New Stihl MS 290

[Bradlyk]

Hey all
First time posting in this area but I am happy
Starting today I'm a proud owner of a new MS 290 Stihl Chainsaw
After a while of wondering what chainsaw I should buy I finally got it

Hopefully will give me many good hours of cutting trees
Any comments or questions welcome

 

[soal man]

I've had my 290 about two years now and it has handled everything I have thrown at it.
Pound for pound it's as good as any saw I've ever owned. I don't think you'll be disappointed in it.

 

[LD1]

Hey all
First time posting in this area but I am happy
Starting today I'm a proud owner of a new MS 290 Stihl Chainsaw
After a while of wondering what chainsaw I should buy I finally got it

Hopefully will give me many good hours of cutting trees
Any comments or questions welcome

Congratulations on the purchase.

Pics are always welcome

 

[smstonypoint]

Bradly,

Congratulations.

Which bar length did you get?

I've had mine for only a month and so I don't have a lot of experience using it. But so far, so good.

I'm using it in combination with a MS 170 (14" bar) and a Husqvarna brushcutter to clear privet on my farm. I'm no spring chicken, so I will reach for the 170 rather than the 290 if it can handle the task.

Steve

 

[nebraskasparks]

Ditto on Congrats and selection. I agree with smstonypoint...the older I get the lighter I like it. I've got the MS 180 and then an old 206 and the equivalent new version Pro 260. I've had so much reliable operation with Stihl that I don't want to experiment with anything else.

Bradly,

Congratulations.

Which bar length did you get?

I've had mine for only a month and so I don't have a lot of experience using it. But so far, so good.

I'm using it in combination with a MS 170 (14" bar) and a Husqvarna brushcutter to clear privet on my farm. I'm no spring chicken, so I will reach for the 170 rather than the 290 if it can handle the task.

Steve

 

[Kubota 2350]

The 290 is a great saw, of corse it's a Stihl, it should be great. :thumbsup:

 

[Bradlyk]

I will get pictures when I get home and get to work

It has a 20" bar

Man I'm excited :laughing:

 

[JHTFarmer]

Nice saw! Are you getting it with the quick chain adjuster? I have an MS270, purchased in 2005 that underwent near continuous use for for weeks on end after hurricane Rita. I Stihl (still) ;-) use it often. If you treat that 290 well ought to be able to pass it on to someone when your days are over.

 

[Bradlyk]

Nice saw! Are you getting it with the quick chain adjuster? I have an MS270, purchased in 2005 that underwent near continuous use for for weeks on end after hurricane Rita. I Stihl (still) ;-) use it often. If you treat that 290 well ought to be able to pass it on to someone when your days are over.

I beleive it has a quick chain adjuster I guess I havent looked to much yet just been reading the book
Can't wait to get to work with it
I'm STIHL excited

 

[Will_C]

Congrats!! Dollar for dollar, probably the best buy in the chainsaw world.

Will

 

[Bradlyk]

Congrats!! Dollar for dollar, probably the best buy in the chainsaw world.

Will

I'm hoping so

 

[mscheer772]

Don't forget safety equipment, chaps, boots, hardhat with face shield

 

[Bradlyk]

Don't forget safety equipment, chaps, boots, hardhat with face shield

No comment ....
XD

 

[gladehound]

Congratulations on your new saw. I'm very fond of the MS290 having had one for a few years before selling it to a friend. It is running like new (actually better than new ) I'd agree, that it is one of the best values in saws. A little heavy for the power, but a real good saw. Enjoy! :thumbsup:

Make sure to change the air filter frequently. They aren't that big and the clog easily and really rob the power when clogged. They only cost a few bucks and don't blow out well with an air compressor. Also a proper pro chisel chain will make it cut much faster than the chain it was likely sold with.

 

[Bradlyk]

Congratulations on your new saw. I'm very fond of the MS290 having had one for a few years before selling it to a friend. It is running like new (actually better than new ) I'd agree, that it is one of the best values in saws. A little heavy for the power, but a real good saw. Enjoy! :thumbsup:

Make sure to change the air filter frequently. They aren't that big and the clog easily and really rob the power when clogged. They only cost a few bucks and don't blow out well with an air compressor. Also a proper pro chisel chain will make it cut much faster than the chain it was likely sold with.

Could I get one at TSC maybe?

 

[Topkicker]

Congrats on your new Stihl. I've owned my MS90 for three years now. Great saw. It's dropped many trees. I run a 20in bar with RSC chains.This link will show all the different chains Stihl offers.http://www.stihlusa.com/chainsaws/types.html

 

[easygo]

I have an MS 390 that is exactly the same saw as the 290 but with a larger bore engine. I have had it for 5 years and not a single problem. I have an 18" and 20" bars but the 20 never sees any use. I found that the 18" is an all around great length. I do wish I had a smaller saw for limbing tho. These puppies get heavy after a half a day.

 

[Bradlyk]

I have an MS 390 that is exactly the same saw as the 290 but with a larger bore engine. I have had it for 5 years and not a single problem. I have an 18" and 20" bars but the 20 never sees any use. I found that the 18" is an all around great length. I do wish I had a smaller saw for limbing tho. These puppies get heavy after a half a day.

Thats true but they are great says

 

[xyz123]

Gain just over 20% faster cutting with a simple 30 minute muffler mod at no cost on the 290 :thumbsup: and Carb re-tune.
If your saw came with 325 RMC chain and you switch it over to RSC chain you will cut another 50% faster in clean softwoods and clean hardwoods. If cutting dirty wood keep your RM chain.

 

[Bradlyk]

You should tell me how to mod it