COMPLETE and HONEST Review of STIHL Chainsaw lineup 

Take Aways: The $1500 saw is better than the $200 saw.. Got it

Nice comparison of different size chainsaws (regardless of the brand). Thanks for sharing!

I love the bonus girl and her dog at the end. She’s the Farm Boss

Thanks, Cole - this is one of the most useful and practical saw videos out there! Of course you didn't cover every saw that Sthil makes - and you didn't need to. What a fella needs to know is what cc displacement range to look at to get the performance he wants/needs - your demonstration was perfect for that. Thanks for your tip that the 462 is in the sweet spot... just watching your cuts, i was getting the same conclusion.

I researched the saw I have before I bought them, to get the most benefits and use for the dollar. I have 4 saws at this time looking to get a fifth. I have both still and husqvarna dealerships locally so I have both brands. A stilh 261c with a 18" bar, husqvarna 562xp with a 24" bar, husqvarna T540 with a 14" bar, and a stihl 131 polesaw. Looking to get the stihl 500i with a 28" light bar for the bigger trees I come across. This assortment handles most of the timber I cut with the exception of the largest trees. I will note that the top handle saw is alot more useful than I had anticipated, it's great for both trimming and limbing down trees.

Great Video! I have a Stihl 660 magnum on the farm here in the PNW. We have some big trees and it works well for knocking them down. Was thinking of getting a smaller saw for limbing because as you say the 660/661 is a heavy saw. I also have a Stihl gas pole saw which is great for taller branches in my orchard as well as a Makita electric chainsaw for branches that are easier to reach.

Very informative! Good info!👍

462 all day long, it’s worth it. By far one of the best saw designs ever produced. Highly recommend it

Very well done!

Stood at the Stihl Rack at the dealer, looked at them all, I think for the price you can't beat the MS271, My 40 cord a year days are over, I'm not climbing and topping anymore, I think for the 3-4 cords a year I need now the Farmboss was the best choice for me. If I find I need more saw, I can just trade what I bought and move up a few models. I ran a 090 and an 075 for years , my lastbig saw was a Husky 394xp, I miss them and I don't miss them.

Thank you for having the name of the saws at the bottom. 10/10 straight to the point

Thank you soo much for the nice Video man this helped me out to choose a saw much better! 💯👆🏼 You rock man!

Great review thank you

This is a great comparison video

I have the small MS170 and its years old but still going well and just an awesome lil saw and I have done loads of work with it, just keep the chain sharp and you cant fault them

15 years w my 192T. For a small saw it’s been a great saw

They are all not thought out real well. Like the dogs are getting shorter rather than longer. To bit into the wood better, than just biting into the bark. My go to chainsaw is 👉 the 18" Oregon electric chainsaw. at 75 dollars. She's a beast! She quite, powerful, lighter, and a lot cheaper. Making it a joy to use

Fantastic video bro summed up the lineup pretty well, I envy your quiver of saws🤣

That is excellent information , Thankyou.

I am having an issue with my stihl 16 " ms211 chain saw. The master throttle lever slides past another lever on the carburettor. I have taken it back 5 times to rectify the issue. I asked the stihl dealers to do a report on it and notify the Stihl head office that they have a faulty engineering issue, I was told, that would require to much paper work. Warranty has just expired, the chain saw is back in the work shop to fix the problem, but now they tell me that there is some other issue with the fuel supply, without even looking at it. I was told to leave it in the workshop for a service, which I have done. I am going back there today to inspect the saw myself because I believe that the master throttle lever has broken off, because on one occasion when I took the saw in to be repaired they told me that they had fixed the problem by bending the lever.

Thanks! Awesome video... Was super helpful and very well done!

Nice job. You left a hole in the lineup at the 3hp/45cc level. The MS250 is a popular saw. It is 1lb lighter than the MS251 Farm Boss, and very close to the same displacement/power. I have no experience with the larger saws - I have taken down a few giant trees in the Adirondacks with my MS250, so I likely will never need anything larger.

I see some saws were left out. I have the fuel injected MS 500i. It has extraordinary performance. I run a 36 inch bar on it and it never bogs down. I also use it with a ripping chain for chainsaw milling. Highly recommend

I picked up an 06 model Stihl 361 back in 09 for $450. Came with a 25" bar. Its a great saw. I run .063 gauge full skip chain Perfect for my firewood needs!

The only thing the electric saw is good for, is for stealing firewood from the forest, since you make far less noise with it. That s it 😂

Im a Husqvarna guy. I bought my 61 for $200. Have a few videos on it. Cheers

Try MS500i, it rocks the world man. I also love the MS271 for a small saw.

No 88 I love my 088 with a 4 foot bar it tears through big beach and oak like butter .

Nice job. How ever the 261 has to be in the debate. A 50cc saw with 4.0bhp and its only 10.2lbs. Its a saw that can kick ass all day and it never feels to heavy.. No its not going to blast a though a 24 in oak tree like a 661 but for a 50cc saw its amazing. I have owned all the saws you have here but not the electric. The 462 is my favorite so far. It really really cuts.. BUT its expensive.

I started with the ms170 and i hated it. Thanks for the video now i know what i need.

$1K more in price gets you a better saw. Who'd have thunk it!

Ms 261 c-m my favorite saw

If you do not want to go as big as the 271 farm boss. Go for a 250 or 251 saw

Over all good review. Full of info for need to know.

You skipped my favorite, the MS261 Nice review anyways so thank you

Good job thank you. Shoe

great job can you review the easy-pull models ? Stihl makes a couple of them .. thanks for the video

King of the upsell

and the ms 881 ?

The 881 is an absolute Behemoth of a saw. 😂

I've heard the MS211 are a pain to start

500i and 461 ?

😮😮😮

Thank you,171 needs different oil, one is for chain and the other oil with gasoline, but is it the same oil you use or do you need different oil?

Pro for pro saw over $1000 is not just that it is a better saw but you will take better care of it.

That 462 has as much piwer as my kids go kart. That things throws me around the yard like nothing and im 215. Trying to imagine holding that power in my arms

261 and 500 ?

When will Stihl battery 300 hit the market

You missed the 251 "wood boss"

I can't pull start any Stihl saw in a dealer, so I bought a Husqvarna 460 Rancher instead.

171 is a good limbing saw

262 and i500 should be in the line up also

The chain is thicker on the 211 put the thin chain from the 171 on there big difference

Sold an 4.2 hp 049 I bought in Colorado just couldn’t pull it anymore

391???

Wish you had the 880/881 in the review. That’s what I use for milling. Beast of a saw thou. Almost wish I had the 660/661 but then I remember that I ain’t soft

Interesting, the more money you spend the better the saw 🤷‍♂️

Anyone run 034 super???

I love them all😂

I’ve had the 170 for years now and it’s been great for small stuff I’m thinking of buying the 271 farm boss I think it’s a perfect upgrade for the price but do I get the 18” or 20” bar

The chain has to be brand new......

You didn’t include one of Stihl’s best saws…….MS261. Light pro saw, fair price and plenty of power! Why wasn’t it included?

Wait next 270 um ya you missed 1 of the best saws!! Nope I don't mean a 260 either I mean the 250!

so you missed the MS 250

Ryobi is chainsaw brand? C'mon dude... Where is Dolmar, Pioneeer...

It's always better to buy 60cc> used saws than brand new since they are quite a ripoff especially stihl😂

The Cost isnt a Pro...

You forgot a good one m261

170 has more power than the 171. the 170 was just discontinued so chances are there’s still hardware store who have a couple in stock. if you want one now its your last chance because that was probably the last gen of stihl cheap saws that are actually built to last. the 171 is garbage

The 362 is a stupid in between saw. It is too heavy for cutting limbs and not enough for serious felling. The 261 or 462 or 500i are better choices. Please report chain size and type next time. For serious use vibration would be an important stat as well...

Stihl has always problems with starting. My biggest mistake was to buy stihl products.

I can get a China made chainsaw 24" blade at 62 cc for 88 dollars 🤣🤣 It will last just as long as the STIHL but much much CHEAPER 👉👉 WHY PAY FOR A NAME? It don't make it cut any better. What makes them cut better is? A quality sawblade

Don't buy this brand not worth it many of them don't start . Garbage

The ms362 sux with anything more than 20 in on the bar