Stihl 200t or MS 200 Help please

[jefflovstrom]

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.

Dead on! You don't need more than a 13".
Jeff

 

[treesquirrel]

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.

Stihl took the MS200T and made a rear handle MS200 from the same engine/drive system. Light and powerful considering the weight.

Now, if that did not enlighten you enough then go shove a light bulb up your arse.

 

[jefflovstrom]

Stihl took the MS200T and made a rear handle MS200 from the same engine/drive system. Light and powerful considering the weight.

Now, if that did not enlighten you enough then go shove a light bulb up your arse.

Just ashing Sgirl!. I did not know you had an "arse" fetish, butt, to each his own I guess.
Jeff

 

[treein dixie]

Keep the help coming THANKS!!!!!!!

Thanks for the help keep it coming. I posted the same question on a couple of other sites but have had no replies. Just alot of money and want the right saw when I spend it. I only want to buy one. Just hard to choose the 200t or the ms200 and now the 260. The thing is the local dealer has the 200t so I have handled it in the shop but the ms 200 and the 260 would have to be ordered. That means pay without seeing. I think the 200t will be ok but it seems that its talk is for only hanging from a rope which I promise I will be doing none of unless my safety belt catches me if I fall from a deer stand. The 200 and the 260 just seem to have the leverage issue which is greater than the top handle. But the size of these are what turn me off because their size is compatable to the 290 just not the weight. Guess the trade off is, size vs weight or top handle vs leverage. All for ground use only. I have done enough research even though I want use it every day I will only buy the 200t and not the 192. Not looking to save the $$$$ for a lesser saw. I use one more than to just buy the home owner saw.

 

[jefflovstrom]

So get the saw and get on with it!
Jeff

 

[tree md]

In some places it is store policy not to sell top handle saws to the general public. Just like they will not sell full chisel chain to the GP where I live. They only sell it to professional tree services. One of the dealers on this site said that he is not allowed to sell the top handle saws to the GP. Your dealer is probably worried about liability. That is likely why he is discouraging you from buying the top handle 200. There is more risk of loosing control with a top handle in a kickback situation because the handles are much closer together making them harder to control than a rear handle with the handles spaced further apart; Hence the better leverage

 

[jefflovstrom]

In some places it is store policy not to sell top handle saws to the general public. Just like they will not sell full chisel chain to the GP where I live. They only sell it to professional tree services. One of the dealers on this site said that he is not allowed to sell the top handle saws to the GP. Your dealer is probably worried about liability. That is likely why he is discouraging you from buying the top handle 200. There is more risk of loosing control with a top handle in a kickback situation because the handles are much closer together making them harder to control than a rear handle with the handles spaced further apart; Hence the better leverage

Finally!
Jeff

 

[TonyX3M]

Looks like you never used this one or thetre's a new bar on it?

 

[TonyX3M]

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

http://www.stokker.ee/products/product/1048177/Mootorsaag_MS_200_T/by the way: 200T is cheaper then 200- not mutch of a market here

 

[treesquirrel]

Just ashing Sgirl!. I did not know you had an "arse" fetish, butt, to each his own I guess.
Jeff

Depends on how nice yer arse is.

 

[treesquirrel]

That is likely why he is discouraging you from buying the top handle 200.

Uh oh, there you go confusing Jeff again, he don't know what a "200" be.

 

[lone wolf]

Looks like you never used this one or thetre's a new bar on it?

Never its emergency backup.

 

[TonyX3M]

To Lone Wolf:

Must be nice to have enough dough to have 200T as a backup saw!
:jawdrop:

 

[lone wolf]

Must be nice to have enough dough to have 200T as a backup saw!
:jawdrop:

I have been working 36 years.

 

[fishercat]

in that case................

I have been working 36 years.

I'd say you more than earned it!

 

[mikewhite85]

200t parts?

Slightly off topic but can get get parts for the saw online

Mine got stuck in the kerf the other day and went down with a log. The handle assembly is all messed up but cost 130-150 at the shop. Just wondering if there is anything cheaper out there. That's one expensive piece of plastic.

It came apart where the top handle meets the side handle, right where the on/off/choke switch is.

 

[treein dixie]

200t

Well im poor now driving home with the 200t its mine now right choice or wrong. I wanted a extra chain when I asked the dealer for one I was asked a safety chain or regular. Didn't no which to get any input. Thanks

 

[lone wolf]

Well im poor now driving home with the 200t its mine now right choice or wrong. I wanted a extra chain when I asked the dealer for one I was asked a safety chain or regular. Didn't no which to get any input. Thanks

I dont use safety chain its slower if you are new to using a saw get safety chain till you are used to it , safety chain produces less kickback.

 

[lone wolf]

I dont use safety chain its slower if you are new to using a saw get safety chain till you are used to it , safety chain produces less kickback.

regular cuts faster.

 

[oscar4883]

Slightly off topic but can get get parts for the saw online

Mine got stuck in the kerf the other day and went down with a log. The handle assembly is all messed up but cost 130-150 at the shop. Just wondering if there is anything cheaper out there. That's one expensive piece of plastic.

It came apart where the top handle meets the side handle, right where the on/off/choke switch is.

Handles are on e-bay from time to time.