Stihl 200t or MS 200 Help please

[tree md]

Yeah, know, I was talking to Jeffy... Not that he has touched a saw in years or anything...

 

[jefflovstrom]

You really know little about me, but thats ok, I got very tough skin. You would be wore out following me around.
Jeff, ( not paid for my looks).

 

[tree md]

Just pulling your chain buddy.

 

[jefflovstrom]

I know.
Jeff

 

[sgreanbeans]

200 is a beast, but a alot of money, for your application, I think a 180 with a 14" bar would be perfect.

 

[fishercat]

290 is a brick.

But the question asker has a 290 and wanted a smaller/lighter saw. As cost didnt seem to be an issue, I say go for the MS200 and save 4 pounds weight compared to saving only 2 pounds with the MS260.

Put a short bar on it (10 or 12") and it wont take much space.

it doesn't take much to weigh less than a 290.a lot of saws weigh less than the 290.

 

[treesquirrel]

I saw the MS200 ads when stihl introduced them and as much as I like the idea of the 200T performance on the ground I would opt for the less expensive models with higher horsepower. I don't need ultra light when my feet are on the ground.

 

[lone wolf]

consider a 346 husky!

 

[jefflovstrom]

consider a 346 husky!

Move the muffler!
Jeff

 

[tree MDS]

That's a little bar! That small is worthy of a good hand saw. I always tell my guys, "If you cannot cut it with a handsaw, then use your chainsaw, But on prune job, a 12",14" bar on that saw is ridiculous.
Jeff

What are your guys running 16" bars?

I bought a silky "gomtaro" a while back, and I think I like it better than the sugoi. the fine teeth are sweet for small stuff, and the blade very flexible - smaller and less cumbersome on the saddle too.

 

[jefflovstrom]

I saw the MS200 ads when stihl introduced them and as much as I like the idea of the 200T performance on the ground I would opt for the less expensive models with higher horsepower. I don't need ultra light when my feet are on the ground.

Enlighten me Squirrel, Stihl makes a MS 200T, Put up a pic of a 200T, or a MS 200, There is not 2 saws we are are talking about, are there? I know MS 200T but not the break downs in the ms's and the T's.
Jeff

 

[tree md]

Yep, 2 different saws Jeff. The MS200 is a rear handle. Anything with a T on the end means top handle. I didn't know they made a rear handle 200 myself until one of the climbers I contracted during a storm broke one out. Nice little saws. Here's a pic and description from Stihl:

http://www.stihlusa.com/chainsaws/MS200.html

 

[tree MDS]

Enlighten me Squirrel, Stihl makes a MS 200T, Put up a pic of a 200T, or a MS 200, There is not 2 saws we are are talking about, are there? I know MS 200T but not the break downs in the ms's and the T's.
Jeff

I'm getting confused.. but I have seen and run a MS 200 with the rear handle.. sorta neat. not sure why anyone would want to buy one though.

 

[ducaticorse]

Enlighten me Squirrel, Stihl makes a MS 200T, Put up a pic of a 200T, or a MS 200, There is not 2 saws we are are talking about, are there? I know MS 200T but not the break downs in the ms's and the T's.
Jeff

There is a ms200T and a ms200. The T is the designator for top handle. Everybody who is familiar these saws has probably refered to them as 200t's for short, you must know that so I don't know where the confusion is there.
As for the MS200, I handled one the other day, and there isn't any point in owning a saw like that if you're a pro. The ms200t, (200t for short) is a must have IMHO.
On a separate note, As for the top handled saws being more dangerous? If someone feels that is true, maybe you shouldn't be handling saws in the first place....... IMHO

 

[jefflovstrom]

What are your guys running 16" bars?

I bought a silky "gomtaro" a while back, and I think I like it better than the sugoi. the fine teeth are sweet for small stuff, and the blade very flexible - smaller and less cumbersome on the saddle too.

Don't take this wrong but you got a nice hand saw! I think it is like a bridge from old school to new school, and , yeah, next silky and all will be vieing for the top saw. All of my guys have 16" bars on their saws and use the hand saw. Depending on the job, some don't even need a chainsaw.
Jeff
Basically, cuts under 4" don't need a chainsaw. IMO.

 

[tree MDS]

There is a ms200T and a ms200. The T is the designator for top handle. Everybody who is familiar these saws has probably refered to them as 200t's for short, you must know that so I don't know where the confusion is there.
As for the MS200, I handled one the other day, and there isn't any point in owning a saw like that if you're a pro. The ms200t, (200t for short) is a must have IMHO.
On a separate note, As for the top handled saws being more dangerous? If someone feels that is true, maybe you shouldn't be handling saws in the first place....... IMHO

If you are really old school you still call the ms200T an "020".

 

[ducaticorse]

If you are really old school you still call the ms200T an "020".

Admitedly, I in no way shape or form can refer to myself as oldschool in regards to this biz, but I hope to one day!

 

[jefflovstrom]

There is a ms200T and a ms200. The T is the designator for top handle. Everybody who is familiar these saws has probably refered to them as 200t's for short, you must know that so I don't know where the confusion is there.
As for the MS200, I handled one the other day, and there isn't any point in owning a saw like that if you're a pro. The ms200t, (200t for short) is a must have IMHO.

Maybe that is why I don't know about it.
Jeff

 

[jefflovstrom]

If you are really old school you still call the ms200T an "020".

Dang straight!
Jeff

 

[tree md]

I really wish I would have bought a Zubat instead of the Sugoi. The Sugoi is a fine handsaw, don't get me wrong, but it is a little oversized and cumbersome. Not to the point where I would run out and buy a new one but I would prefer a little smaller handsaw. I tried wearing it on my leg with the leg scabbard when I fist got it. It stuck out like a sore thumb above my knee and got caught on everything. I ended up clipping it to my saddle pretty quick.