My two Stihl's.

[The Deerslayer]

Thanks deerslayer, but I was being sarcastic. I was implying that not everyone needs a pro saw. Bigger is not always better.(let me check with my wife on that).

Gotcha....:laughing:

 

[Gale Hawkins]

The only really downside to our 021 is the small chain seems to need more frequent adjusting than our last saw with a larger chain.

Since I really should not be using a chain saw period the 021 is still enough to get me both out of and into trouble. :laughing:

Around the house like the electric saw off of the tree trimming pole saw.

 

[Gale Hawkins]

Stihl question?

I like my 021 that I bought new and it is a good saw but it comes up a bit short when working up big trees for a burn pile like a lot of old storm damage I am finally addressing.

A guy who I know through one of his grand dad is selling his other grand dad 361 Stilh. He has two and due to health no longer wants/needs the larger Stilh.

The saw is 3+ years old and they paid $600 for. The bar has a lot of the finish worn off but the head look (in pics) OK. I will be able to hear it run tomorrow.

They are asking $375 OBO.

I am clueless but as a rule I do not like to pay over 50% of new for any power tools due to the risk of buying as is. Since I know it has been used by a long term chainsaw user that helps and I know the store that sold it new.

On Ebay I see the same saw going for around $400 over and over.

What are your thoughts on a used MS 361 price? I gather the model is highly rated by owners.

Locally a new MS 362 is $709 plus tax. 290's are at $389.

 

[Coyote machine]

Stihl question?

I like my 021 that I bought new and it is a good saw but it comes up a bit short when working up big trees for a burn pile like a lot of old storm damage I am finally addressing.

A guy who I know through one of his grand dad is selling his other grand dad 361 Stilh. He has two and due to health no longer wants/needs the larger Stilh.

The saw is 3+ years old and they paid $600 for. The bar has a lot of the finish worn off but the head look (in pics) OK. I will be able to hear it run tomorrow.

They are asking $375 OBO.

I am clueless but as a rule I do not like to pay over 50% of new for any power tools due to the risk of buying as is. Since I know it has been used by a long term chainsaw user that helps and I know the store that sold it new.

On Ebay I see the same saw going for around $400 over and over.

What are your thoughts on a used MS 361 price? I gather the model is highly rated by owners.

Locally a new MS 362 is $709 plus tax. 290's are at $389.

I'd see if I could have the shop that sold it check it out for you. Consider a pressure test of crankcase and compression test, also inspect chain sprocket, an indicator of chain sprocket use/abuse. Check the bar for bent/twisted condition and groove/rail for pinched or too open condition. All use/abuse/condition indicators. Make sure bar/chain oiler is functioning and oil pump is NOT leaking. These test are what any pro would want to know before buying used. After that used is just that: used.
New saw more $ with 1 year warranty. Used less $ no warranty.
Pics?
Post back.
Good luck, hope this helps.
Currently own 8 Stihls!:thumbsup: And counting.... see signature (only lists 7 of 8).

BTW, Doing same thing as we speak- several burn piles to light today. Have Cat 320CL and 307D with thumb as well as my DK-40 Kioti tractor and my hired guy moving logs from blowdown and stumps to burn. Conditions are perfect, 4-8" frost, snow covered ground, tons and tons of popular and ash discard. Check satellite images for flames from sky!

 

[Gale Hawkins]

Here is the two shots that I have seen. It does not looked like the bar has ever been flipped.

Thanks

 

[Coyote machine]

Here is the two shots that I have seen. It does not looked like the bar has ever been flipped.

Thanks

Bar is clearly used a lot. Check condition of chain. Ask to be able to start it yourself from cold and run it and cut some wood with it. See if the saw debris is like sawdust or chips. If like chips, they seem possibly to keep saw chain sharp. If like sawdust then they might have run it when fairly dull/ totally dull which puts more wear on the powerhead.
If seriously interested ask if you can have the tests run or try to negotiate a lower price on saw.

 

[Gale Hawkins]

The finish wear pattern on the bar looks like they may have used it without the engine running.

Based on the age of the other grand dad the owner/user must be more like 80+.

 

[s219]

It does not looked like the bar has ever been flipped.

Well, it has been flipped at least once -- look at the lettering. Sold new, the dealer always puts the lettering so it's right side up.

 

[LD1]

Well, it has been flipped at least once -- look at the lettering. Sold new, the dealer always puts the lettering so it's right side up.

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[ruffdog]

This 361 I bought about one year ago for $500.