MS880r Deal....

[Hdtoolmkr765]

He bought an R model specifically for milling? I wonder if it has the factory race cam? Wonder how he got his hands on a factory custom? Those factory order forms aren't just for anyone, he must have connections. Beautiful saw there!

 

[user 122190]

He bought an R model specifically for milling? I wonder if it has the factory race cam? Wonder how he got his hands on a factory custom? Those factory order forms aren't just for anyone, he must have connections. Beautiful saw there!

I'm guessing so. He has other saws so this one was for a single purpose.

I'll get some pictures up tomorrow. It really is sweet.

 

[Whiskers]

He bought an R model specifically for milling? I wonder if it has the factory race cam? Wonder how he got his hands on a factory custom? Those factory order forms aren't just for anyone, he must have connections. Beautiful saw there!

A factory race cam? I certainly doubt that. I’m sure when he said he had to wait 3 weeks to get one from the factory meant I don’t stock ms880s and I’ll have to order one. What’s the R version of the 880? A 3/4 wrap handle?

 

[user 122190]

No there is a John Deere Tractor dealer in the area that is also a big Stihl dealer. They have on display all of Stihls top saws.

A factory race cam? I certainly doubt that. I’m sure when he said he had to wait 3 weeks to get one from the factory meant I don’t stock ms880s and I’ll have to order one. What’s the R version of the 880? A 3/4 wrap handle?

 

[Whiskers]

I’m just saying it’s not some factory race Saw. It’s an R model that the dealer didn’t have on hand.

 

[blsnelling]

It's a MS880R, which has the 3/4 wrap handle, probably a wider clutch cover, and a roller chain catcher...nothing more.

You won't be able to run 3/8 .050. You can put a 3/8 nose on the bar but all the bars will all be .063 gauge.

 

[user 122190]

I was afraid that. Damn!

Here is the saw.

It's a MS880R, which has the 3/4 wrap handle, probably a wider clutch cover, and a roller chain catcher...nothing more.

You won't be able to run 3/8 .050. You can put a 3/8 nose on the bar but all the bars will all be .063 gauge.

 

[user 122190]

There is a good dealer close by, with a very experienced former saw shop owner, who I will see about getting this set up for cutting. I hate the idea of running a really long bar on this or any saw, maybe something just under 40 inches.

I'm starting to like this saw. I've never ran one, but the few times I have held one, I thought, "to damn big". Doesn't seem so big anymore.

 

[James Miller]

Old man let a like new 088 go for 300 last week on CL here. Crazy deals are out there.

 

[user 122190]

Here is some pictures of last years monster cut. The 461 easily handled this one.

 

[Ryan'smilling]

I was afraid that. Damn!

Here is the saw.

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Just look at all them bells and whistles...

 

[user 122190]

Yup! LOL!

I was skeptical of that claim. Where are the ribbons and playing cards to make noise in the spokes?

Just look at all them bells and whistles...

 

[Whiskers]

Not that they aren’t nice saws but they are big old hogs used for stumping and really big wood. 36” and under I’d rather have my 064 any day. I’ve got an 084 that I’ve used a couple times in the last 6 years, but the need arises very infrequently. Maybe you can find a trade partner with a 6 series and some cash!

 

[Skeans]

There is a good dealer close by, with a very experienced former saw shop owner, who I will see about getting this set up for cutting. I hate the idea of running a really long bar on this or any saw, maybe something just under 40 inches.

I'm starting to like this saw. I've never ran one, but the few times I have held one, I thought, "to damn big". Doesn't seem so big anymore.

I wouldn’t consider anything under 50” it’s a big heavy head that suck to carry these saws are made for big wood and long bars.


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[user 122190]

I have made similar cash+pistol trade offers over the past year for 660 and 661s. No deal. Around here with so much wood to cut, most saws being offered for sale are rancher saws, and people want nearly new prices for a used but mostly clean saw. Certainly this 880 is more then I bargained for, but I'm not doing anything with it till next spring. All my wood has been cut and stacked for the year. Sell or keep, I will decide next April or May.

Not that they aren’t nice saws but they are big old hogs used for stumping and really big wood. 36” and under I’d rather have my 064 any day. I’ve got an 084 that I’ve used a couple times in the last 6 years, but the need arises very infrequently. Maybe you can find a trade partner with a 6 series and some cash!

 

[blsnelling]

That's the newest version, having the stamped stainless muffler. This saw requires a MS361 coil to get rid of the rediculously low rev limit. It also has the more restrictive carb and intake boot. Replacement is not required with porting, but is recommended. I haven't personally made that change so don't recall is it was earlier MS880 parts or 088 parts used.

 

[Hdtoolmkr765]

That's the newest version, having the stamped stainless muffler. This saw requires a MS361 coil to get rid of the rediculously low rev limit. It also has the more restrictive carb and intake boot. Replacement is not required with porting, but is recommended. I haven't personally made that change so don't recall is it was earlier MS880 parts or 088 parts used.

So you have to swap out the coil even on the race model with all the bells and whistles, or is that bell missing from this particular model?

 

[cary911]

Wise Purchase regardless ... Austria announced to discontinue the 880 ... (No longer enough old growth to continue production) ???

 

[user 122190]

I called 3 dealers today. Each said $150. Any that you know of for $105, I'd like to know.

Get a 41” bar for $105 at any Stihl dealer.

 

[Stihl 041S]

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Bought another last Christmas
10 % off so it was $101 and change out the door with PA tax.