My sister in Atoka has a 270 and loves it. The reason she has it is because the ACE hardware in Norman lost its Stihl dealer status and dumped some saws for 30% off. She has 34 acres of mostly woods.
Looks really good imo!! Bet you will have fun with it! Can i ask what the Rim Sprocket will do for the saw over the standard one?
From what I gather, if the chain gets thrown when sawing, there is reduced tendency to damage, both to the saw and chain. Secondly; after initial installation of a Rim Sprocket the cost of replacing the Rim is reduced considerably over the cost of replacing the Spur/Drum Sprocket. I've noted it is being used on some bigger saws too.
My Dealer recommended I get one after the Spur needs changing out. He uses one on his 290 and he thinks it is an improvement over the Spur. His enthusiasm is what inspired me to try out this Rim. That's all I know on it at this time.
Nice saw!!!... and I like that big green calf-puller!!!
Stihl makes great saws, the non-pro models hold up fine. Put the right gas in them, keep the air filter clean, and store them properly and you won't have any trouble.
The biggest part of having a good cutting saw is always having a SHARP CHAIN
I have a 2003 270 18” bar with that stupid tool less tensioner and love itWhy not?
Your happy, it does what you need it to do, what does it matter what we the peanut gallery think of it?
A buddy of mine has one, with an 18" on it, I don't like it because of the stupid toolless bar tensioner, but other than that it cuts fine!
Have fun, cut wood, that's what it's all about anyway!
My buddy has that 280. His coil went and the replacement is hard to find and expensive compared to aftermarket on Amazon which will work but you lose the ability to shut it off with the switch.I used a 270 and loved it, it prompted me to buy a 280, the electronically controlled larger displacement version.
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