Stihl 026 Pro value?

[asand1]

I I drastically need to upgrade my computer and need to sell some things. I really like my saw, but I rarely use it and its one of the few things I have that are worth anything. What would be a good asking price?

 

[fearofpavement]

There's still a strong market for those saws. With a new bar like that one has and if the saw is in excellent operating condition I think $300 could be a possibility. The 026 sells between $150 and $350 depending on condition.

 

[fearofpavement]

That said, it may be a sale you regret later. Cut some firewood and sell it...

 

[Wood Doctor]

By some miracle I was able to buy a pair of 026 PROs for less than $200 apiece last year and the year before. Both needed very little restoration work. However, lately I have not seen any sell for less than $250 unless they were beaten up or needed a whole new top end. As Stihl raises the prices of new ones, the prices of used models drifts upwards also.

 

[pioneerguy600]

Three hundred is the middle ground for good running 026`s in good physical condition

 

[burnses]

I cant believe there worth that much....

 

[fearofpavement]

I cant believe there worth that much....

Well, they're a pro saw and a new "equivalent" is $500+. I wouldn't pay $300 for one but I already have 3 of them. I guess if I didn't have one, I may shell out that kind of dough. I think they're one of the best Stihls ever.

 

[SawTroll]

Three hundred is the middle ground for good running 026`s in good physical condition

In the US, the MS260 mostly were severely demoted regarding power, so a nice 026 may be worth more than a 260 - but it all depends on condition.

Regardless, the design is outdated by several decades - but Stihl hasn't been able to properly replace it.

 

[Mad Professor]

I picked up a good runner, but was VERY filthy, for $95.

You can do much better than that, especially with the new bar