Stihl Chainsaws

[Rookie-Raker]

I am new to the business and this site. Where can I get the absolute best deal on a 14" or 16" Stihl chainsaw?

[joesimoes2]

want to buy new or used:drinkup:

[Rookie-Raker]

I would like to purchase only new

[DavidR]

I have looked at many places and not really found any of there saws on sale. They almost always sell for full retail. You may be able to find someone to give you 5% off if your a good customer, not the norm though.

14" saw is a pretty small one. Which model are you looking at?

[Rookie-Raker]

I am looking at the MS-180CB-E. It is going for about $260 locally here in the Tulsa area.

[DavidR]

That is about what they are going for around here. Stihl, along with many other companies, have some price protection I believe. Don't think your going to find it any cheaper. I would suggest that you find a dealer that can work on this machine and go for it.

[Lugnut]

Stihl saws aren't cheap, but you get your moneys worth out of them

[Armadillolawncare]

I agree with DavidR that 14"&16" saw is small for commercial use. I started with a 16" Stihl and on the first job I realized I made a mistake and should have gotten a bigger saw. Lucky for me I have a good dealer who let me exchange it for the 20" Stihl MS310 even though I had used it. I would recommend you spend the extra cash on a 20" saw.

[Dynamic]

Stihl I am pretty sure will not even warranty many of there saws for professional use. You need to start pricing and talking about CC's as I can put a I can put a 16" on my Husquarvarna 363 (34 cc's) or I can put a 16" on my Husky 372xp(71 cc's) or my Husky 385xp (84 cc's). All of these saws will run a 12" or a 24". I was a professional logger before the Ground Maintenance world and I began running Stihl's but after trying the Husky I ran only Huskies. They are more balanced to use resulting in less employee fatique. Stihl's by far in my opinion make better blowers and trimmers than Husky but for a good saw and reliable then I would strongly look at trying out a Husky and in the XP model.

[PHS]

I use an MS200T for my climbing saw but everything else I like the Huskies better too. Although if I was buying a new climbing saw now I'd probably go with a Husky for that one too.

[Sammy]

Get the 16" saw. It is a good all around saw.

[fourbybud]

I had a 16" saw for many years. Just has it rebuilt and put on an 18" bar. Could not be happier.:clapping:

[PR Fect]

I went to four dealers to get a price on a Stihl BG-55 blower. All the same. Also the same as on Stihls web site. The little guy pays the same as the big guy. I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing. PR

[Roger]

PF Fect, ... I think your findings are consistent with established pricing policies. Stihl has some tight practices on pricing (at least in my findings), as well as selling practices. You will not find any online sales of equipment or parts. All their sales for equipment and parts go through their dealer network -- again, my understanding.

When purchasing a new piece, you might get something extra "thrown in," such as an extra chain for a chain saw. But, the base price seems to be very firm.

Maybe others have different experiences or findings. I'm anxious to hear, as I have several Stihl pieces and need to keep them maintained. Most likely, anything new will also be Stihl gear.

[PHS]

The little guy pays the same as the big guy. I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing. PR

In these situations, vertical price fixing like that is intended to protect the small guy by preserving the specialized dealer network. For example if Home Depot were selling Stihl they may get a break on the price they buy at because of the volume but they wouldn't be allowed to sell at a lower price than the independent dealer down the street.

If the large retailer were allowed to discount Stihl's they could easily undercut the local dealer and force a majority of the sales to go their way possibly putting them out of business. The problem with professional users especially is that that means their local knowlegeable sales and repair service go out of business too. Many professionally oriented companies stay out of the discount arena for that reason.

[DCJ Enterprizes]

STIHL is the way to go..I have an MS 290 farm boss..its a good all areound saw. i wouldnt buy any smaller then the MS 290

[Sammy]

My brother just bought 2 Stihl, MS 290,chain saws.
Dealer threw in 2 extra chains. The price on a lot of Stihl saws is going up by $10.00 in a week or two.

[newleaflandscape]

If you want used. Superior Saw Superiorsaws.com always have some nice used stihl chainsaws. I got a great deal on a ms 290 on there.

[newz7151]

For example if Home Depot were selling Stihl they may get a break on the price they buy at because of the volume but they wouldn't be allowed to sell at a lower price than the independent dealer down the street.

If Home Depot were selling Stihl, they would be the only ones selling them (and trying to service them), because all of the long time Stihl dealers would tell Stihl where they can stick their product.

[bigboy24]

I agree 100% with getting a stihl farm boss 290....It's a great all around saw. Not too big or small. But if the price scares ya check out an Echo saw...pretty much the exact same set up as a Stihl...and a tad cheaper. You can get those at Home Depot for a fair price. But ya can't beat a Stihl!:usflag: Also take a look at a Craftsman saw.....sounds crazy but they really are purty good as well.

[mx315]

Just got a Stihl 290 and it's the best saw I've used. Just got a chance to use it this past weekend and it was worth the money.