BEST CHAINSAW FOR HOMEOWNERS - Stihl MS 180 C - Great Value
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- Опубліковано 27 лип 2024
- Today, I'm telling you all about the best chainsaw for homeowners, the #Stihl MS180 C chainsaw. This is the very first chainsaw I ever owned! Let me tell you why I think this is a great first chainsaw, a great homeowner's chainsaw, or a great saw for a gift. It's hard to beat the value on this Stihl chainsaw.
Chainsaws can get pretty pricey, especially if you are wanting to buy a quality brand. Many people would love to own a nice saw, but they may feel that it costs too much or that they simply don't have a need for a big saw. This homeowner's grade saw may be the answer. Check out today's episode for my full review.
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I'm giving away a BRAND NEW STIHL MS 261 chainsaw! Enter now through November 23, 2023 (Thanksgiving Day). Details here: ua-cam.com/video/ZBVu7w2BElM/v-deo.html
Saw arrived yesterday ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxfQm1wmg0ItKDLavxj1nXtQY9HP7EF504 and today I cut about 3/4 cord of wood with it. Make sure you get an extension chord that is at least 12 gauge wire, minimum. This is my first electric in about 10 years, and things sure have improved. The self-sharpener works great, and it just kept cutting through some pretty decent logs. Wear your eye protection, and ear protection. Excellent saw.
I am a homeowner with 5 acres and have had a 180C for over 10 years. It has never failed to start. It's light weight and a joy to use. It cuts amazing as long as you keep the chain sharp. It's a very capable saw - excellent for brush, vines, small trees, etc. Mine has a 16" bar and I have used it to cut larger stuff and it was very effective.
That's awesome! I love this saw. It works great around our property as well.
I have my second stihl ms 170 for 6yrs now. love it My first one forgot it at pawn shop. lol. guys an even my wife tease me. grrrr. But hey ive cut 1 to 2 cords of firewood with it. thx you an god bless!!!
I was looking for a first chainsaw and the salesman recommended this one, I’ve only used chain saw here and there but quickly realized how is user friendly, I couldn’t even think in upgrading, quick start and quick chain adjustments + being lightweight = just perfect
I bought my dad an MS 180C as a gift back in 2012. He used it here and there around the house and when he moved Arizona he gave it back to me. I use this saw like crazy because I have a lot of trees where I live. It works well for quick storm cleanup, I've used it to fell many trees, I've used it to cut up tons and tons of firewood. I built a case to carry it in and the case also carries spare parts, gasoline, oil mix, rags and tools to service the chainsaw. I absolutely love this chainsaw but there have been some times I wish I had a longer bar and chain to cut through larger trees. This saw has never let me down or left my stranded. I highly recommended this saw to anyone looking for a chainsaw.
Thanks for the review ! I Upgraded yesterday to the MS180c from my 30 year old Stihl 028. This a perfect saw for limbing, small trees, etc. I wouldn't go into the firewood business with it but for light duty work it's perfect ! Love the easy start and the easy chain tensioning system. Perfect saw and features for what I do.
You're very welcome. Glad to hear you're liking your new saw. It's a great saw!
I have the ms180c I love it I use it for cutting firewood and cutting up dead logs its my very first saw ever
The ms180c is a great saw!
Great video, ive had one for 10 years, I'm a Landscaper, do some tree work, have put it through a lot, people have no idea ! Until they use it, can't say enough about it. Great first time saw, that said , ive taken down good sized tree's with it. Very much a Great backup, but one you always want in your collection.
Thanks! And I totally agree with your points about this saw. It is definitely one you want in your collection.
Good video I have the same chainsaw I put a 14 inch bar on it 43 gauge and it's a cutting machine the other day I used it for four solid hours probably went through 7 tanks of gas and it never failed me I've had it for about 10 years and I love it
These are great saws! Small screamin' demons if you put the 14" bar on them!
Great video. I use my MS180 to cut fence posts. It's nice and light weight.
I've been using my MS170 as my climb saw. I really like it.
Also my first chainsaw.. had it about 4 years now… starts every time and runs great. Excellent choice. 👍🏼
Great saw!
I just bought this one. I hope it lives up to the good reviews
I think you'll like it!
I just inherited one of these from my grandfather and I hope to get decades of use from it
You will get years of use out of your saw. Just be sure to take good care of it. I know that is very special to have of your grandfather's.
I have a 180C and recently upgraded to the 261 just because of the lack of power. I have hardwood trees on the homestead and grew up with powerful saws. I just couldn’t stand the lack of power with the stock 16” bar anymore even for smaller jobs, I guess I was just ruined growing up with pro chainsaws (my dad had us in the woods every summer….).
I upgraded the 180C with a 12” bar and 0.50 gauge full chisel chain…..this feels like firing up the turbo boost mode. It’s now my favorite saw for small jobs and a perfect combination with the 261 which I use 90% of the time with a 16” bar. Every once in a while I have to put on the 20” but remove it as soon as possible…. 16” cuts way faster and feels more powerful.
That's great that you found a setup you are happy with on the 180. And I agree about pairing it with the 261. I use those saws together sometimes, too. It's cool that you have those memories of working with your dad in the woods and that you are still enjoying using chainsaws. More power!
Thank you for the video. I only use a saw about 2-3 times a year. Value wise...yes...the 180C is great. I live in Canada and they're currently on sale for $350 Canadian. I wonder about the power and longevity of this saw. The emissions sticker rates the engine for only 50 hours. I've been using outdoor power equipment for 30 years. From my experience, the lower the emissions durability, the lower the longevity and power, and the more issues you have. So, you might save money at the beginning but that can quickly disappear if you need to repair a saw. There are other choices....The MS250 goes for $460, the MS291 goes for $550 on sale, and of course the amazing MS261 goes for $720. You can even get a Husky 450 for $569 and its motor is rated for 300 hours of emissions durability. So, do you feel it's worth the extra cost and it's better to spend more upfront and get something that you know can handle anything you might encounter or just get a 180? Thanks
I have that saw. It's crazy how much that little saw does. I think I only paid $199 at the time. Though it's a smaller engine it turns a faster rpm than I'd thought. So as long as its not bogged down it lops off branches pretty quick. In typical Still fashion though one time it starts in 3 pulls, the next in 10. Their trimmers are the same way.
Just picked bought one of these yesterday. First gas chainsaw for my (100+ year old) first home that is completely surrounded by old unkept trees.
Sounds like you have a lot of fun/work ahead of you! Good luck and happy sawing!
I've been thinking about adding a saw solely for working in the scrub brush. This might be it. Thanks for the video.
It's a good saw for scrub brush. Thank you.
I have both the MS180 and 261.. for my homestead this is a really good set of saws for me.
I use the 261 for felling and firewood.I use the 180 for limbing and trimming.The 180 never lets me down.It’s light weight and powerful
This is great saw! And when you pair it with the 261 you are pretty well covered. Good setup!
Hi, good video. Does it have an adjustable carburetor and if not what would be the next chainsaw in the Stihl lineup that does, that is the same rear handle design?
You can get the same results by purchasing the Oregon .043 16inch chain from Lowe’s. It will say stihl on the package. The Oregon is regular size not picco so it cuts the same as the .050. Big difference from the low profile picco I highly recommend it. The picco 16 bar that comes with the saw is low profile and perfect for the min boss.
Thanks for the tip Josh! And happy cutting!
Thanks brother. Just bought a 180c today. I'll take your advice
Hi what is the size of the file sharpener for this one and should I use the 2 and 1 sharpener? Asking for my brother 16 inch blade thx
I just got the MS180 C MiniBoss from an older relative who hasn't used it in years. The chain is quite rusted so I'm going to replace it. Do you recommend that I stick with the small mini boss or should I upgrade the bar since I'm buying a new chain anyway? I'll be using it for limbing as well as cutting firewood rounds that are too long for my stove. I currently use a Ryobi c4618 (my first homeowner chainsaw) which sometimes feels like it lacks power to cut the oak wood. Thanks for any input.
Have you got it running? If you've heard the motor and it sounds good, then yes, I would buy a new bar and chain for it. When I received my saw, it came with a 16 inch bar with a picco chain. I have since upgraded it to a 14 inch bar and larger chain. With that upgrade, this chainsaw came alive in a whole new way. Check out this guy's video to see the upgrade I'm talking about (ua-cam.com/video/DrFM-8C-qV0/v-deo.html). Thanks for watching, man.
I watched your 261 video - excellent - but you could have gone into exactly how to change the chaion on this saw. How to line up the splines - how to make sure the bar is on correctly (with close ups) etc etc. Your other video showed how to clean the 261 (I have 2 of them and learned a lot from that video) do the same with this one.
Love you 180 stile
Will a 16" 50 gauge bar and chain work with the ms180 ?
do you have links for the 14" bar and the chisel saw chain?
Three additional questions for you. I have rheumatoid arthritis in my joints and I have a small garden tiller that really kills me whenever I pull on it to crank it up. Is this chainsaw easy to pull and crank? I thought I had seen that you have to hold in one button as you crank with the other hand. Is that correct? Also, what is the correct mixture or gas used for this chainsaw? Thanks.
These saws come with a spring assisted starting mechanism. The regular MS180 doesn't come with this feature. Honestly, I am more used to the saws that don't come with this so I sometimes forget and yank the cord instinctively. That being said it is a little bit easier to pull if you remember. I would suggest you go to a dealer and give one a try before buying. I am sure any good dealer would be fine with that. Also the correct fuel ratio is 50:1.
Also my first saw ever… I want the head ported but finding someone willing to do that isn’t easy.. they say get a bigger saw… no man I just want to port this one because I can. Lol
I love that. "Because I can!!"
I have the same noting wrong with just takes time to cut let the saw do it work
I just received a used MS180C from a friend that passed away. I also have a old Stihl 025 that does not run and probably needs a rebuild. Is that a good pairing? Also, should I reverse the factory bar every so often?
Yes, the MS180 and the 025 would make a great duo. Also, regarding flipping your bar, this should be done each time you sharpen your saw. This will help your bar to wear evenly and it will last longer.
I am fixing to go shopping for this particular saw at my local hardware shop that sell Stihl products there. Is the bar and chain easy to replace on this machine, for a person who is somewhat fumblefingered these days? I have to small electric chainsaws, but both need new blades and I have cut down probably 45 holly's and shrubs around my home, which varied in size. I want to level the stumps to the ground and then add some root killer to kill them off so I can plant flowers or plants instead of having shrubs that always require trimming. I am thinking that I should go immediately to the mod with the 14" bar and new chain. The MS180-C is not listed specifically on their manuals at Stihl, but they do have the MS180. Are they the same chainsaw? Thanks for the video.
Hi James, the MS180c means it has the easy 2 start function (spring system) Honestly I have found that either one is a good choice and sometimes I prefer the regular function as that is what I'm used to on my other saws. The 14" bar mod works great and it's an easy upgrade. There is a guy here on UA-cam called donyboy that has a good video on making this bar swap.
@@OldSchoolMillennial LOL! I went to all the various places listed in my home town that sells this particular brand of chainsaw. Not a one had them in stock, but my local TSC store says they will call around and can probably find a store that can ship it in right away. I went to the local Atwoods Farm store here and the guy took me to the back of the shop and showed me that he looked through maybe 100 different chainsaws they have there from Stihl, but none were this particular model. He told me he sold one just last night. going to follow through and get one though. Am I correct that any chain for it will work okay if it is not a Stihl brand? I found the 14" bar and a 53 tooth chain, but didn't pick them up tonight, as I want to get everything at once when I finally find this model. I am persistent, so we shall see. I am looking at the other video you suggested. Thanks.
Great video...was was the specs of the upgrade blade that you installed and the chain size..
Probably .050 and .325 pitch. That's the standard upgrade.
I have the ms 180c. Its great for lllimbs and small trees. Ive tried cutting small or decent aize stumps and can not get it to cut through that. So i suppose i need a bigger saw for that.
I just got one and I was going to say, why does my bar look so much thinner? I’ll have to see how it cuts. Maybe I’ll upgrade it like yours.
It would have been nice had you showed how to start the chainsaw, which is why I watched this video.
That's a good idea for a future video. I'll put it on the list. Thanks.
Der Anfang siht Geil aus. ;)
That’s perfect for the home owner in the suburbs
Yes! I actually bought this saw while I was in the suburbs before I moved to the country. It's great for limbing and just to haul around my property.
Can you upgrade the bar to 18" and what might be the cons in doing so?
Yes, it is possible to put an 18" bar on the MS180 but I wouldn't suggest it as it is not made to run a bar that length. I would suggest either a 14" or 16" bar on this saw. Those are the best match for the power on this saw.
Thanks for the video. Why would the chainsaw cut faster with a thicker bar? That seems counter-intuitive.
Thanks for the idea on another bar and chain upgrade
When I was a kid working for my dad he use those as climbing saws
Nice! Yea, they're pretty lightweight.
As a homeowner I use a chainsaw maybe once or twice a year - can you comment on best way to store (in terms of fuel/etc) for those long periods of non-use?
For storing chainsaws I have had the best luck running non ethanol gas. This keeps your carburetor from gumming up especially if you leave it setting for a time. In addition to running non ethanol gas if I know I won't be running a saw for a time I empty out the gas tank as well. By running a saw dry and using non ethanol gas ethanol gas I never have issues when storing saws. Thanks for watching!
run it out of gas at the end of the season as any other gas engine and that will keep the carb from gumming up also if not used for long periods pull the plug once in a while and use fogging oil in the cylinder thats about it
Do you recommend cutting hedges with this chainsaw? Please!
I would not recommend cutting edges with this chainsaw. I would get a dedicated edger for edging. This saws is great for cutting wood though.
@@OldSchoolMillennial Thank you.
I bought mine from an authorized dealer. They completed their inspection and I took it home. Months later when I needed it, it wouldn't start.
Do I need it tuned up by the dealer if it sits for a month or two?
Funny enough, the Husqvarna sat for the same amount of time and started right up? I guess that's what I get for having trust in a brand name reputation.
MS180, ran once, never used to cut anything. I'll sell it if anyone is interested.
Enjoy your day, Friends.
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Man, that's disappointing. I've never had an issue like that with mine. Maybe a defect of some kind? It may be worth a trip to the dealer. Maybe it's a quick fix.
Hello just got done watching ur video and I need a Chainsaw thats Reliable yes am a home owner but am not new to a chainsaw which one is the one up form this one...
A step up from this is a stihl ms250/251. I have a friend that has one and loves it. Then another step up is the Farm Boss MS271. Good luck!
ace hardware in Indiana they are currently $279
I just acquired a dead one of these that I'll see if I can resurrect.
I'm distracted by the yellow and black saws on the right though...
Good luck getting it running! Oh, you like the old McCulloch saws? I'm thinking of doing a video on mine sometime.
@@OldSchoolMillennial Yeah, I have a 110, 2-10, 610, 7-10 (possibly) and a Pro Mac 700. The latter two need some work to get running again.
can this 180 chainsaw use a 24 inch bar?
I would not run a 24" bar on a 180. Actually the biggest bar I would run on this saw would be a 16" bar. If you need to run a 24" bar I would suggest a different saw.
@@OldSchoolMillennial thank you sir.. but how about 18" and 20"? is this 180 chainsaw still suitable if using bar 18" and 20"
this is because i have seen people use 18" and 20" bar whit this 180 chainsaw
@@kapailunglunkz8417 As I mentioned I would not suggest going larger than a 16" bar on a 180. I run 14" bar myself on this saw. It is also worth mentioning that Stihl suggests running 12"-16" bars on this saw. Probably not what you wanted to hear but honestly I think you'll be happier with choosing the right bar for this saw.
@@OldSchoolMillennial ok.. thank you sir for the information
I have a 180 c saw. Great saw but you need a larger saw for larger logs
That is true. You might want to check out my other video on which chainsaw should I buy. Thanks for watching!
what chainsaw would u recommend to uhh. cut meat
I would suggest a butcher knife or a steak knife.
Price?
You'll have to check your dealer, but a google search shows the price hovering a little above or below $200.
Good saw? Sure.
Best saw? There are better choices.
Lol these are bread cutters no good for anyone that cuts any amount of big wood ok for Lemming but even lemming I’d rather use a bigger saw with a longer bar and stand save on my back
I dont know about the 180C but i know the regular 180 is a piece of shit