wb1
ArboristSite Lurker
Hey all,
Mostly "Lurk" on this sight & don't post much but enjoy the reading none-the-less.
I'm looking @ getting a small saw for limbing, trimming / pruning, & brush work & want to stay w/ Stihl mostly because I like my dealer but also I have a 361 now so figured I'd try & stay with the same brand.
That being said has anyone run the new Stihl series yet (MS171,181, 211) that has also run their predecessors, i.e. 170, 180, 210?? I'm curious as to how they compare & if the new series is worth the extra $'s.
If you go by the "marketing hype" the new series seems superior but most of this is just "fluff" in my opinion. Sure they have lower fuel consumption & less vibrations but that's not a "deal maker" to me as a little saw doesn't burn much fuel or "vibrate" all that much to begin with.
Bottom line is I'm thinking of going with either a 181 or 211 w/ 14" B&C but if there isn't much of a performance gain and/or better/more durable design on these vs. the 180 / 210 then why spend the extra money??
Thanks in advance for your opinions / experiences.
Mostly "Lurk" on this sight & don't post much but enjoy the reading none-the-less.
I'm looking @ getting a small saw for limbing, trimming / pruning, & brush work & want to stay w/ Stihl mostly because I like my dealer but also I have a 361 now so figured I'd try & stay with the same brand.
That being said has anyone run the new Stihl series yet (MS171,181, 211) that has also run their predecessors, i.e. 170, 180, 210?? I'm curious as to how they compare & if the new series is worth the extra $'s.
If you go by the "marketing hype" the new series seems superior but most of this is just "fluff" in my opinion. Sure they have lower fuel consumption & less vibrations but that's not a "deal maker" to me as a little saw doesn't burn much fuel or "vibrate" all that much to begin with.
Bottom line is I'm thinking of going with either a 181 or 211 w/ 14" B&C but if there isn't much of a performance gain and/or better/more durable design on these vs. the 180 / 210 then why spend the extra money??
Thanks in advance for your opinions / experiences.