What do you guys think of the Stihl MS 250?
Feb 2, 2022 · Depends on what you consider a 'big' tree. I know guys that think 22" is a BIG tree and they rarely mess with stuff over 18" and mostly hang out in the 12-16" range for firewood. …
Hard to pull start MS250? - Arborist, Chainsaw & Tree Work Forum
Jan 7, 2020 · MS250 is a good little saw, but at 6’4” and 400# it should be a 2 finger starter for you. The only thing that could be happening is hydro-lock from leaking carb needle (which …
Stihl ms 170 vs ms 250 - Arborist, Chainsaw & Tree Work Forum
Jan 9, 2024 · I would go with the MS250 as it is more powerful 45cc vs. 30cc and not much more weight. If you go this route have the seller set it up with a 16" 3/8" LP (Stihl Picco) bar and …
Stihl MS250 Typical Lifespan, comparison to new version
Mar 16, 2021 · The ms250 is one of the most popular homeowner saws available from Stihl. I did hear from my Ace hardware that Stihl was discontinuing the ms170 and ms180 but have yet to …
MS250 vs. MS251: Verdict?? | Arborist, Chainsaw & Tree Work Forum
Dec 7, 2008 · I will be buying a MS250 or MS251 for my workplace, occasional use "loaner" saw. Loaner means that when it gets wrecked by students/faculty, I will be glad I didn't give them …
Stihl ms250-hard to pull start rope - Arborist, Chainsaw & Tree …
Feb 14, 2014 · I've got an old Stihl ms250 that has gradually gotten about impossible to start. I just broke the second pull rope out of it--it feels like it's got too much compression. Once …
Stihl MS250 Too High of Compression? - Arborist, Chainsaw
Dec 19, 2009 · Has anyone ever seen a stock MS250 or any stock stihl with 190psi of compression? The saw is about 2 years old, light use. The piston and rings are very...
Biggest Bar on a MS250? - Arborist, Chainsaw & Tree Work Forum
May 17, 2010 · I know Stihl says 16-18" but if I run a full skip chain, what size bar can I get away with? I have one job with a 40" silver maple and up till now I have not needed anything larger …
Stihl MS250 Conversion to Easy Start - Arborist, Chainsaw & Tree …
Mar 12, 2022 · Has anyone been successful in converting a Stihl MS250 to the MS250C Easy Start? Don't need the automatic chain tensioning feature, just wanting to make the saw easier …
MS250: Response to mods, worth the effort? - Arborist, Chainsaw …
Jan 11, 2010 · The MS250 came close to costing Stihl a customer for life because of the frustration with the irritating carb problem. So, with all that said, I was looking at specs on the …