Stihl 025 -- What is comperable newer model??

[pharmvet]

I have an older Stilh 025 (about 12 years old) Got it stuck in a limb today and dropped it when I cut it out with second saw. Cracked the rear handle housing. Am considering trying to scroung replacement parts off of another 025 (found a few parts on Ebay) but have decided this may be a good excuse to sell this one in a garage sale and purchase a new one. The 025 has been the perfect size, wt, power that I have needed for the past decade. My second saw is a larger one so I need to replace the 025 with with one of very similar power, size and wt. I am currently using an 18" bar.

My question is, of the models currently being produced by Stihl, which one will most closely parell the 025 in power, wt, and size. thanks

 

[BruceWard]

I believe Chain Saws - STIHL MS 250 Chain Saw - Occasional Use - STIHL USA or for a little more power a Chain Saws - STIHL MS 270 WOOD BOSS? Chain Saw - Mid-Range Use - STIHL USA .

I have a MS170 and love it. I have one of my Dads 028s as well. Last year I cut up the trees from 1.5 acres of bull dozer clearing. The MS170 is so light and easy to use that I only used the 028 to free the MS170 the few times I got it hung up.

My Dad carries around another 028 and an 038. He prefers the 038.

 

[tjc1989]

The MS250 is the newer version. For just a little more money you could get an MS290, with a tad more power, and not much change in weight.

 

[RobertN]

MS250 is the newer version.

If it were me, I would fix it and sell it; Stihls tend to keep a alot of thier value for resale.

Personally, I am a fan of the 024/026, and the newer MS260 series. Great saws.

 

[955er]

MS 310, according to Stihl "a powerful wood cutting saw"

 

[87iroc]

I have an 025 as well. It has worked well for me. I'm just a homeowner though. The die hards recommended the 026, which is probably fine for someone cutting a lot of wood....but an 025 works for me.

In good shape on the used and 'it runs great' market, probably worth 175-200...depending on the hyperactivity on ebay.

 

[dodge man]

I have had a MS250 for about 2 years now. Its a good saw. I often find myself wishing I had got a bigger one, but yesterday I was using our saw from work. Its a Homelite, probably a $150 saw or less, and it seemed like a toy compared to my Stihl. It had a lot less power, and it wasn't really any lighter or handier.

 

[farmeratheart]

The MS250 is the newer version. For just a little more money you could get an MS290, with a tad more power, and not much change in weight.

I was shopping for a new saw last Christmas. Decided on the MS290 over the MS250 for the reason mentioned above. I couldn't be happier with the results-great saw!

Frank

 

[Chilly807]

I've got an 023, slightly smaller than the 025. The MS 250 is the new version of your saw, if it's any better or worse I don't know.

I will say the 023 gets the call whenever I'm cutting firewood or fence posts. Good power for a small displacement saw, nice balance. I've got a 242 Husky as well, and an 044 Stihl. Both are good saws, but the 023 has a warm place in my heart for some reason.

Chilly

 

[easygo]

I had an MS250 and it was a very good saw. When I started cutting a lot more wood I bought and MS390 and sold the MS250 to friend. Only later did I realize that I should have kept that smaller chainsaw too. It has a very good power to weight ratio especially for the price.