Is a stihl ms 260 price
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The 260 is a Pro saw, the 270 isn't.
Pro saws cost more, the're better made.
Pro saws cost more, the're better made.
The 260 also has a split magnesium case and is not a clamshell design
I was thinking that clam shell design didn't matter that much. If it a good saw it should last 10-15 years cutting fire wood before it needed to be rebuilt. I thought there would be more plus/minus then just design.
Who buys a new car or truck based on how the engine is designed.
Who buys a new car or truck based on how the engine is designed.
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On a chainsaw, the engine is the saw.
For cutting firewood the 270 will last a very long time.
Get the MS270, it will do all you want from it. The MS260 is worth the $90. difference if you appreciate fine machinery. A VW bug got us around for 8-10 years but I much rather drive a Camaro. Maybe a better anagology is a Chevette will get where you wanted to go but I would rather drive the Camaro. LOL
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The 270 is probably a better saw than anything I got, and I've cut about double what you're planning to cut for the last 8 years. Stihl makes solid stuff. All you got to do is take care of em'.
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Yes and Yes,
In most cases a pro built saw uses better grades and lighter materials.
Something to the eye can look and seem heavy built but at times
a thinner material can be much stronger than one made from a thicker material.
As the thinner one is made out of a much better material it can be made
so it's as strong if not stronger than the heavy one.
This can really be seen with piston's, I have seen guys post pictures
of after market piston's and brag about how heavy built the are
and so much thicker made than OEM.
When really they are made with cheaper materials and have to be thicker
to stand up, if not they will fail.
Weight is a bad thing on saws and even more so with saw pistons.
Extra weight in any of the crank, rod or piston robs us of HP.
Some just do not understand that a piece of aluminum is not just a piece of aluminum.
Their are many grades of aluminum as their is of steel, plastic or just about anything else that goes into our saw's.
Weight is our enemy when it comes to saws, not only in the extra
weight we have to pack around but can and does rob us of our beloved HP.
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I've owned a 270 for 4 years. Cut @ 20 cords in that time. Never a problem, always starts on the 3rd or 4th pull. I absolutley love the saw. It's my primary saw for firewood. It still has the original plug in it. (maybe I should change it) I always run Stihl oil in it.
Originally I was going to buy a 290 as I have 2 friends who really spoke highly of them. (alot of bang for the buck)
After holding the 270 and 290 I realized I liked the lighter one better. The HP difference was minimal, but almost a pound lighter was the deal sealer.
At the time it was only @$30 more for the 270 over the 290. I noticed the other day it's like $70 more now. Local dealer said the 270 has magnesium in it and that is why it's more.
I would love to have a pro saw, but I'm not sure 5 cords a year can justify the expense. Honestly, growing up we had a couple Craftsman saws, and my 270 feels like a pro saw to me. Good luck.
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Originally I was going to buy a 290 as I have 2 friends who really spoke highly of them. (alot of bang for the buck)
After holding the 270 and 290 I realized I liked the lighter one better. The HP difference was minimal, but almost a pound lighter was the deal sealer.
At the time it was only @$30 more for the 270 over the 290. I noticed the other day it's like $70 more now. Local dealer said the 270 has magnesium in it and that is why it's more.
I would love to have a pro saw, but I'm not sure 5 cords a year can justify the expense. Honestly, growing up we had a couple Craftsman saws, and my 270 feels like a pro saw to me. Good luck.
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The 260 is lighter. Easier to rebuild or work on. I think it has better balance but that's my opinion. I would say it probably would have alot better resale value being a PRO model.
For that difference in price, I would opt for the 260 any day of the week.
For that difference in price, I would opt for the 260 any day of the week.
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Funny I was at the local Stihl dealer today. Thinking of replacing my 1998Husqvarna 51. Had my mind set on a 260pro. Dealer told me since I have a 361 and love it I wouldn't like the 260pro. He said it does have rpm's like the 361. He suggested the MS270 or MS280. Said both of them have the same engine characteristics and high rpms. Difference being 361(59.0cc),270(50.0cc) and 280 (54.0 cc). I want a 50.0 cc saw, 18" bar and lighter than a 361. I cut 8-10+ corda year. Have my 361 for the bigger stuff. What is your opinions on the three (260pro,270, and 280)?
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Hmmmmmm
MS260 3.5 HP rated at max rpm of 14,000
MS270 3.5 HP , MS280 3.8 HP both rated at max rpm of 13,500
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I owned a 260 it is a great firewood saw, I now own a 280, I also love it, very smooth, no vibration and easy on fuel. A friend has owned a 270 for a few years and cuts all of his wood with it and loves it. I don't think you would be disappointed with any of the three for a firewood saw. It just depends on what you want and how much you want to spend. I would not be afraid to buy any of the these saws. Good Luck and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!
I have run them back-to-back and I like the 260 a little better, but they feel pretty close to me. Yeah, the 270 is a tad heavier, but not much really. 260 is way easier to do top end work on, and parts are more available, if that matters...
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If you have to ask, probably not.
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I just have to ask, have you thought about MS261?
I was and am a big 260 fan but I now am a convert and
my 026 and 260 will see little use now that I have the 261.
MS261
Displacement: 50.2 cm3
Bore: 44.7 mm
Stroke: 32.0 mm
Engine power to ISO 7293: 2.8 kW (3.8 bhp) at 9,500 rpm
Maximum permissible engine speed with bar and chain: 14,000 rpm
Idle speed: 2,800 rpm
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I was and am a big 260 fan but I now am a convert and
my 026 and 260 will see little use now that I have the 261.
MS261
Displacement: 50.2 cm3
Bore: 44.7 mm
Stroke: 32.0 mm
Engine power to ISO 7293: 2.8 kW (3.8 bhp) at 9,500 rpm
Maximum permissible engine speed with bar and chain: 14,000 rpm
Idle speed: 2,800 rpm
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That dealer is FOS. A 270/280 isn't going to cut anything like a 361, just like the 260 isn't.
Check out the 261, I don't think you will need the 361 after that.
