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Dustin

04-04-2004 11:18:25

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I am going to buy a Stihl chainsaw in the very new future. I have been looking on the internet and comparing three different models that I think would fit my purpose. I just wanted to get ya'll's opinion before my first visit. I am looking at the MS270C, 280, and 290. I will be using the saw for light farm use that may include cutting firewood or downing trees in the woods. If anyone has some experience with the quick chain adjusted of the 270 please let me know if it is all it is suppossed to be. Thanks for the help!

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jokers

04-07-2004 18:39:21

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Re: Stihl chainsaw model preferred in reply to Dustin, 04-04-2004 11:18:25

Hi Dustin,

I noticed that noone addressed your question about the quick chain adjust feature which is as you know not the same as side adjust.

I`ve used the quick adjust and wouldn`t buy another saw with it installed. First, you have to back it way off to get the whole assembly loose enough to sufficiently tighten the bar with the thumbwheel. This saves no time vs using a scrench on two bar nuts.

Second, the quick adjuster must be removed from the bar anytime you want to flip it for longevity. This takes long enough that even if you did actually save time on the routine adjustments, you`d still be in the hole time wise.

The only advantage to the quick adjust is that you don`t need to carry a scrench for bar adjustments. Big deal! You still need the scrench or another screw driver to remove the QA for bar flips.

I also don`t care much for the 029. Go for one of the other smoother, lighter models. I prefer the 026/ms260 but the price isn`t for eveyone.

Russ

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MarkB

04-04-2004 19:20:58

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Re: Stihl chainsaw model preferred in reply to Dustin, 04-04-2004 11:18:25

I have an 029 (same as the MS290). Were I to do it again, I would go with one of the 026 or 036 (MS260/MS360) models. Same power, less weight.

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Indydirtfarmer

04-04-2004 13:51:26

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Re: Stihl chainsaw model preferred in reply to Dustin, 04-04-2004 11:18:25

Last fall, I bought a new MS260 Stihl saw. I knew I'd be needing one this spring, so I waited untill the local dealer put them on sale, and got me one! Well, yesterday I got to use it for the first time. About 5 hours of sawing later.....I MADE A GOOD CHOICE! It is the best saw I've ever had my hands on. I got a 16", and a 20" bar, plus a couple "spare" chains for under $600. The MS 260 is a "Pro" model. Made to use hard. It should last me a lifetime. John

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Van in AR

04-08-2004 05:37:16

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Re: Re: Stihl chainsaw model preferred in reply to Indydirtfarmer, 04-04-2004 13:51:26

Why did you get two bar lengths? The saw may be a little light for the 20" bar, however once you use a saw with a 20" bar and get used to it you will not want a 16". It is also dangerous due to habit to swap bar lengths back and forth, you get used to a short bar and swap it and now have another 4" sticking out. They eat legs.
Van

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jim

04-04-2004 13:13:03

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Re: Stihl chainsaw model preferred in reply to Dustin, 04-04-2004 11:18:25

odd model saws are lower end homeowner saws and are very heavy for the power. Even number saws are pro saws, good power to weight ratio. Want a good saw, look for a Redmax, I will put it up again any Stihl saw in its size, will outperform the same size Stihl saw, and Redmax does not sell any homeowner saws, pro saws only.

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rod

04-04-2004 12:29:42

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Re: Stihl chainsaw model preferred in reply to Dustin, 04-04-2004 11:18:25

I have a new MS 290 lots of power but heavy saw don't like the oil fill and gas cap it is a pain dirt gets all around it. It has quick side adjuster works fine I would get MS 260 or if in big wood MS 360 great saws.
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rod

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stihltech

04-04-2004 19:19:36

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Re: Re: Stihl chainsaw model preferred in reply to rod, 04-04-2004 12:29:42

The 270/280 saws are proving to be very good power with a lighter weight. Customers are very happy with them.
Only thing bad about 290 is the weight, the 260, the higher price for a pro saw. This does make a difference when you sell a saw, depending on the customer.

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Bernard le m�cano

04-05-2004 08:21:50

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Re: Re: Re: Stihl chainsaw model preferred in reply to stihltech, 04-04-2004 19:19:36

Hi,i have bought a 290 3 years ago and i like that saw. Easy start, good power, easy to set the chain, gas tank is big. I like the gas and oil caps. I have removed the lock on the carburator adjustement screws and re-adjust them, problem for idling and no high speed. Bernard le m�cano Qu�bec Canada

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jeffb

10-08-2004 21:19:55

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Stihl chainsaw model preferred in reply to Bernard le m�cano, 04-05-2004 08:21:50

I am considering Stihl MS 270C but would use it with the 20" bar. It will handle a 20" but comes recommended with a 16". Will this saw cut it with a 20" bar?

I want o pay under $400. Any other recommendation?

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