Stihl MS271

[mopar3]

The 270 and 280 were made to higher standards than the 271 and 291 (and the 029/290 of course).

I have not checked out a 271 or 291 in person to say how they are built. Im gonna see whats in stock tomorrow and put my hands on them.

 

[Spectre468]

That usually isn't the saws fault....

Agreed. I have run saws for about 20 years, had them mainained by the dealer. Never had a problem before or since. I have learned to maintain them myself due to this issue.

 

[mopar3]

I have to agree with Doug many saws with lots of plastic put wood on the ground. Some pros use the cheaper saws with good results everyday and are saving money to boot.

 

[Spectre468]

I may have the chance to pick up a minty 271 for three bills, so I was asking for input to help guide my decision. Thanks for all the replies so far.

 

[mopar3]

I only cut for firewood to feed my Hardy outdoor wood boiler. I just bought a new MS271 to complement my MS250. I wanted something for those occasional 24"+ trees I run into. While I only have two tanks of fuel through it so far, it has done well. However it has not given that WOW factor I was hoping for from a bigger than the MS250 saw. I am thinking of cutting my losses and selling it to fund a new Moody MS261. I wish I'd of bought a MS261 in the first place.

The 271 is only a little bigger that your 250 so its not going to be a huge difference. If your getting into 24" trees you could use a lot more saw. I have a 50cc and a 70cc saw. Don't get in over your head. I have no idea what your experience level is but big saws in big wood can get you killed quick.

 

[missedbass]

I have not checked out a 271 or 291 in person to say how they are built. Im gonna see whats in stock tomorrow and put my hands on them.

there was a thread from a member who went to the plant in VA and saw the 271/291's being tested. pretty impressive

 

[C SAW 090]

You could replace all of the smaller saws with a 261 or a maybe a 241. A 261 will out cut all9 of your saws except maybe the 390. I have never ran a 390 personally. But I know a 261 is better than the 290.

A 261

You could replace all of the smaller saws with a 261 or a maybe a 241. A 261 will out cut all of your saws except maybe the 390. I have never ran a 390 personally. But I know a 261 is better than the 290.

A 261 will not out cut a 360,its not even close. I run both saws often.

 

[mopar3]

A 261
A 261 will not out cut a 360,its not even close. I run both saws often.

I missed the 360 I know lol

 

[Twisted Priorities]

The MS 261 is lighter and has a higher power output than 271 and 291.
Sell the 271, 029, 290, 390. Keep the 360 and buy a 261.
These two saws will outperform all the rest.

 

[woodchipper95]

The 271 is from Stihls mid range farm/ranch lines. Semi pro saw.

Not a semi pro saw, its a ranch/farm saw!!!!

 

[mopar3]

Spectre468 says he can get a mint 271 for 300.00 that's what 260-270.00 less than a 261. That's a tough call.

 

[Twisted Priorities]

In Canada a MS 271 goes for $449.95, the 291 $529.99. These saws are built in the US.
The Pro saws are built in Germany. The top ends are different thus more power and no EPA regs.
The MS 261 is $549.99, the MS 261 CM is $649.99. Money well worth spent.

 

[mopar3]

My 261 is US made.

 

[XSKIER]

Well, My MS 261 C-M VW is German made. and my dad can beat up your dad.

In other news, I feel that the MS 271 is a great saw in the mid range segment. Just recently it was on sale here for $399, which is about the same price my 029 SUPER was 15 years ago.

 

[Spectre468]

Spectre468 says he can get a mint 271 for 300.00 that's what 260-270.00 less than a 261. That's a tough call.

Yes, it is quite an attractive deal. I'm running 3/8" 0.05 bars and chains on my saws. This 271 is set up for .325. I know it wouldn't be a big deal to switch it over, which I would want to do for commonality of parts. Is there a compelling reason to NOT do this?

 

[mopar3]

Stihl saws under 60cc usually run .325 .063 gauge. It is lighter with smaller teeth helps keep rpms up in the cut I quess. The smaller teeth wear more need sharpened more and there's more of them. People do switch over and run the 3/8. You need to change the sprocket and the bar both. What do your 250 and 180 run. Those must be 325?



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[nmurph]

I would sell the 180, 210, 029, 290, and 390. Then I would get a 241 and call it a day.

 

[Spectre468]

Stihl saws under 60cc usually run .325 .063 gauge. It is lighter with smaller teeth helps keep rpms up in the cut I quess. The smaller teeth wear more need sharpened more and there's more of them. People do switch over and run the 3/8. You need to change the sprocket and the bar both. What do your 250 and 180 run. Those must be 325?



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Yeah, obviously the bar, chain, and sprocket must all match! I'm running the 3/8 picco on the 180 and 210, standard 3/8 on all the others. All wear yellow chains.

 

[mopar3]

I wonder if the sprocket from the 290 would swap to the 271 so you could try 3/8 on it without having to buy anything first?

 

[Spectre468]

I wonder if the sprocket from the 290 would swap to the 271 so you could try 3/8 on it without having to buy anything first?

That was my plan. The spindles "should" be the same diameter. I would change it out to a rim sprocket as it has a spur now. Haven't hear back from the seller yet, so this may have been all for naught.