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they are, the blue max = turd
No mine isn't a wrenchless model, don't think that I would want one with that feature.If your MS250 has the wrenchless chain adjustment, that is going to be the first thing you miss when you get a different saw. If it does not, then get another MS250 with that feature.
You mean that they are different correct?????they are, the blue max = turd
Agreed. An 025/250 wakes up nicely with even a mild muffler mod. If you can tune the high jet on your carb, then you can really gut the muffler and retune the saw. You'll have a "whole new saw" after that. Might as well put in a new spark plug and air filter while you're doing the work. Put on a sharp chain and you're good to go.I had an 025, sold it, and kind of miss it. Depending on how much you use it that saw is probably going to keep you happy for a long time. If your looking for more performance a muffler mod and a fully adjustable carb will go a long way. I'd say keep it, get another saw, and then decide which one to sell. I am not brand loyal, just saying that is a decent saw.
Agreed. An 025/250 wakes up nicely with even a mild muffler mod. If you can tune the high jet on your carb, then you can really gut the muffler and retune the saw. You'll have a "whole new saw" after that. Might as well put in a new spark plug and air filter while you're doing the work. Put on a sharp chain and you're good to go.
No offense sunfish, but did you read the original post? The OP wants to try anything other than a Stihl or husky. Granted your suggestions are good ones, but he aint looking for a husky or stihl. To the OP, IMO muffler mod and retune that 250 and keep it, but I understand wanting to try something other than the big two brands. Good luck.346xp, 550xp, 353, 545
If your MS250 has the wrenchless chain adjustment, that is going to be the first thing you miss when you get a different saw. If it does not, then get another MS250 with that feature.
Unless there's something wrong with your MS250, it's as good as if not better than other saws in its class/price range. Not sure you'll see much difference with another brand unless you go to the pro level saws for significantly more $$$.
OP I see that you have your chainsaw for sale for 170 bucks shipped. I can tell you that you will not find anything new that cuts as well as your MS-250 for 170 bucks. I really enjoy my MS 250 for the weight and power 3hp 10lb. power head it is hard to beat.
The downfall for the MS 250 is the lack of good pre filtration (air injection), poor A/V, clamshell design. Pluses out weigh the minus in my book. It cuts like and angry beaver for it's size and weight.
You could purchase a reconditioned Husky 435 for 170 online but your MS 250 would cut circles around that saw as far as power is concerned.
I was at Lowe's today and saw a PP4218, not a bad looking saw but don't like the idea of a saw without a spike bumper. Overall I think the Stihl 250 is better quality.What kind of rocket fuel were they using to see 3 hp out of a 250? That's ludicrous. 2 hp is much more like it.
A bit back I was running my PP4218 next to friend with a 250. Said to him "try this and choose." He compared in the wood, and said "definitely" to PP. He said the PP A/V was night & day better than 250, besides.
Both have lots of plastic. Both were sharp. PP cost $94 fob my door. At least you can get lots of suckers to toss $ at something labeled "stihl", even the gutless wonders. P.T. Barnum covered that.
I have been thinking especially after reading all the posts that I am going to keep the 250, it is a good saw, maybe down the road if I get the extra $$$ I will get something else and keep the 250.
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