So how about this MS290?

[Poacher]

Fllowing on from the other 290 thread.

What do you guys think of this MS290? Real or fake? Bargain or not?

Thanks.

STIHL MS 290 Chain Saw include 20" Bar & Chain & Case - eBay (item 380293543998 end time Feb-25-11 11:01:17 PST)

[raker]

Thats a real one. If it isnt Stihl have got problems.The price is round about what the yanks pay.Shipping over here costs plenty.

[morten]

Fllowing on from the other 290 thread.

What do you guys think of this MS290? Real or fake? Bargain or not?

Thanks.

STIHL MS 290 Chain Saw include 20" Bar & Chain & Case - eBay (item 380293543998 end time Feb-25-11 11:01:17 PST)

 

Looks like a real Stihl.

 

But at $420 and shipping+VAT around $180-$230 you'll end up paying around £400 for a non-pro midrange Stihl saw without any warranty. Not worth it IMO.

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

Totally crap saw.

[Poacher]

But that still works out to £330! Thats good i thought?

I need something good to start off with, i cant go on with my McCulloch 738 anymore i need something with a bit more balls that wont cost a fortune.

[morten]

But that still works out to £330!

 

You forget that you have to pay import duty and VAT when importing stuff from NON-EU countries. Add that, and you'll end up paying at least £400.

 

And you still end up with a non-pro (plastic crank-case) saw, with NO WARRANTY.

 

You're better off finding a used Stihl MS026/MS260 (or Husqvarna 346XP), or saving up for a new one.

[Poacher]

Ok, so how about;

Husky 357 17" @ £295

Husky 346 13" @ £275

Husky 350 15" @ £190

All used and in good condition.

What would be your pick from them? I know there are issues with the 350 muffler falling off but can they be modified some how to fix that? Which would be best for felling up to about 17" trees occasionally but normally 12"-14"?

[morten]

Ok, so how about;

Husky 357 17" @ £295

Husky 346 13" @ £275

Husky 350 15" @ £190

All used and in good condition.

What would be your pick from them? I know there are issues with the 350 muffler falling off but can they be modified some how to fix that? Which would be best for felling up to about 17" trees occasionally but normally 12"-14"?

 

Husqvarna 346 or 357 are both great saws. You can easily fell 20" trees with a 13" bar.

[Poacher]

Oh right, cool thanks for that. So your saying nothing about the 350, i take it i should forget about that one?

[morten]

Oh right, cool thanks for that. So your saying nothing about the 350, i take it i should forget about that one?

 

Don't know the 350 personally, that's why I didn't suggest that one.

 

To get recommendations on the husky saws, start a new discussion thread in the Chainsaws sub-forum Chainsaws - Arbtalk.co.uk | Discussion Forum for Arborists with an appropriate title, such as "Which Husqvarna: 346, 357, 350" or similar. That will draw the attention from guys who know and can help.