MS230 upgrade time.. Ms231 or MS241?

[Bob_z_l]

Ok my last 230 has lasted 5 years before becoming unreliable. Beyond economic repair according to my local dealer. My previous saw lasted 11years before I killed it by messing with the mixture.

 

My question is....should I be looking at a Pro saw (241) or was I just unlucky with my last one?

 

They get used all weekend during the summer cutting logs. Occasionally during the week if the weather is good. Light use during the winter.

I only use Stihl oil and look after the saws...they aren't thrown around, but cleaned and checked before they are put away.

 

Bob

[SawTroll]

It sound like you have put that saw to more use than it is designed for, ad they are not strong saws.

Upgrading to a pro saw is a good idea, but consider a larger one than a MS241, for cutting up the logs (unless they are very small).

A 550xp is a lot stronger than a MS241, and it isn't much heavier.

[tim361]

I'd used a 230 for years. Then replaced with a 231, wouldn't recommend buying one. Doesn't seem to be as good as the 230. Cost me just over £300, probably a lot of other saws on the marke for same sort of money

[stihlmadasever]

Ok my last 230 has lasted 5 years before becoming unreliable. Beyond economic repair according to my local dealer. My previous saw lasted 11years before I killed it by messing with the mixture.

 

My question is....should I be looking at a Pro saw (241) or was I just unlucky with my last one?

 

They get used all weekend during the summer cutting logs. Occasionally during the week if the weather is good. Light use during the winter.

I only use Stihl oil and look after the saws...they aren't thrown around, but cleaned and checked before they are put away.

 

Bob

 

If your going down the stihl route,skip the 241 and maybe look at the 261.Its a pto saw and a decent all rounder and are going second hand around the £250-£350 mark.

[Stubby]

 

Do you run it off a tractor ?

[NFG]

Hi

 

Clearly, the 241, 261 or 550xp are a significant step up in cost from a 230. There are a few fairly robust saws available for a bit less or a bit bigger for same ish money.

 

Search the forum you should find several threads covering the following:

 

Dolmar 420 - 42cc

Makita 5121 - 50cc

Echo 550 - 54cc

 

Local dealer support may influence eventual decision as its handy for nearby backup.

 

N

[stihlmadasever]

Do you run it off a tractor ?

 

Haha! Yeah you have to admit stubby, its a step up from a 230 and a decent saw for cutting up logs and the odd job in tbe garden though:biggrin: pro not pto !!!!

Edited October 10, 2015 by stihlmadasever
wrong word

[Bob_z_l]

Thanks for all the replies. I guess I knew the answer but as I had loads of 230 consumables that would be no good on a 241,261.

Thanks for the husky advice, without wanting to incite war. Like my stihl and have good dealer and parts access.

 

Bob