Stihl 170 v 181

[Rob74]

I’ve had a 135 for 2 years now, only used for firewood but has probably cut 35-40 ton in its time with no issues at all.

[Billhook]

Just found this on youtube,  great minds think alike!

 

 

 

[peatff]

On 29/11/2017 at 19:54, billpierce said:

I got a gwo backhandle 201 for about 200 quid off eBay.....personally would rather that than a ms170 ( have gone through 3 of them and a 180)

It's a gamble buying second hand though and you'll probably wait another year before one turns up at the right price.

[Billhook]

Just had the 181 back from the shop today.  The engine runs better and the saw does not bog down anymore but it seems heavier than the 170 both with the same bar and chain, it uses more fuel, does not lubricate the chain quite so well and I hate the filler caps.  I would pick up the 170 any day over the 181 as it seems to have more power as well, maybe because it is run in.  I think that the 181 is going back as it has not even had the chain sharpened yet as it is still sharp having hardly cut anything.