025...how much $$ ?

[Vman]

hi, i want to know the value of a used 025 and want to know if it is a good saw for some limbing (after the tree is down). is the 025 similar to the ms 250? i looked on the stihl site and could not find a listing for an 025.
thanks

 

[fishhuntcutwood]

I saw an 025 in a pawn shop a while back for $170. Of course I've also seen an 011 in that same pawn shop for $250. (Not kidding.) The 025 is a decent saw, but it's a homeowner's saw. And in that role, it'll work fine for small stuff. If you're going to work it hard day in and day out, and depend on it on a professional level, you'll need to look at an 026/MS260.

The 025 is the MS250 for all intensive purposes. And you won't see any 0XX numbered saw on Stihl's website. In 2001 (I believe it was '01) Stihl swapped their numbering system from 0XX to XX0. The 044 became the 440, the 066 became the 660, and the 025 became the 250 and so on.

Jeff

 

[Lawn Masters]

I'd pay about $50-$75 for an 025, depending on condition.

 

[Vman]

thanks for the info......my plans are to use it for some heavy homeowner use, mostly for treetops/limbs of downed oaks and smaller trees of about 4"-8" dia., and i got plenty of them. i recently got a 440 but want a side-kicker a lil smaller for the smaller stuff.

 

[Lawn Masters]

Yeah, I guess it'll serve you fairly well. if you decide to upgrade, I can get you a rebuilt 024/026 if you'd like. I know a guy with parts saws that I can rebuild and get you.

 

[Vman]

oldsaw-addict.....i'll keep that in mind! i will let u know if i get the 025...all depends on price, will probably know by monday what happens.

 

[Chris J.]

OSA, where are you finding in-good-condition 025s for $75.00? Around here that would be a dirt cheap price.

 

[Lawn Masters]

Well, thats what I'm willing to pay for one, not sure what they're actually worth, but thats what I'm willing to pay for one. I still prefer the 024/026 models though.

 

[buckwheat]

Of all of Stihl's plastic case saws, most regard the 025 as the best. Quite a few pro's will use them for limbing and chipper work and then just chuck 'em away when the bearings finally go. I think you'd be pleased with it.

 

[Vman]

a lil while back i remember seeing some posting about a small stihl, i forgot the model #, but think i recall the price being 179$ new...what model was that and how would it be for my purposes?
thanks again

 

[Lawn Masters]

I think that was the MS170. remember the auction for one on Ebay that ended at over $510?

 

[Vman]

thanks! OSA.....what would be your price on a "put together" 024 or 026?

 

[Lawn Masters]

Around $90. thats including parts to fix.

 

[Vman]

OSA.....would i recieve the saw in good running condition, or would you send the saw with the parts for me to fix? does the 90$ include shipping, bar and chain?
thanks