I bought dad a ms250 several years ago, it’s been a good saw. I got it with a 16” bar as well because it’s a nice size for firewood and limbing. Those old rotten limbs sure make for a lot of cleanup.
Nice review. I’m considering this saw to replace my beat up old MS-230c. I have bigger saws, but I still think the smaller saws are easier to use all day for most jobs I do. The smaller saws are also nice for taking out on my tractor, cleaning up trails or clearing shooting lanes around my tree stands.
Yes, the dark for the 250 is now $399.99. To high for my blood! I put steel bucking spikes on my ms 250. I don’t like those plastic POS. It is a good little saw, lighter than my 026 Pro and my big Stihl and Husqvarna saws. Forget that Ultra. That is the dirtiest oil you can use. Try Husqvarna XP or Echo Red Armor, both of which are clean burning oils and give better lubricity to your saw.
I got a used for $200 cuts big wood with a 20in bar with plenty of power not as fast as a 361 but it it I'll fill your wood burning stove all winter...
@@RichardBarry-p8z used what? I got my ms 260 for a lot less than $200, updated it to 260 Pro and put a brand new Stihl 18” .325 bar and chain on it. The 18” .325 bar is 19.5” long. And makes it lighter than putting a 20” bar and chain on it. It is also a bar and chain that I can put on my Stihl 026 Pro or on my Stihl 024 if need be.
I just bought a MS250 here in Alberta. I'm a rookie and going to use it to cut firewood out on crown land. Cut through the small test log like butter. This came with a 16" bar.
Yep keep it razor sharp and there's plenty of power in Ms 250 I've had a small 170 so light great for bringing with on camping trip s in such and a 361 that's like heavy artillery their Lol good stuff👍
I love Stihl equipment. That dealer is quite honest because he could have just marked up the discounted ones to the new price. I don't like those flip caps either lol
All prices have gone up. MS 250 now $399 and haven't seen any sales anymore. Used to about 350 and sale price $300. The MS 250 will handle most everything. I too hate the 'new' caps. I have other saws but 028 and ported 046 are my favs.
I agree that having 2 bar nuts locking down the side plate is better/safer than one. I do like the switch to captive bar nuts on some saws today. We run Stihl, Jonsered (now produced as Redmax) and Husqvarna (made Jonsered) saws for harvesting our firewood, storm cleanup, and clearing. The 250 is a handy little saw for around the place. Maintained properly, a quality saw will pay for itself.
I just picked up one of these dirty cheap….wouldn’t run for more than a minute or so then bog down….after removing the high and low speed metering screws and blowing some carb clean through it, then adding some fresh gas, she runs like a champ….can’t complain at all for $140 invested. I usually run one of my Husky saws (which are awesome) but the stihl saw feels lighter and cuts just as good as my husky’s.. Nice review ….always nice to hear good comments and a product.
I have the MS 250. Great saw and I've cut a lot of wood with it. But the best saw I ever had was the Homelite Super LX, blue saw. It ate wood like a termite.
I bought mine about 10-15 years ago after an ice storm took down some large limbs off our pecan tree -- I had initially gone out to Lowes and picked up a Poulan, which broke, no kidding, the second time I started it. After exchanging and having he same thing happen again, I went to the local farm supply store and bought the MS 250. Happy camper ever since.
Soy novato el trinquete de esta moto es dura para halar pero la hago partir con fuerza y rabia. , después es un makinon potente . Buen juguete me entretengo haciendo leña para mi hogar
I own a few bigger stihls,an ms310 and ms441c. I had been using an old dolmar 111i, but the chain brake is messed up and parts are obsolete. I then bought a used husqvarna 550xp that's better suited for a paperweight or boat anchor. It gets hot when its 30 degrees out and eats pistons as a result. I wanted a ms261 to be my new 50cc saw,but money dictated the ms250 was gonna be my new saw. As with my other stihls I'm well pleased with it. With the 18" bar itll cut 16" which perfectly suits its power. I love its lightweight when limbing or bucking and the long lineage of this model means parts and service items will be available for the rest of my life. High quality, affordable pricing,and parts and service availability make this saw a solid choice if you cant afford a pro saw.
It’s not recommended per Stihl. If they make one that’s compatible for this saw I’m sure it could handle it so long as the oil pump was giving out enough oil. I’d recommend the 18 if your going to use a lot.
got it used for 200 and with razor sharp blades and a 20in bar the big wood red or white oak hickory ect are not a problem for the 250.👍
Saya Suka stihl ms250💪💪👍
I bought dad a ms250 several years ago, it’s been a good saw. I got it with a 16” bar as well because it’s a nice size for firewood and limbing. Those old rotten limbs sure make for a lot of cleanup.
Nice review. I’m considering this saw to replace my beat up old MS-230c. I have bigger saws, but I still think the smaller saws are easier to use all day for most jobs I do. The smaller saws are also nice for taking out on my tractor, cleaning up trails or clearing shooting lanes around my tree stands.
Yes, the dark for the 250 is now $399.99. To high for my blood! I put steel bucking spikes on my ms 250. I don’t like those plastic POS. It is a good little saw, lighter than my 026 Pro and my big Stihl and Husqvarna saws. Forget that Ultra. That is the dirtiest oil you can use. Try Husqvarna XP or Echo Red Armor, both of which are clean burning oils and give better lubricity to your saw.
I got a used for $200 cuts big wood with a 20in bar with plenty of power not as fast as a 361 but it it I'll fill your wood burning stove all winter...
@@RichardBarry-p8z used what? I got my ms 260 for a lot less than $200, updated it to 260 Pro and put a brand new Stihl 18” .325 bar and chain on it. The 18” .325 bar is 19.5” long. And makes it lighter than putting a 20” bar and chain on it. It is also a bar and chain that I can put on my Stihl 026 Pro or on my Stihl 024 if need be.
I've had an MS250 for about 10 or 12 years. I love it, great little saw!
My dad had his for a decade. I just bought one and it’s identical. Tried and true. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it
Got a 40 yr old 028 WB that runs rings around the MS250 I have. Without a doubt the MS250 is the HARDEST to start chain saw I have ever seen.
No problems with mine whatsoever and I use it all the time.
@@joshuaosborne5748 It is a good saw just to much compression for a old guy with a bad shoulder to pull the cord ,
I just bought a MS250 here in Alberta. I'm a rookie and going to use it to cut firewood out on crown land. Cut through the small test log like butter. This came with a 16" bar.
Yep keep it razor sharp and there's plenty of power in Ms 250 I've had a small 170 so light great for bringing with on camping trip s in such and a 361 that's like heavy artillery their Lol good stuff👍
I love Stihl equipment. That dealer is quite honest because he could have just marked up the discounted ones to the new price. I don't like those flip caps either lol
All prices have gone up. MS 250 now $399 and haven't seen any sales anymore. Used to about 350 and sale price $300. The MS 250 will handle most everything. I too hate the 'new' caps. I have other saws but 028 and ported 046 are my favs.
I agree that having 2 bar nuts locking down the side plate is better/safer than one. I do like the switch to captive bar nuts on some saws today. We run Stihl, Jonsered (now produced as Redmax) and Husqvarna (made Jonsered) saws for harvesting our firewood, storm cleanup, and clearing. The 250 is a handy little saw for around the place. Maintained properly, a quality saw will pay for itself.
I have a MS261c pro which is a great saw but at twice the price of a MS250 the 250 is a good one for the price.
I have the 025 love it thinking of bumping up the 250 or possible the Farmboss
A 025 and a 250 are identical, every part is interchangeable.
Just bought one for $349,hope it’s a good one.
I just picked up one of these dirty cheap….wouldn’t run for more than a minute or so then bog down….after removing the high and low speed metering screws and blowing some carb clean through it, then adding some fresh gas, she runs like a champ….can’t complain at all for $140 invested. I usually run one of my Husky saws (which are awesome) but the stihl saw feels lighter and cuts just as good as my husky’s..
Nice review ….always nice to hear good comments and a product.
you got it dirt cheap because it was used up like an old whore
I have the MS 250. Great saw and I've cut a lot of wood with it. But the best saw I ever had was the Homelite Super LX, blue saw. It ate wood like a termite.
Thank you sir for this review. I enjoyed the information you shared and watching the saw in action! Again, thank you for sharing this video with us!
I have ms 250 over 11 years
Good show, good saw!
I used to have the ms 250c
Thanks for the video, and God bless you!
I paid 360 about 6 years ago for mine
Bought one today for 480 Canadian
I bought mine about 10-15 years ago after an ice storm took down some large limbs off our pecan tree -- I had initially gone out to Lowes and picked up a Poulan, which broke, no kidding, the second time I started it. After exchanging and having he same thing happen again, I went to the local farm supply store and bought the MS 250. Happy camper ever since.
Thx for watching!
Soy novato el trinquete de esta moto es dura para halar pero la hago partir con fuerza y rabia. , después es un makinon potente . Buen juguete me entretengo haciendo leña para mi hogar
I own a few bigger stihls,an ms310 and ms441c. I had been using an old dolmar 111i, but the chain brake is messed up and parts are obsolete. I then bought a used husqvarna 550xp that's better suited for a paperweight or boat anchor. It gets hot when its 30 degrees out and eats pistons as a result. I wanted a ms261 to be my new 50cc saw,but money dictated the ms250 was gonna be my new saw. As with my other stihls I'm well pleased with it. With the 18" bar itll cut 16" which perfectly suits its power. I love its lightweight when limbing or bucking and the long lineage of this model means parts and service items will be available for the rest of my life. High quality, affordable pricing,and parts and service availability make this saw a solid choice if you cant afford a pro saw.
That is a good chainsaw,I've had mine for 4 years,runs like a f-king clock!
I do not miss the screw on caps, especially the soft plastic that stihl used to make them with, but at least this part is very easily replaced
I've heard that gray bottle mix blew a lot of saws up. Rather than extend warranty
Can u put a 20in bar on it
It’s not recommended per Stihl. If they make one that’s compatible for this saw I’m sure it could handle it so long as the oil pump was giving out enough oil. I’d recommend the 18 if your going to use a lot.
Just my personal opinion, I'd stick with 16" or 18" bar and chains.
Good luck, 6.4.
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