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MS260 or MS280i Which to buy?


Kev Stephenson
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Looking for a new daily use saw.

 

Been to the stihl dealers today intent on buying a 260 with 18" bar but the dealer was trying to sell me the new MS280i. Ended up leaving with neither.

 

Pros for the 280i

 

Stihl's latest technology

Intelligent engine supposed to give more power if the revs drop so in theory cuts quicker

Extra 5cc / 0.2kw

 

Cons for the 280i

 

Heavier by 0.5kg

New technology - is it reliable?

Listed in the new catalogue under Landscaping not forestry - is there a reason for this?

 

Both are exactly the same price. Does anyone have any experience of the 2 saws side by side? I know the 260 is the bread and butter of the arb world but is the 280i worth a try?

 

Any comments appreciated, don't want to waste my cash.

 

Kev

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Only looking at buying with an 18 as I already have a 15 that will fit.

 

Not interested in the 361 as too heavy, too expensive and I have a 460 for the bigger bars and logging up.

 

I was looking initially at the 260 as it appears to be the mainstay of general tree work (or am I wrong here). I want a saw I can use all day to replace my 230 (underpowered), hence looking at the 260 but the discussion with the dealer got me thinking hence asking here.

 

I assume from the replies so far no one has used a 280i are they just too new?

 

Kev

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