Ms880 -- How bad is the availability?

[Dennisthemenace]

The 880 was never a real good saw stock, I figure that's why there is not much interest in them. But I nice 088 or especially a clean 084 will be snapped up in a jiffy, in Australia anyway.
I reckon the 084 was peak Stihl big saw tech, then the greenie morons came to power

 

[AlotL1keVegas]

The 880 was never a real good saw stock, I figure that's why there is not much interest in them. But I nice 088 or especially a clean 084 will be snapped up in a jiffy, in Australia anyway.
I reckon the 084 was peak Stihl big saw tech, then the greenie morons came to power

You know I was wondering how the 084 compared to the 088. I've never ran a 084 but there is one forsale local to me.

 

[user 122190]

What did you end up selling yours for? I am working for a guy that wants to sell his 880.

$1900. Saw was mint, 2 bars, 4 chains. And it was during the period where any Stihl Pro saws were hard to find/buy cause of the Pandemic.

 

[IntegrityCarpentry]

$1900. Saw was mint, 2 bars, 4 chains. And it was during the period where any Stihl Pro saws were hard to find/buy cause of the Pandemic.

That’s great to hear! Glad for you.

 

[user 122190]

That’s great to hear! Glad for you.

I broke even. No loss so I was very satisfied.

 

[sawfun]

About 4 years ago I paid 1000.00 for my 088. It had a chipped clutch cover and hadn't been run in a while.
Ive run a MS880 and the 088 is definitely stronger.

I've had both the 088 and 880 and agree, the 088 is stronger, however I feel they both needed porting to develop the low end torque that a saw of those sizes is expected to have.