Stihl 270, Husqvarna 350 or 353?

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I hate to bring the WILDTHANGY back into this but that sucker leaks, BIGTIME. Everytime I put it in the case, the bottom of the case would filll with oil. I always tried to remember to let pressure off the oil cap but my memory failed me more than once, OIL PUDDLE!
 
Is there a way to tell the year a saw was manufactured? I am looking at a new MS270 for $300 plus $30 for shipping and it's brand new/unused. It does have the screw in black knob with slot which houses the air filter (which has a bolt running through the center also) vs. the twist lever that's on my MS 250, could this be an older model saw then?
 
chase said:
Is there a way to tell the year a saw was manufactured? I am looking at a new MS270 for $300 plus $30 for shipping and it's brand new/unused. It does have the screw in black knob with slot which houses the air filter (which has a bolt running through the center also) vs. the twist lever that's on my MS 250, could this be an older model saw then?
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No, and no.

The 270 is a much newer and better design than the 250, much better quality also, but also a lot heavier, if you care......;)
 
You guys gave me too much info, now I want one of each saw. LMAO That 270 sure does feel a ton heavier than my 250. I was thinking that 270 was an older model since the on/off/choke switch, filter and knob I'd mentioned was all different. I was always told "STIHL"...look what all of the road departments etc. use. I have to admit though, I used a 350 Husky the other day and it made my 250 look like a toy and with all of the positive talk about the 353 being considered a professional grade saw and the weight difference (I assume the 353 weighs closely with the 350), I am strongly considering the Husky 353. Oh ya...my wife hates all of you for costing her money and the fact that she has to hear about chainsaws now. :dizzy:
 
BTW...if I decide to do the Husky 353 thing, which am I looking for (I hear all of this talk about California emissions, green cap, black cap, resrictive mufflers ,etc.)? I don't know what in the world all of this means or which model 353 one should buy??? :dizzy:
 
chase said:
BTW...if I decide to do the Husky 353 thing, which am I looking for (I hear all of this talk about California emissions, green cap, black cap, resrictive mufflers ,etc.)? I don't know what in the world all of this means or which model 353 one should buy??? :dizzy:
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Just get the 270, it is a much better saw.
 
Really...

SawTroll said:
Well, our leakers are the 353 (oil) and the 5100S (oil and gas), but it helps to let the pressure out of the tanks, when you put them to rest........:buttkick: :laugh:

I really couldn't care less.....
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THALL10326 said:
Exactly. That saw of mine has a problem, tant no biggie. No doult I can fix it. I just thought that would bring you out of your boredom,LOLOL I also got a old 051 that leaks oil too.
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sawinredneck said:
You want to talk about leaking oil? My ms192t bleds like a stuck pig!!!!!!!
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gt2003 said:
I hate to bring the WILDTHANGY back into this but that sucker leaks, BIGTIME. Everytime I put it in the case, the bottom of the case would filll with oil. I always tried to remember to let pressure off the oil cap but my memory failed me more than once, OIL PUDDLE!
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My saw is house trained :deadhorse:
 

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