Stihl MS271

[Spectre468]

I'm guessing if you get the 271 it would be your new favorite saw with it being lighter than the 290 and the AV being more user friendly. My local Ace hardware/stihl dealer (not the dealer I buy my saws from because he won't deal on prices) swears that going to the whatever stihl has them go to to says that the 271 out ran the 290 in timed cuts both saws got 5 cuts each and the 271 had 3 cuts that out ran the 290s best time. This is what he said and I believe him because he is a good honest guy.

Interesting.

 

[MS460WOODCHUCK]

Why buy a 271? The 291 is the same chassis with a bit bigger engine. It actually weighs about 1 ounce lighter than the 271 too (I've weighed them). They are both about a pound lighter than the 290/029.

From the list you gave, a 251 or a 241 would be a better fit.

The 291 is 1/4 hp more for an extra 50 bucks so that would depend on the buyer's bank book.

 

[mopar3]

Missed that 360 hidden in there.

 

[AKDoug]

The 291 is 1/4 hp more for an extra 50 bucks so that would depend on the buyer's bank book.

Very true.

 

[Hlakegollum]

Did you retune the carb richer? How many tanks through it? My 261 is the favorite here. What are you comparing it to?

I have an 026 over 20 years old and a 261. The 261 uses less gas. Running 16" bars on both.

 

[nomad_archer]

The 291 is 1/4 hp more for an extra 50 bucks so that would depend on the buyer's bank book.

That is why I have a 271. I didnt have the extra cash for the 291. The 271 plus case, 2 cycle, bar oil and extra chains already was more than I had planned for. If I had a do over I may have done something different. Now I cant justify doing something different since the 271 meets all of my firewood needs at this time. CAD is telling me I need to find a huge tree so I have an excuse for a new saw but until then I am happy with my 271. But I am not a pro just a firewood junky.

 

[JanThorCro]

I've a used MS270 that I like and now love once I cleaned the carb...

 

[Spectre468]

Actually, the 360 should be stronger than the 390, despite less cc. It also is a pro saw, vs. cheaply made "homowner" saws, and lighter.

The MS271 is another cheaply made "homeowner" saw.

My 360 is the only "pro" saw I have ever owed, and the only one I had any problems with. Burned out the p&c in less thahn 2 seasons, and wan't my only saw at the time.

 

[GrJfer]

I only cut for firewood to feed my Hardy outdoor wood boiler. I just bought a new MS271 to complement my MS250. I wanted something for those occasional 24"+ trees I run into. While I only have two tanks of fuel through it so far, it has done well. However it has not given that WOW factor I was hoping for from a bigger than the MS250 saw. I am thinking of cutting my losses and selling it to fund a new Moody MS261. I wish I'd of bought a MS261 in the first place.

 

[mopar3]

I've a used MS270 that I like and now love once I cleaned the carb...

I have one and it is a really nice saw. Runs close to my 261.

 

[Spectre468]

My local dealer had maintained the 360, and my other saws, to factory recommendations. Wanted $600+ to fix it. Finally did it myself , but I have always thought that my 390 was a better cutter. I have had a bitter taate ever since regarding the pro saws.

 

[SawTroll]

My 360 is the only "pro" saw I have ever owed, and the only one I had any problems with. Burned out the p&c in less thahn 2 seasons, and wan't my only saw at the time.

That usually isn't the saws fault....

 

[2dogs]

I have one and it is a really nice saw. Runs close to my 261.

Really?! I had no idea. I have never run a 270 or a 271.

 

[mopar3]

I like the way the hole top comes off the 261,271,291,362 type saws. Makes service real easy everyhing is right there once you pop the top off.

 

[mopar3]

Really?! I had no idea. I have never run a 270 or a 271.

The 270 was a good saw 50cc 3.4 hp. Uses really soft av mounts and springs so no vibration. Uses a mag chain/lower case. The only downside is that it is a big saw. Not especially small or nimble as a 261 or 550xp ect.

 

[missedbass]

Actually, the 360 should be stronger than the 390, despite less cc. It also is a pro saw, vs. cheaply made "homowner" saws, and lighter.

The MS271 is another cheaply made "homeowner" saw.

No disrespect troll but its obvious to me that you have not run a 271.

 

[mopar3]

The 271 is from Stihls mid range farm/ranch lines. Semi pro saw.

 

[SawTroll]

The 271 is from Stihls mid range farm/ranch lines. Semi pro saw.

Definately not a semi pro saw, Stihl doesn't make any semi pro saws currently. Regardless what they call it in marketing, it is built like a "homeowner" saw

 

[AKDoug]

You don't NEED a pro-saw to cut 20 cords a year of firewood. It's nice, but it's not needed. I have numerous customers that cut that quantity of wood with MS250s and MS290's that have lasted them for a decade or more. Some folks want to go faster, so they get bigger pro saws.

 

[SawTroll]

The 270 was a good saw 50cc 3.4 hp. Uses really soft av mounts and springs so no vibration. Uses a mag chain/lower case. The only downside is that it is a big saw. Not especially small or nimble as a 261 or 550xp ect.

The 270 and 280 were made to higher standards than the 271 and 291 (and the 029/290 of course).