Ms250 vs 028WB

[sgt7546]

How do these two saws compare. Weight vs quality. Which would you rather use?


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[Tzed250]

The 028 is a pro quality saw with split cases. The 025/MS250 is moderate duty design featuring clamshell construction. For occasional use either is fine. For serious firewood gathering the 028 is a more durable saw, but weighs a bit more than the MS250. I enjoy running my 028 and until my 550XP came along it was my grab it first saw.

 

[sgt7546]

The 028 is a pro quality saw with split cases. The 025/MS250 is moderate duty design featuring clamshell construction. For occasional use either is fine. For serious firewood gathering the 028 is a more durable saw, but weighs a bit more than the MS250. I enjoy running my 028 and until my 550XP came along it was my grab it first saw.

Thanks for the reply. I currently have a MS250, 361, 391, and 192T. I was offered a 028 that was straight gassed for free. I'm trying to figure out if it is time to send the 250 down the road and rebuild the 028 as a replacement small saw. I think I'd like the deal alot better if it were an 026.

 

[jughead500]

to me theres no comparing the two.the 028 is twice the saw of the 025\ms250.i just dont get along with the clamshell stihls.

 

[Scooterbum]

Don't let the pro saw snobs fool ya'
There's a BaJillion clamshell Stihls out there doing what they do best, cutting wood day after day after day.
The 028WB is a fine saw but outdated by far.
The MS250 is lighter and faster in the cut.
The only 028 I might choose would be an 028Super.

But between the 2 saws you asked about?
The MS250 hands down.

 

[Philip Wheelock]

I currently have a MS250, 361, 391, and 192T. I was offered a 028 that was straight gassed for free. I'm trying to figure out if it is time to send the 250 down the road and rebuild the 028 as a replacement small saw.

I like your lineup the way it is. The 028 might be a fun project and then see which you like better, though.

 

[sgt7546]

I like your lineup the way it is. The 028 might be a fun project and then see which you like better, though.

I kinda like the line-up. In the future I see a 026/260 replacing the 250. I see the 391 leaving for something in the 70cc plus range.

The 028 would be fun project. I might do it then sale it to someone down on their luck for cost. Kinda the pay it forward of saws.


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[blsnelling]

Like already said, the 028 is better built, but heavier and slower. The 250 is the lowest grade Stihl that i would consider. They're not bad at all for a homeowner grade saw.

 

[c5rulz]

Back in 91 when I bought my 028 Super it was quite a saw. I had it rebuilt and ported last year. But it is very heavy/bulky compared with a modern saw.