59 Sons said:Ive worked the snot out of my "Farm Boss" MS290. Honestly got that model because it was the one I remembered my Dad having when I was a kid. That and the price point. Use it for felling and bucking, and my feather weight MS192 for limbing, a real back saver.
<img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=288461"/>Lately I have been wondering how much different a "Pro-grade" saw would be. Mabe the MS261, probably dont need a 362. If anyone would like to describe the differences in operator experience between my Mid-range MS290 and the Pro-grade MS261 or older MS260, I would be apreciative. Thanx.
I would go upto the 362, there is not much difference in the price between it and the 261. The 362 is about the same weight as your 290. There is less than a pound of wieght difference between a 362 and a 261. I think you will like the extra power of the 362. A 362 will have a good bit more power than a 290.
My small saw is a 034 super which would be comparable to a 362 today probably. I always wanted a ms261. I was at my tractor dealer saturday and they are my stihl dealer. They had a used 034super and a 261. I picked them both up and they both felt like they weighed the same, so now I dont want one.