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Stihl MS 271 farm boss opinions
Posted on 7/11/22 at 7:42 pm
Posted on 7/11/22 at 7:42 pm
I have a small crappy husqvarna chainsaw. Bought it at Lowes when I needed to cut a tree up that was down in my yard.
Now that I have a farm I need something a little more substantial. I do not want to buy another anytime soon and have been looking at this Stihl.
I have a lot of trees to cut off my dam and around the lake and my Husqvarna just isn’t going to cut it.
With this be sufficient?
ETA: biggest would be 15-16ish inch diameter
Now that I have a farm I need something a little more substantial. I do not want to buy another anytime soon and have been looking at this Stihl.
I have a lot of trees to cut off my dam and around the lake and my Husqvarna just isn’t going to cut it.
With this be sufficient?
ETA: biggest would be 15-16ish inch diameter
This post was edited on 7/11/22 at 7:54 pm
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Posted on 7/11/22 at 7:59 pm to bbvdd
I have ms251 wood boss 18” bar. No regrets. Best chainsaw Ive ever used but Im mainly cutting smaller diameter trees and up to 15/16” from ida. Worked fine
Posted on 7/11/22 at 8:19 pm to bbvdd
I have the 271 and it’s been a great saw. Put it through its paces after Ida and have no complaints. Mine has a 20” bar and enough power to pull it pretty well. But as mentioned above, the 261 is the goat. It’s more expensive, but if I was using mine more than 5-7 times a year, I would spend the extra money on it.
Posted on 7/11/22 at 8:27 pm to bbvdd
Don't discount Echo CS590. More powerful and cheaper. I can let mine sit for years and it starts right up.
Posted on 7/11/22 at 8:32 pm to LEASTBAY
Go with the echo.
Posted on 7/11/22 at 8:36 pm to bbvdd
I think I would skip the 27X. Go with the 250 for occasional use and if you want professional quality skip to the 260.
The 251 replaces 250. The 261 replaces the 260. I’d go with the older models just cause I prefer to be slightly less fuel efficient and pollute more to have the most reliable tried and true model.
The 251 replaces 250. The 261 replaces the 260. I’d go with the older models just cause I prefer to be slightly less fuel efficient and pollute more to have the most reliable tried and true model.
Posted on 7/11/22 at 8:36 pm to bbvdd
The 271 is a good saw, but heavy
I’d go 261. It’s an absolute beast. My dad and I both have one
I’d go 261. It’s an absolute beast. My dad and I both have one
Posted on 7/11/22 at 8:51 pm to LEASTBAY
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Don't discount Echo CS590. More powerful and cheaper. I can let mine sit for years and it starts right up.
Agreed. I have 2 Echos and a Stihl Farm Boss, which is an ornery SOB. The Echos crank quickly every single time.
Posted on 7/11/22 at 8:55 pm to bbvdd
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With this be sufficient
Yes. Its a very good saw.
IMO you shouldnt worry about getting a pro grade saw unless you just have money to burn. The mid range stuff is great for personal use. Pro grade saws are made to run all day every day for years, and you pay a lot for that.
I've cut a metric assload of wood with an MS391. It's probably 10 years old now and still starts easy and runs great.
Posted on 7/11/22 at 9:05 pm to bbvdd
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I have a lot of trees to cut off my dam and around the lake
What kind and how big are these trees? How many times a year do you using it? An MS261 is going to run around $650 or so with tax, the top Stihl mid-tier "farm and ranch" saw (MS391) will cost about the same but you can run a 20" bar easily and a 25" bar in soft woods. If you want a pro-grade all arounder then the MS362, which will run you into $900 territory but it's plenty powerful to run a 25" bar and weigh less than the MS391.
As far as longevity it's all about use and maintenance, I have a mid-1990's Stihl 025 than still runs like a top and all it has ever gotten is good 89 - 93 fuel, Stihl oil, and always a sharp chain.
Posted on 7/11/22 at 9:10 pm to BoostAddict
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Stihl Farm Boss, which is an ornery SOB
Everyone needs to experience the temperament of a Stihl. None of your friends or family will be able to walk up and crank it. Only you will know the effective secret startup sequence.
Posted on 7/11/22 at 9:13 pm to Clames
15-16” diameter.
Mostly pine trees and a few sweetgum.
There are a bunch of hickory and oaks but that stuff won’t be cut. Want more of them actually.
Mostly pine trees and a few sweetgum.
There are a bunch of hickory and oaks but that stuff won’t be cut. Want more of them actually.
Posted on 7/11/22 at 9:28 pm to bbvdd
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Mostly pine trees and a few sweetgum.
Unless you are going to be cutting a lot of it and every year, then a MS391 with a 20" bar or an Echo CS-680 20" bar will be all the saw you will need and both will last a long time with good maintenance practices.
Posted on 7/11/22 at 9:31 pm to bbvdd
I’ve used the MS 290 for close to 15 years and only had to clean out the carb after 12 years. We heat with firewood so mine sees work year round and works every time.
Posted on 7/11/22 at 9:54 pm to Squirrelmeister
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Everyone needs to experience the temperament of a Stihl. None of your friends or family will be able to walk up and crank it. Only you will know the effective secret startup sequence.
Yep. Screw it up and it’s flooded.
If it floods, pull the plug and pull the cord about 10 times, put plug back in and it’ll fire right up.
Posted on 7/12/22 at 5:40 am to bbvdd
I'd step up to the 261. The pro saws are built stouter, greater power to weight ratios, and also have captive bolts - which is really nice to have.
Posted on 7/12/22 at 6:27 am to bbvdd
I have the echo 590 which is the equivalent and it’s a freaking beast. My friend has the Stihl, both great saws.
That sort of power isn’t a fricking joke though OP. shite’ll cut through things like 6” pines in seconds. Make sure to have someone else around and be careful the first couple times you use it.
ETA: don’t get a bigger bar unless you need it. Shorter bars are better for bucking and you are going to spend a lot more time bucking then felling.
That sort of power isn’t a fricking joke though OP. shite’ll cut through things like 6” pines in seconds. Make sure to have someone else around and be careful the first couple times you use it.
ETA: don’t get a bigger bar unless you need it. Shorter bars are better for bucking and you are going to spend a lot more time bucking then felling.
This post was edited on 7/12/22 at 6:28 am
Posted on 7/12/22 at 9:02 am to Junky
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step up to the 261
There's no reason to unless you just want to blow money.
Posted on 7/12/22 at 9:19 am to baldona
MS 291 with a 20” bar for me. Wish I’d gotten the 261, but I don’t use mine a ton.
It was a good budget purchase. I’m mostly cutting hedge, cedar and locust, so it’s perfect for that. If I ever need to replace or I start cutting more, I’ll get a 362. As mentioned, 20” bar is no problem, but being able to run a 25” bar would be nice.
There’s a few bigger trees that I’m thinking about tackling, so I may end up getting a 661 someday. Pricey but it’d pay for itself versus having those trees removed.
It was a good budget purchase. I’m mostly cutting hedge, cedar and locust, so it’s perfect for that. If I ever need to replace or I start cutting more, I’ll get a 362. As mentioned, 20” bar is no problem, but being able to run a 25” bar would be nice.
There’s a few bigger trees that I’m thinking about tackling, so I may end up getting a 661 someday. Pricey but it’d pay for itself versus having those trees removed.
This post was edited on 7/12/22 at 9:21 am
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