Why are Stihl's so big and heavy?

[c5rulz]

How did u get that 346XP to stay up right??? Mine always falls on the clutch cover with side-ways balance!!!! That 290 holding that 346 up???

Just stirring the pot because I'm bored. Guess I'll head down to the bar and start a fight:msp_ohmy:

It's not running. It wouldn't stand up if it was.

 

[1dragon]

You guy's must be snowed in today! LOL :msp_ohmy:

 

[Philip Wheelock]

One factor is that you are comparing saws of totally different quality levels.

The MS 290 has one of the lowest power/weight ratios in the Stihl lineup, if not the entire industry. You get what you pay for.

 

[excess650]

the saw in your avatar should be plenty saw for you uttahere2:

The C-5 is a REAL saw! It may weigh a bit more than the MS290, but its all metal and 77cc....mine is blue.

 

[redoakneck]

At the bar now, just got a BIG BEER, and now I'm thinking sometimes bigger is better, not complaining about the weight on this product!!!!

Bottoms up!!!

 

[redoakneck]

It's not running. It wouldn't stand up if it was.

So yers has that sideways balance only when running, ???? They are nice saws I have to admit, and I did just sell my 290...and kept my 346:msp_tongue:

 

[c5rulz]

You guy's must be snowed in today! LOL :msp_ohmy:

That was yesterday.:check:

 

[c5rulz]

Just stirring the pot because I'm bored. Guess I'll head down to the bar and start a fight:msp_ohmy:

Well I've learned, Don't let your steamship mouth, over run your rowboat a$$:msp_razz:

 

[redoakneck]

Well I've learned, Don't let your steamship mouth, over run your rowboat a$$:msp_razz:

... give me three steps Mister, three steps toward the door....

 

[PogoInTheWoods]

Why do I wishfully imagine a well positioned M-80 with a lit fuse every time I see this...and the subsequent result...in slow motion...HD...1080p...120Hz...in a perpetual loop?

 

[homelitejim]

I need to put my Homelite SXL on the scale.

 

[H 2 H]

I am not sure, found it in a dumpster behind Home Depot.

That's were most of the chain saw's that Home Depot sells belong is in the dumpster :msp_wink:

 

[Buffhunter]

Yep, That 290 is a comletely different animal than the 346.

Yep bigger heavier and way slower...... LMAO

 

[Arbonaut]

This one has all the makin's of a train wreck.

 

[lmbrman]

This one has all the makin's of a train wreck.

well, load some coal

 

[albert]

I've got my buddies MS290 over here to do some maintenance and grind the chain for him. Since it was on the bench I was astonished at just how heavy and big this beast is. It weights a good 2# more than my 028 Super which is almost 25 years old. You would think that Stihl would make saws lighter/smaller rather than bulkier and heavier with modern technology

You should've weighed them w/o the bars and chains. The stihl look like different set ups. The 028s is not a light saw. I think my old 036 weighs the same or less.

 

[lmbrman]

Why do I wishfully imagine a well positioned M-80 with a lit fuse every time I see this...and the subsequent result...in slow motion...HD...1080p...120Hz...in a perpetual loop?

Rep for the thought, lookin forward to seeing it

 

[CATDIESEL]

Actually the 455 is a .2lbs lighter than a ms290. They are both fat biatches

ahh...................yes, for the second time as stated previously. the 455 is a little lighter, and the 290 makes a little more power.

 

[c5rulz]

Why do I wishfully imagine a well positioned M-80 with a lit fuse every time I see this...and the subsequent result...in slow motion...HD...1080p...120Hz...in a perpetual loop?

Does that mean you luff me long time, not short time?:msp_ohmy:

Back on topic, do you like this better?

 

[c5rulz]

That's were most of the chain saw's that Home Depot sells belong is in the dumpster :msp_wink:

Well then, it was a pretty good find wouldn't you say?:msp_rolleyes: