Stihls site has listed a 650 for quite some time and id almost go get one if i knew what the cut corners on to make it cheaper than the 660. I like the specs but i just cant bring myself to pick one up in the near future if i dont know whats what with them.
MS 650? Whats the diff.?
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Exact same saw as the MS660, except it has a smaller P&C.
mikefunaro
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I think it's something like 6.3 HP for 650 rather than 7 for the 660. Check for sure on the stihl usa website.
checked stihls site. the difference is about 5cc. not much but enought to cause some power loss. I could send it to brad once i get it good and worn in if i even buy one. I hear brads time is pretty spendy though. I think if i can afford that saw i can afford brads time.
Looks like the MS 650 is absent from the 2010 catalog but still on the US website. Maybe they are phasing this model out since it is so close to the more popular 660.
This could mean a deal on a 650 if a couple of dealers want to clear their out inventory...something to think about.
I know I'd consider one if the price was right...still a lot of saw.
This could mean a deal on a 650 if a couple of dealers want to clear their out inventory...something to think about.
I know I'd consider one if the price was right...still a lot of saw.
oscar4883
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I have one and love it. Saved a couple hundred over a 660. I don't think the power difference is that much of a big deal for most. And as others have mentioned, if it blows up, put a big bore kit on it. Good saw. I use mine pretty hard, flushing stumps before grinding, etc., and it is holding up very well.
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fredmc
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I had a 650 mag apart and it is ported way more agressively than a regular 660.
Paul001
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Difference is $100 or so and about 5cc. Serveral love the saw for stumping, seems to have more torque, but less power...if that makes any sense.
Deals to be had out there. I know NE had them on clearance buy awhile back.
Deals to be had out there. I know NE had them on clearance buy awhile back.
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brokenbudget
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careful what you wish for...
Paul001
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Have you ever hefted an 076 a few miles out in the brush? 60 plus feet into a tree?
I'm impressed with most of the Strato units so far...not sure how excited I am to see something like the 880 go on Michael Moore diet...
Paul001
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why would you want that?
Not necessarily. Port a 440 and a 441, then run them against eachother.
A ported 440 will run with a stock 7900. A ported 441 will smoke a ported 7900.
I've seen it.
