The end is nigh... 880

[Rough Hewn]

Had a conversation with my stihl mechanic mate yesterday.

Wasn't good.

The 880 is no longer in production/we've stopped selling them in Europe.

When the uk stock finishes, that's it.

No more 120cc saws.

Apparently there's 87 in stock in the uk.

I've heard nothing about a replacement.

And I have no reason to doubt what I've been told.

Does anyone else know of a 120cc chainsaw manufacturer who deals with the uk?

 

[Stere]

Isn't it something to do with EU & emissions?

 

EU Regulation (2016/1628)?

 

Yet thoose  chinese jobs still burn 20:1?

[billpierce]

Sheeeeeet. 3120 out of production also?

[Stihl123]

so is it best to sell the 880 now or will they go up in value?

i suppose it depends if you'll still be able to get spares

[Sawchip]

This information comes from a German living in Germany. There should be at least ...some accuracy ... involved with this information posted in Feb 2018. 

 

[Steve Bullman]

a fuel injected 881 would be interesting!

[Rough Hewn]

so is it best to sell the 880 now or will they go up in value?
i suppose it depends if you'll still be able to get spares

Spoke to stihl uk. They reassure me the spares for the 880 will be available for at least the next ten years, probably longer.
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[Steve Bullman]

1 minute ago, Rough Hewn said:

Spoke to stihl uk. They reassure me the spares for the 880 will be available for at least the next ten years, probably longer.

Hopefully longer. Those saws go on and on...for arborists anyway, I expect millers get through them a bit quicker

[billpierce]

I was pleasantly surprised recently to find a new OEM husky cylinder and piston kit for a 3120 only 150quid from dealer, so no complaints as long as they keep this up. 

 

Hope Stihl don't do what they did to the 084, limiting what spares are available

[Stihl123]

15 minutes ago, Rough Hewn said:

Spoke to stihl uk. They reassure me the spares for the 880 will be available for at least the next ten years, probably longer.

nice one thanks. i went to St Vincent about 4 years ago and mates work in the stihl dealer so i went, they can still buy the 070 etc brand new ??