ms880 question

[jmssaws]

Just got another 880 with a broke crankshaft it's a very clean complete saw, it's already tore down ready to go back together. I gave 300 for it takes 300 to fix. My question is do I part it or fix? It will b a hard sell in my neck of the woods ain't no big timber round here and I don't need a other saw on the shelf I won't use. What to do with it?

 

[backhoelover]

fix it and sell on ebay but set a reserve

 

[fin460]

ebay as a parts saw, sometimes brings more money than a rebuilt one. I've been guilty of buying non runner 044 myself off ebay for as much as they are worth running. Something just draws people in and they spend too much.

 

[backhoelover]

well good luck do you need a service manual for it let me know

 

[Hinerman]

Just got another 880 with a broke crankshaft it's a very clean complete saw, it's already tore down ready to go back together. I gave 300 for it takes 300 to fix. My question is do I part it or fix? It will b a hard sell in my neck of the woods ain't no big timber round here and I don't need a other saw on the shelf I won't use. What to do with it?

I am interested if you want to sell it. PM me if you are interested.

 

[Deets066]

If Hinerman don't buy it put it the trading post here before you resort to eBay

 

[fearofpavement]

The MS880 isn't used much as a felling saw. The applications that I see them in are:
1. Milling
2. Tree services for bucking big yard trees
3. Stump grinders use them to lower stumps.

So they have a limited market but probably some are sold all over the USA. I'm thinking a nice looking one would sell for $1000 if you use oem parts to repair it. (about half of new).
I've considered them in the past but never bit on one. (yet, lol)

 

[Wood Doctor]

The MS880 isn't used much as a felling saw. The applications that I see them in are:
1. Milling
2. Tree services for bucking big yard trees
3. Stump grinders use them to lower stumps.

So they have a limited market but probably some are sold all over the USA. I'm thinking a nice looking one would sell for $1000 if you use oem parts to repair it. (about half of new).
I've considered them in the past but never bit on one. (yet, lol)

Well, now you have a chance to bite. Take a look at my thread on the Tradin' post. No repairs required. It's a beauty and I think I priced it right. When bought new, they retail locally for $1,950 after the dealer adds in sales tax.

 

[fearofpavement]

I'll wander over there and take a peek.

 

[Stihl075beginner]

hi
do you have any extra parts for the ms880?
thanks
sean

 

[Stihl 041S]

Such as.....

 

[Stihl075beginner]

well,
carburetor, chain cover, recoil starter, and cover; handle, brake handle.
those are the major things, and some odd bits.

 

[Stihl 041S]

I think I got a handle, carb,clutch cover and handle.
Pm me.

 

[Stihl075beginner]

well that is good news, I like to buy them. have any idea how much you want?
thanks
sean