Stihl ms 250 chainsaw

Jayhunter · Wednesday at 5:01 PM

Hi, I am new here and also looking at a new Stihl ms 250 chainsaw. I am wondering if there is any difference between say one 5 or 10 years old vs one I can buy brand new now? I think these saws from the outside look the same but not sure about internals. I appreciate any feedback back I can receive. Thank you

irhunter · 2025-02-01T14:24:05-0500

I don't believe the saws have changed much, in important ways. Or, maybe, at all.

The deal with older saws, which are currently running/cutting well, is the rubber parts are all old and are subject to issues. Fuel and impulse lines, carb diaphragms, and crank seals. None of those are big-dollar parts.

But, if you get an air leak, due to old seals, and fail to notice the warning signs...you can quickly melt the piston.

Not so good.

Roy

ballisticdoughnut · 2025-02-01T14:32:53-0500

Notable changes are carb, muffler, air filter, and tank vent between (early) 025 and MS250. Believe there were minor changes in the cylinder as well. For the money I’d get a new MS250 over a used 025 unless it’s in like new condition.

Marley5 · 2025-02-01T15:52:54-0500

You won't be disappointed with the new 250.
One of the easiest starting saws I own and a superb firewood saw.

Jayhunter · 2025-02-01T16:34:58-0500

irhunter said:
I don't believe the saws have changed much, in important ways. Or, maybe, at all.

The deal with older saws, which are currently running/cutting well, is the rubber parts are all old and are subject to issues. Fuel and impulse lines, carb diaphragms, and crank seals. None of those are big-dollar parts.

But, if you get an air leak, due to old seals, and fail to notice the warning signs...you can quickly melt the piston.

Not so good.

Roy

Thank you so much I think I will buy a brand new one. I have seen people buying used for 250 that’s why I was really wondering if it was worth it or not.