Don't want a riot here but who ownes an MS280...

[Lakeside53]

The only downside is the weight - too close to the 361, for the power.....:bang:

.. but a heck of a lot cheaper!!! It's not always just about weight.

 

[Just Mow]

I don't think there is much wrong with the MS280, but it isn't a true pro saw design - even though it has a magnesium case.

The only downside is the weight - too close to the 361, for the power.....:bang:

If you keep worrying about the weight of every saw that tells me that maybe its time you pumped some iron and bulk up a little bit. Then weight would not be an issue.

 

[Just Mow]

.. but a heck of a lot cheaper!!! It's not always just about weight.

Amen, Brother Andy.

 

[NapalmDeath]

I'm not sure how much difference there actually is between a MS270 and a MS280 but I've been pretty well pleased with my 270 so far. Eventually I'd like to get a 361 but for firewood cutting it's been great.

 

[NYH1]

Not everyone needs a pro saw! If someone is only going to cut a few face cords of firewood a year and the wood isn't too large then it makes a lot more sense to spend $400 on a MS280 then spending $600 on a MS361.

 

[jhellwig]

I don't think there is much wrong with the MS280, but it isn't a true pro saw design - even though it has a magnesium case.

I was looking at one yesterday and I looked almost as if it was half mag half plastic. The oil tank and chain cover were plastic. I duno. It looked odd to me.

 

[NYH1]

I was looking at one yesterday and I looked almost as if it was half mag half plastic. The oil tank and chain cover were plastic. I duno. It looked odd to me.

The first time I looked at the MS280 I really didn't like it that much. At the time I also looked at and handled a Husky 353. I liked the 353 and still do. I've handled the MS280 a few more time since then and I kind of like it now. To tell you the truth I like both saws about the same. I have 6 or 7 Husky dealers within a half hour of me. The only one that stocks the 353 (and even the 357XP) is the farthest one away from me. I have two VERY GOOD full servicing and stocking Stihl dealers within ten minutes of me, that makes it even harder not to with a Stihl.

 

[16gauge]

UH OHHH!!! I see it coming now...

Just as sure as GOD made a peach...I see it coming. Some production sawyer is going to post a picture of his modded 660 with a big ole bar...and there lurking in the background is going to be an MS 280 wearing a 290 FarmBoss B&C. Heeheehee! Oh there will be some plausable excuses and all. I just can't wait...:jester:

 

[jhellwig]

The farm and home stores around here that sell stihl carry farmbossed badged 16" bars and non badged 16" bars right next to each other. If you read on the farm boss bar sticker it says there are only for the 290 but the nonfb ones list the 290 also. go figure.

 

[16gauge]

I just checked it out...

The farm and home stores around here that sell stihl carry farmbossed badged 16" bars and non badged 16" bars right next to each other. If you read on the farm boss bar sticker it says there are only for the 290 but the nonfb ones list the 290 also. go figure.

OK, I was trying to be funny but yes any bar made for the MS290 will bolt right up to an MS280...even the FarmBoss B&C I mentioned.

 

[jhellwig]

Yeah I know. I just find it odd that anyone would go to the time and expense to even stock the dumb things. I don't even know why I posted that. I am sleepy.