ms180

[supersammy]

The 180 is priced at $180 with 2 chains included because I have purchased 2 saws and a dozen chains from the dealer in the last year. I cut about 12 cords of firewood for personal use each year. I am cleaning up land from my parents, in-laws, and older neighbors properties that consists of downed trees and dead standing.

 

[gtstang462002]

The 180 is priced at $180 with 2 chains included because I have purchased 2 saws and a dozen chains from the dealer in the last year. I cut about 12 cords of firewood for personal use each year. I am cleaning up land from my parents, in-laws, and older neighbors properties that consists of downed trees and dead standing.

One of the nice things about a Stihl dealer is the list price on the saw is negotiable normally. The other thing is how long a particular saw has been sitting on the shelf and if they are wanting to move it.

 

[iCreek]

I've got the quick adjuster on my 210, never had any trouble out of it. I have a 170 & if i had to pick one over the other it would be the 170.

RD

I put an WTB add on the local CL, mentioning MS 170/180/210 or 250. Got an email and I called a guy with a 170 used just a few times, bar like new, chain still sharp, and he wants $150 with some 2.5 gallon Stihl mix and a gallon of Stihl bar lube, no case..... Hmmmmm your reply now has me thinking real hard at the 170.

 

[gtstang462002]

I put an WTB add on the local CL, mentioning MS 170/180/210 or 250. Got an email and I called a guy with a 170 used just a few times, bar like new, chain still sharp, and he wants $150 with some 2.5 gallon Stihl mix and a gallon of Stihl bar lube, no case..... Hmmmmm your reply now has me thinking real hard at the 170.

I would think real hard on a used 170. Only reason that I say this is that saw was built as an economy line to give craftsman and pouland a run for their money. The 170 lists for 180 new.

All I am saying is be careful with a used low end saw....

 

[Orange Hill]

Good discussion. I am trying to decide between a MS-180 12" and a MS-192 12" for limbing, brush, occasional in-tree work and light orchard duty. I have an MS 390 20" for general use, so I am looking for a light weight mobile saw for light duty cutting. Has anybody ran both of these? I am leaning towards the MS 180 because I don't know if the 192 is worth the extra $120, though it is almost 1.4 lbs lighter by the specs.