Which stihl chainsaw?

[lsmith]

Wife wants to get me a new stihl chainsaw for Christmas. Which model/size do you guys recommend?

[aerangis]

Best chainsaw?...... One that starts

[Tbar]

I have the Stihl 036.


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[azsteve]

It depends on your planned use. I have the ms-250 but i dont use it much. Which ever one you get buy the dremel sharper set. Keeps my chain razor sharp.

[ballisticbudda]

MS 290, great power to weight ratio. Can use 16" to 20" bars.

[gatt40]

Have the MS170. 16inch and cuts my firewood all day.

[avidhunter75]

MS 290, great power to weight ratio. Can use 16" to 20" bars.

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[jrpwa]

MS290 is there #1 selling saw.
The saw I sell the most of is the MS250 for homeowner.
Any other questions just let me know.

[Chad]

I have the MS290 and I've had zero complaints. It's a beast.

[fleaboy]

MS 290, great power to weight ratio. Can use 16" to 20" bars.

That^^, only chain saw I can crank, and set down and walk away, come back in a few and it is still running.

[lsmith]

Thanks for the input guys.... She has her instructions now....

If she would only get it and give to me early so I can use it

[chicken fried]

I've had a 025 for twenty years. Its been great. I've replaced the carburator twice, then I learned about the high octane gas. I was told it doesn't have ethonal in it and to run some through it every once in a while especially if it's going to set up for a while.

[pigsticker64]

For med / heavy work I would say the 025, I think they call it the MS 250 now.

[rossivey]

Have the MS170. 16inch and cuts my firewood all day.

This is what I have. Perfect for smaller stuff and will handle bigger trees too just with a little more work. Next one will be a little bigger though

[lsmith]

After all the input from you guys I told her I want the ms290.....

Thanks for the input.