Export thread

Opinions on Upgrading?

#1

M

ModernMode

I own a Stihl 017 chainsaw with 12 inch Oregon Powersharp bar and chain. It's over 10 years old and has served my well. I have a 1 acre lot with a lot of trees in the rear. I'm considering upgrading to a Stihl MS 211 CBE but I'm not sure it's really worth the added expense. Other than a longer bar, it only appears to have slightly more power. Opinions on whether I would gain anything by upgrading?
Thanks


#2

lawn mower fanatic

lawn mower fanatic

ModernMode said:
I own a Stihl 017 chainsaw with 12 inch Oregon Powersharp bar and chain. It's over 10 years old and has served my well. I have a 1 acre lot with a lot of trees in the rear. I'm considering upgrading to a Stihl MS 211 CBE but I'm not sure it's really worth the added expense. Other than a longer bar, it only appears to have slightly more power. Opinions on whether I would gain anything by upgrading?
Thanks
Click to expand...

Well you said it yourself....you would gain a longer bar and a little more power. If your old chainsaw had too short of a bar or not enough power, then go for it. Also if you just want to get a newer one, I think it would work for you.


#3

M

ModernMode

I was hoping there was something I was missing, but I guess not. Will just stick with what I have.


#4

lawn mower fanatic

lawn mower fanatic

ModernMode said:
I was hoping there was something I was missing, but I guess not. Will just stick with what I have.
Click to expand...

There still might be, I would wait to see what others have to say.


#5

slammed

slammed

ModernMode said:
I own a Stihl 017 chainsaw with 12 inch Oregon Powersharp bar and chain. It's over 10 years old and has served my well. I have a 1 acre lot with a lot of trees in the rear. I'm considering upgrading to a Stihl MS 211 CBE but I'm not sure it's really worth the added expense. Other than a longer bar, it only appears to have slightly more power. Opinions on whether I would gain anything by upgrading?
Thanks
Click to expand...

I would go ahead and buy it. This way if one broke you have the other one to use to finish. I have two of everything.


#6

lawn mower fanatic

lawn mower fanatic

slammed said:
I would go ahead and buy it. This way if one broke you have the other one to use to finish. I have two of everything.
Click to expand...

Even two Ventracs? haha I would be so jealous if you did!!


#7

slammed

slammed

lawn mower fanatic said:
Even two Ventracs? haha I would be so jealous if you did!!
Click to expand...

That would be nice but no I don't have two Ventracs YET:licking:. But I do have two mowers, weedeaters, blowers, ECT.


#8

lawn mower fanatic

lawn mower fanatic

slammed said:
That would be nice but no I don't have two Ventracs YET:licking:. But I do have two mowers, weedeaters, blowers, ECT.
Click to expand...

I would love to have 2 of everything....just in case something breaks, but so far I only have 2 mowers, which is the most important piece of equipment...but not the only!


#9

T

thse

the ms211 has quite a bit more power than the 017. the ms211 is a really good saw. the ms170/ms180 can also handle a 16'' bar if your just looking to get more bar. but the ms211 is homerun in my book.


Footer Links 1

Top