stihl ms 290

[j_allanson]

im thinking of buying the ms 290 as a general-all-day-do-it-all ground saw can any one let me know what you think of the saw?

[Samuel]

i havent used that saw but if you want a all day good saw i would recommend a stihl ms260, i have one and it has worked very well for me so far it. but it does not have as much power as the stihl ms290.

Edited June 20, 2010 by Samuel

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

Don't do it!

 

The MS290 is a HORRIBLE saw with very poor power to weight ratio.

 

Go for a 341...

[armchairarborist]

i have a 2003 ms290 and its still going strong, its a bit underpowered but keep it razorsharp and its good for most stuff, you wouldnt want a bar longer than 16inch on it and it doesnt cut fast on big stuff but for sitting next to chipper for nipping branches up its perfect.

[Mozza]

Don't do it!

 

The MS290 is a HORRIBLE saw with very poor power to weight ratio.

 

Go for a 341...

 

I have to agree, The 290 is awful.

 

Like John says, The 341 is a decent saw, Although if i had to buy Stihl, Id get a 361 as it could handle a slightly bigger bar No worries and its light enough to use all day, Every day

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

I have to agree, The 290 is awful.

 

Like John says, The 341 is a decent saw, Although if i had to buy Stihl, Id get a 361 as it could handle a slightly bigger bar No worries and its light enough to use all day, Every day

 

Ditto; didn't mention the 361 as assumed the number of £notes available was 290 territory!

[j_allanson]

thanks for all the replies, i have had a couple of cash jobs and can now afford the 362 done my research little bit heavier than the 361 but does have the new air filter system. thanks all

[Mozza]

Good stuff, Not used a 362 yet but it will be far far superior to the 290 mate, You wont regret it

 

 

 

 

OR get a Husky 365

[elfinwood saws]

290 IS A DIY SAW! pain in the bum to put rings or piston in.

[swinny]

290 IS A DIY SAW! pain in the bum to put rings or piston in.

 

Yup, been there done that with a 390 i had...... never again thanks, its not a hard task but takes time and a pain in the arse!!

 

Pro saws all the way!