seen on the 193. They are not a mainstream saw so it will take some time to get much real world views of the 193. But it does not look promising so far and that dealer I would put his name and contact info on here so if anyone felt like calling and letting them know there thoughts and any suggestions on how to get a saw to run or treat customers. Ps I would buy a second 192 if a reasonable deal came along.
KenJax Tree
Terraphobic
The 193T isn't $75 more here, the 192T was $319 and the 193T is $329.
katoom400
ArboristSite Lurker
I meant a new 193t is ~ $75 more than the used 192t's I've found around here. the 192t is no longer available at my local STIHL dealers. for $75 it is a no brainer to buy new, unless there is something better about the older 192 model???
also in the mix....dare I say it: echo 355t for about the same price as a 193t with a bit more power.
my draw to the 192/3 was of course the STIHL name but more so this slick motorcycle mount that TrailTech makes for them.
http://www.trailtech.net/hard-parts/chainsaw-mount
also in the mix....dare I say it: echo 355t for about the same price as a 193t with a bit more power.
my draw to the 192/3 was of course the STIHL name but more so this slick motorcycle mount that TrailTech makes for them.
http://www.trailtech.net/hard-parts/chainsaw-mount
Andy Wilkinson
New Member
I have been using the 193t for over a year. Took a bit to get it broke in but now is my goto saw. Used primarily for Climbing, but bucking the smaller logs seems to be no problem.
Only thing I would change is the air filter seems to clog quick. In my own opinion a welcome addition to the other stihls for my tree service
Only thing I would change is the air filter seems to clog quick. In my own opinion a welcome addition to the other stihls for my tree service
Erik B
ArboristSite Guru
Welcome to the site. Great people on here with a wealth of knowledge. Top handle saws are nice to use on anything up to 6-8 inches.
Erik B
I have a 192T bought back in about 2014...actually it is the second one I bought. 1st one didn't survive beign run over after having in only a month. I will never, ever be without a good top-handle again. I makes brushing out a tree a whole, new, wonderful world!
Ran over the 2nd 292t 2 weeks agon, only bent the bar and broke the brake handle. Didn't want to be without a top handle so off to dealer the same day. I reached for the credit card to pay for it and discoverd the card missing, canceled the purchase. Same day ordered a new clutch cover w/brake and was bak in business the next day. Price on the 193T was $349
WoodBeav
New Member
I have a 193 rear handle and I love the saw. It has started and ran amazing for me since the day I bought it. I used to cut 90% of my firewood with a Stihl ms180. Compared to the 180 the 193 feels smooth and refined. It is feather light and has adequate power when used in the manner it was intended. It has suspension unlike the 180 and so I feel way less vibration when cutting. So far I like the stratified engine. I find the they run cleaner and use far less fuel to cut the same amount of wood. After a days work with the stratified engines I find that my clothes have dramatically less 2 stroke exhaust smell. I do find that these little saws and the cutting bars that they come with need a little more maintenance and frequent cleaning under the sprocket cover than do the larger saws. I love to use small light saws whenever I can. O I almost forgot the one thing I do not care for about the 193 is the goofy "easy start" feature. Talk about an unnecessary feature its a 30cc engine! But regardless of that I still think its a great saw.
I had the 192T until it grew legs one night. Sweetest running, starting, etc small saw I have ever used. Bought a replacement (193T), buddy also has the 193T - both those saws are amazingly hard to pull for such a small saw. We can see no reason for it. Any ideas? Suggestions?
cedarhollow
ArboristSite Guru
I am a real newby here and did not have to cut wood to stay warm till 2 years ago but I have seen a lot of those ms193t's in pawn shops for $160-$250 plus and had been tempted but a pawn shop where I have been buying stuff for a long time sold me a like new 180c for $125 and I have run at least 3 gallons of gas through it, and the only issues were replacing chain twice and had to adjust idle once. What is the benefit of the stihl "MSXXXT" saws
One handed brushing out a tree. Use one once and you'll never go back. I have loaned mine out to three people now and everyone bought one almost instantly.
Yes, safety says neveer use one one-handed.
cedarhollow
ArboristSite Guru
Well I picked up a 193t yesterday for $60. looks like it wasn't used too much, bar still has lots of original paint and chain is good and sharp, air filter cover has is cracked and spark plug threads are stripped, last night on ebay someone had a helicoil 10mm spark plug kit for $62. How many of you would have passed on this saw.
its on the way. These saws are so light if it runs well it will a real back saver. 2lbs lighter than 180c. Do these climbing saws last as long as pro saws or are they more like a homeowner saw?
its on the way. These saws are so light if it runs well it will a real back saver. 2lbs lighter than 180c. Do these climbing saws last as long as pro saws or are they more like a homeowner saw?
I wouldn't pass on it but I wouldn't drop $60.00 on it either.
Treeking78
ArboristSite Lurker
I had a 193 what's to run it was junk I like the 192 better I trade it in for a 201t
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The 192T was a real sweetheart. Mine grew legs one day so I bought the 193T (192t no longer made). I do NOT understand why such a small saw is such a baitch to pull. All I can do to pull the full length of the cord on first try and if it takes more than 3 trys I can't even make it over a couple compressions. Buddy has one the same way. If I could find the guy who took mine I would swap an almost new saw for my old well-used one
cedarhollow
ArboristSite Guru
Sorry to hear bout growing legs, I got put out of business when 75 outboard motors and more than $35,000 worth of Snap on and Mac tools grew legs. Now I'm still trying to get my life back on track after 11 years. I can always resell the helicoil set and this morning went to a stihl dealer I had never been to before and they quoted me $95 for cylinder, piston wrist pin and circlips.
The seller on ebay wanting $250 is in outer space, New saw at the dealer $309 w 14" B&C
What is it about the 193's that are junk. is the strato engine the problem? I can always put helicoil in it carefully, put in plug and if it won't run put it up on ebay auction with $0.01 start price as parts/for repair. and buy a new Dolmar ps-32 or Ps350
Just thinking worst case senario.
The seller on ebay wanting $250 is in outer space, New saw at the dealer $309 w 14" B&C
What is it about the 193's that are junk. is the strato engine the problem? I can always put helicoil in it carefully, put in plug and if it won't run put it up on ebay auction with $0.01 start price as parts/for repair. and buy a new Dolmar ps-32 or Ps350
Just thinking worst case senario.
Pavel Baranyuk
New Member
Hi! For 12-15 years I use stihl ms 192 t 14 in bar. Never had problems until about couple of months when at start chain saw was running ruff but after warmed up get better. One day week ago I took apart carburetor washed with carburetor & chock cleaner then blew with air and assembled and installed on saw. Recently had big project and my saw works like Swiss watch. Three days ago obtained new ms 193 t 14 in bar, don't see any difference but sounds little different.
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