How good is a stihl 056??

[jockeydeuce]

I tend to stick with "semi modern" saws for my wood cutting, but I just built an 056 Mag II and I have to say, that it would give any stock 066 that I've ran so far, a run for it's money in 24"-30" wood.

The 056 definitely has some parts that are hard to come by and expensive, but there really are tons of these out there for parts donors.

 

[Stellarex]

This thread was started in 02.... Whats the reason for digging this up? :bang:

 

[00 steve]

:ghost: Someone is working on their dead thread resurrection skills.

 

[nmurph]

ditto, i see one in orlando for 3 beads, ill just buy it to have it

He has listed that saw a couple of different times. I think most recently he was asking $350 or $375.

 

[Guido Salvage]

This thread was started in 02.... Whats the reason for digging this up? :bang:

Because they used the search option and thought it better to continue to expand the existing thread rather than start a new one. Personally I wish more people would do this which would result in fewer threads and better consolidation of information.

I picked up a couple earlier this year.

 

[k5alive]

He has listed that saw a couple of different times. I think most recently he was asking $350 or $375.

ha I picked it up for 2 bills running, not to shabby

 

[Wow]

ha I picked it up for 2 bills running, not to shabby

I've located an old Sthil 056 which starts and runs. Is 200 dollars about a standard asking price?
Maybe someone will Google Sthil 056 like I've done and have some info.

 

[trappermike]

How many of you have seen an 056 Magnum,not a Mag 11? For about a year before the Mag 11 came out Stihl(In Canada at least) provided an upgrade kit for the 056 Super,the "Magnum kit" which us dealers installed on new 056 Supers. The kit included a modified air filter for a little better air flow,the carb cover with the two lower air notches opened up from factory,instructions on how to advance the timing,and a brand new nameplate for the top of the saw that said 056 Magnum. No ready made magnums were ever sold to us by Stihl,just the conversion kits. The timing mod helped the most.

 

[Wow]

How many of you have seen an 056 Magnum,not a Mag 11? For about a year before the Mag 11 came out Stihl(In Canada at least) provided an upgrade kit for the 056 Super,the "Magnum kit" which us dealers installed on new 056 Supers. The kit included a modified air filter for a little better air flow,the carb cover with the two lower air notches opened up from factory,instructions on how to advance the timing,and a brand new nameplate for the top of the saw that said 056 Magnum. No ready made magnums were ever sold to us by Stihl,just the conversion kits. The timing mod helped the most.

I had an opportunity to buy one still had old fuel in tank. I'm tied and slow so I passed. My 029 Sthil and 590 Echo are getting heavy. Now days heavy has me looking for LESS heavy. Big saws are like Jumper Cables. Great when I need them but I'm trying to need them less.
Thinking about an Echo 450 OR 490. Most time I use an 026 Sthil that keeps asking for a divorce or retirement. Thanks.

 

[Mad Professor]

I've got 2 056 M IIs, they will run with my 066. They are torque monsters.

As far as smaller saws being quicker in small stuff, file down the rakers and put on a 9 pin rim and see what happens! Just be careful if it grabs cause it won't stall out.

 

[doggnuts45]

rupedoggy,

You say you have some 056's for sale, how much do you want for them?

I do I have a 056 magnum I live in Washington state my number is 253-398-6597 make me an offer on saw it runs perfect

 

[missiemaam]

I have 2 056 supers
the ignition is bad on one & id like to switch them out.
someone please explain