Replacement for MS250

[spudulike]

OK,

 

Thanks for replies fo far, just seen a 346xp for what would be £475 at current exchange rate, may be worth considering as a 550 is nearly £600 here;

 

1. Just need to check date of manufacture

 

2. They will only do it with 18" bar so may see if they will do without

 

your thoughts?

 

N

 

The 346XP is a good machine, good AV system and punches well above its size. Nice on a 13-15" bar.

 

I run one myself but not very standard but always a joy to use IMO.

 

You would need to ask about warranty but spares are damn easy with many other saws sharing components with this model and they are easy to get because the saw was so popular in its time.

 

Just make sure it is the NE new edition 50cc silverside model but unlikely to be the earlier 45cc one.

[NFG]

The 346XP is a good machine, good AV system and punches well above its size. Nice on a 13-15" bar.

 

I run one myself but not very standard but always a joy to use IMO.

 

You would need to ask about warranty but spares are damn easy with many other saws sharing components with this model and they are easy to get because the saw was so popular in its time.

 

Just make sure it is the NE new edition 50cc silverside model but unlikely to be the earlier 45cc one.

 

Hi Spud,

 

'not very standard' - I doubt if any of your saws are!

 

bit miffed they refused to change from the 18" bar being a dealer though, prefer shorter but then thats French customer service at its finest - 101 ways to say Non!

 

Ive always consider the 346 a good un & will check its an NE silver side one,

 

Thanks for your words of wisdom, very much appreciated

 

 

N

[wyk]

The earlier 45cc one was no slouch either. And if it is NIB for 475 is not a bad deal if you are after a 346.

[wisecobandit]

Personally I would say don't expect a massive difference in power especially if you have a full chisel chain and 14" bar on the ms250.

You will also notice the weight difference if your slinging it around and using it much above waist height. I don't know what the weight difference is between the pair but the 346 is noticeably heavier.

It amazes me they have the following that they do.

[NFG]

Hi

 

WYK - Thanks noted, am considering between 346 or 545 or 550 but prefer non auto tune saw, you will probably say get a 550 & yes Im tempted but 346 I saw is a good bit less over here.

 

WisecoBandit - Had a go with a 346 a while ago, cant recall if it was 45 or 50 cc but just felt better balance & revved better in & out of cut - I keep my chain sharp & air filter clear. The 250 gets a fair bit of use so ergonomics fairly important, 346 seems like a smidge more oompf but dont really look at numbers other than cc, weights feel about the same to me.

 

Thanks for posts

 

N