Been looking for a chainsaw. Been bouncing between 251, 271, and the 291. Mainly I want one for when I come across a downed tree after a storm or bad snow.
I have had mine a few years now and still love it. I think you would be happy with all those saws. Everytime I've needed it, it preformed for me. Thanks for watching.
I pick up my wood boss Stilh chainsaw tomorrow from a John Deere dealer. They must have been sold out.....I live in mid Michigan and he said they was getting a shipment in from St. Louis. I can't wait!! Great video by the way! God bless.
I had thought about getting one with the built in Chain tightener because I liked the tightener on a Husqvarna saw but the stihl one wasn't any easier to use than a screw driver
I bought a used ms 250 , but didn’t have as much power as the pro saw I enjoy my Sthil chainsaw . Then I bought a ms 362 and I really enjoy it better than the home owner saws !
I had my 251 for about 4 years. Pushed it in some big 32in oaks (cutting from both sides) it still did a great job but was slow lol.. I've pushed it to its limits and still goes strong. Now I got a 362 for bigger stuff and going to put a 16 on my 251 now so it will rip more with a shorter bar on smaller stuff.
@@watkinstreefarm6880 yes its a great pro saw for a homeowner that dose he's own fire wood or is able to take down trees or storm damage...... it's the M tronic one and I love it. No issues yet and adjustment automatically
Good video. And great looking property. We ate just starting our tree farm, and we have a new RUclips channel about it. what’s really interesting is that I bought the exact same model of chainsaw too I subscribed and look forward to seeing how your farm and your channel grow
Thank you very much and you’ll love the saw. Just went over & checked you guys out (Subscribed) & we have similar set ups with our new tree farms. Minus a tractor LOL. Thanks for the subscription and take care.
I think you skipped one small detail on the starting sequence. After it starts in the half-choke position, blip the throttle and you will notice the lever moves up slightly into the “run” position. (At least that’s how my MS251 works).
I just bought a used MS 251 for $160.00 I plan to use an 18'' bar. Yes, it's used but I couldn't beat the price. I also have an MS 180c with a 16'' bar.
Just bought and used one today. Perfect all around saw. Not too heavy but still powerful and cuts are surgical. Glad I got the 18” bar so me at 6’1 don’t have to bend over too much. I almost bought a little smaller saw for what I needed but glad I bought this one
It weighs over 15#with bar and chain, fuel and bar oil. That 10# weight that Stihl lists in their specs is just for the powerhead, without bar and chain and gas and oil. These will add close to 5# to the operating weight. The 251 is a light saw, as saws go, but it is not a lightweight. Most of my saws weigh over 20# in an operating condition. If you want a light saw get an MS 170 or 171. Mine will do everything your 251 can do. I do have an MS 251, too.
@@watkinstreefarm6880 I have ordered a 251C starter for my ms 251. I can still start it with the original starter but it can get rough with different gas than I am using. It runs great on JASO FD two cycle oil but I cannot pull it over with that two cycle oil. I am running Stihl HP @45:1 with PNE gas. I like running Red Armor in my stuff but on certain saws it makes them impossible to pull over due to the high flash point of the oil
@@watkinstreefarm6880 It was a Christmas present from my wife. Up till then we hired teams to assist with tree limbs down after an major storm. never needed to get it out until now.
Yes sir. Still love my WoodBoss and it is just as dependable as it was 2 years ago. I might do a follow up video with my thoughts. Thanks for reaching out.
Is your 251 hard to pull over? I have been running it on .Stihl Ultra but recently switched over to Echo Red Armor @ 50:1 and it has become almost impossible for me to pull it over. If I switch back to Stihl Ultra I can crank it, but using Red Armor it is almost impossible for me to pull it over. Even using Stihl Ultra it is still a pita to pull over. IfI warm the saw up to over 80 degrees I can eventually get it running. It is not the saw, because it runs great when I get it running. I have owned it six years and have 21 tanks on it. I will say it has not cut a lot of wood because I own to many saws that are much easier to start. Do you have any thoughts? I own lots of big saws and they are much easier to start than this little sucker. I am not used to having my butt kicked by a 45 cc saw🤪
No problems thus far starting it. I go down to choke pul it a couple times until it burps, switch it to start and almost always starts on the first pull. I mix my own gas also. Thanks for watching.
@@user-jm4uv6do6y the homeowner saws are made in both China and the US. I believe the farm and ranch series are made in the US or Germany. Pro models are, I believe, exclusively made in Germany. I've heard that even the Chinese made homeowner saws are good, though.
Stihl is about as good as a Poulan. Everyone has bad things to say about Husqvarna well stop going to hardware stores and buying them go to a Husqvarna dealer and ask for an XP then you will have yourself a real saw. One of thing you don't wiggle the saw back and forth it's a power saw not a hand saw those teeth at the end of the bar right below the exhaust are dogs let the one on the bottom catch the tree and then let the saw do the work the dogs eliminate the wiggling and help it stay stationary but for real try an XP and then see how you feel about it
Will keep that in mind. The Husqvarna I have looks to be made in Switzerland. I bought it tired. I think it needs to have someone go through it. Thanks for watching.
If the US really wants freedom from the British then this independence day please throw away quarts, ounce, pounds and gallon out of the window and get real with kg, mils and litres.
I ran my new MS 251 for the 1st time today. What a saw! Starts and cuts like a dream ;-)
That is awesome to hear. Thanks for watching.
My 251 is still going strong . Great weight and power for 45.6cc. Good firewood saw. Also have the 290.
yeah I was looking around for something a little bigger. Curious what people thought was a good size but not too big.
Best saw that I ever had. Good price and great performance. I’ve owned huscavarna, home light, Mc Cullouch. This one’s the best
Good to hear. I know I still love mine. Was using it this weekend. Thanks for watching.
Just got this as my first chainsaw. Very pleased! 😅 Thank you for the review it was helpful.
Glad I could help.
Been looking for a chainsaw. Been bouncing between 251, 271, and the 291. Mainly I want one for when I come across a downed tree after a storm or bad snow.
I have had mine a few years now and still love it. I think you would be happy with all those saws. Everytime I've needed it, it preformed for me. Thanks for watching.
Love mine. Just keep chain sharp and oiled. Use correct mix, too.
Yes sir!! Thanks for watching!!
I pick up my wood boss Stilh chainsaw tomorrow from a John Deere dealer. They must have been sold out.....I live in mid Michigan and he said they was getting a shipment in from St. Louis. I can't wait!! Great video by the way! God bless.
Thank you very much. Good luck & be safe. Hope you follow the channel.
I bought one today , got mine at ace hardware i believe i paid a few dollars more buying it there but so far a awesome saw. Thanks for the video!
Thanks! Great news!! God bless & be safe. If you don’t follow us already, I hope you can. 👍
Stihls prices are set by Stihl
I own the 251. Its great 💯.
But then i bought a 271. It cuts TWICE as fast and 2x easier 😊
I was thinking of getting another saw and do review. Maybe??
I just bought this saw today. Only, it had built in chain tighten'er 16 inch. I have the ability to bring down a 22inch anything with this saw!
That sounds great!! Great saw. 👍
I had thought about getting one with the built in Chain tightener because I liked the tightener on a Husqvarna saw but the stihl one wasn't any easier to use than a screw driver
I bought a used ms 250 , but didn’t have as much power as the pro saw I enjoy my Sthil chainsaw . Then I bought a ms 362 and I really enjoy it better than the home owner saws !
Sometimes you need more power. Thanks for sharing and watching.
I just bought one today brand new thanks for the help
No problem. Be safe and enjoy!!
Appreciate the video man helped me out
@@pmaddox Thanks. I am glad I could help.
I had my 251 for about 4 years. Pushed it in some big 32in oaks (cutting from both sides) it still did a great job but was slow lol.. I've pushed it to its limits and still goes strong. Now I got a 362 for bigger stuff and going to put a 16 on my 251 now so it will rip more with a shorter bar on smaller stuff.
Awesome!! You recommend the 372 for a bigger saw??
@@watkinstreefarm6880 yes its a great pro saw for a homeowner that dose he's own fire wood or is able to take down trees or storm damage...... it's the M tronic one and I love it. No issues yet and adjustment automatically
Ok thanks. Great info. If you don’t already, you might follow us along. 👍
Good video. And great looking property.
We ate just starting our tree farm, and we have a new RUclips channel about it. what’s really interesting is that I bought the exact same model of chainsaw too
I subscribed and look forward to seeing how your farm and your channel grow
Thank you very much and you’ll love the saw. Just went over & checked you guys out (Subscribed) & we have similar set ups with our new tree farms. Minus a tractor LOL. Thanks for the subscription and take care.
I think you skipped one small detail on the starting sequence. After it starts in the half-choke position, blip the throttle and you will notice the lever moves up slightly into the “run” position. (At least that’s how my MS251 works).
Ok thanks. I will have to give it another look. Thanks for watching!!
Good solid review bro 👍🏾
Thank you!! Thanks for watching & I hope you check the rest my channel out.
Buying a 250 because of this
Thank you. I am sure you will enjoy it. Be safe & God Bless.
I just bought a used MS 251 for $160.00
I plan to use an 18'' bar.
Yes, it's used but I couldn't beat the price.
I also have an MS 180c with a 16'' bar.
That is an awesome price!! You won’t be disappointed.
@@watkinstreefarm6880 It's not new but just needs some TLC.
Tune up, sprocket, and bar and chain. A few bucks and it'll be purring like new. :)
Just bought and used one today. Perfect all around saw. Not too heavy but still powerful and cuts are surgical. Glad I got the 18” bar so me at 6’1 don’t have to bend over too much. I almost bought a little smaller saw for what I needed but glad I bought this one
Nice review. I have the same saw
Thanks man!! Getting ready to start cutting again for next winter. Have a great day!!
I have been looking into this saw. Your video convinced me. I'll check one out tomorrow.
Good to here!! Will not regret it!!
@@watkinstreefarm6880 Just a follow up, I took your advice and bought the saw. I'm very pleased with it, and appreciate your honest review.
@@PatriotNC1 Good to hear. 👍
Great review. Quick and to the point.
Thanks. Much appreciated!!
Thanks
No problem.
Thank you
Your very welcome!!
It weighs over 15#with bar and chain, fuel and bar oil. That 10# weight that
Stihl lists in their specs is just for the powerhead, without bar and chain and gas and oil. These will add close to 5# to the operating weight. The 251 is a light saw, as saws go, but it is not a lightweight. Most of my saws weigh over 20# in an operating condition. If you want a light saw get an MS 170 or 171. Mine will do everything your 251 can do. I do have an MS 251, too.
Good information to know. I think a new saw is in my future but I was thinking up instead of down.
@@watkinstreefarm6880 stay young if you do. They really get heavy as you age.
@@johnclarke6647 LOL I will keep that in mind.
@@watkinstreefarm6880 I have ordered a 251C starter for my ms 251. I can still start it with the original starter but it can get rough with different gas than I am using. It runs great on JASO FD two cycle oil but I cannot pull it over with that two cycle oil. I am running Stihl HP @45:1 with PNE gas. I like running Red Armor in my stuff but on certain saws it makes them impossible to pull over due to the high flash point of the oil
Just got myself one 💪
I know you will enjoy it. thanks for watching and I hope you follow us along. 👍
@@watkinstreefarm6880 thanks brother! I will follow you, keep it up!
@ivan pichardo Thanks for your sub!! 👍
What would be the difference between the M S 250 and the 251
The biggest difference is the MS251 is the newer version of the MS250. Almost the identical saw. Thanks for watching.
good job
Thanks Jack
ive had my MS 251 for over a year but have never started it. Its testing my patience. LOL
🤷 You mind if I ask why?? Great saw!! I just released another video with me using it quite a bit to construct a Walking Bridge.
@@watkinstreefarm6880 It was a Christmas present from my wife. Up till then we hired teams to assist with tree limbs down after an major storm. never needed to get it out until now.
@@talegunner115 Awesome. Have fun & be safe.
@@talegunner115 i find any reason i can to run my saws,some times the saw size is over kill haha
@@Sparaco487 like using a 661 for a limb or tree that's 18 inches in diameter
Mine survived a fire with installation not burned
That's crazy!!
2 years after this video. Any update on it?
Yes sir. Still love my WoodBoss and it is just as dependable as it was 2 years ago. I might do a follow up video with my thoughts. Thanks for reaching out.
Is your 251 hard to pull over? I have been running it on .Stihl Ultra but recently switched over to Echo Red Armor @ 50:1 and it has become almost impossible for me to pull it over. If I switch back to Stihl Ultra I can crank it, but using Red Armor it is almost impossible for me to pull it over. Even using Stihl Ultra it is still a pita to pull over. IfI warm the saw up to over 80 degrees I can eventually get it running. It is not the saw, because it runs great when I get it running. I have owned it six years and have 21 tanks on it. I will say it has not cut a lot of wood because I own to many saws that are much easier to start. Do you have any thoughts? I own lots of big saws and they are much easier to start than this little sucker. I am not used to having my butt kicked by a 45 cc saw🤪
No problems thus far starting it. I go down to choke pul it a couple times until it burps, switch it to start and almost always starts on the first pull. I mix my own gas also. Thanks for watching.
As a reminder, on a new saw the Stihl Ultra oil doubles the warranty from 1 yr to 2 yr.
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Thanks
Stihl 251 what year ?
I purchased the saw from a STIHL dealer in the middle of 2019 I believe. Thanks for watching.
@@watkinstreefarm6880 made in china ?
@@user-jm4uv6do6y Looking at the saw again it says Manufactured in the USA.
@@user-jm4uv6do6y the homeowner saws are made in both China and the US. I believe the farm and ranch series are made in the US or Germany. Pro models are, I believe, exclusively made in Germany. I've heard that even the Chinese made homeowner saws are good, though.
@@TheWoodsmanMilling show me something that isn't made in Hong dong or chinka
Stihl is about as good as a Poulan. Everyone has bad things to say about Husqvarna well stop going to hardware stores and buying them go to a Husqvarna dealer and ask for an XP then you will have yourself a real saw. One of thing you don't wiggle the saw back and forth it's a power saw not a hand saw those teeth at the end of the bar right below the exhaust are dogs let the one on the bottom catch the tree and then let the saw do the work the dogs eliminate the wiggling and help it stay stationary but for real try an XP and then see how you feel about it
Will keep that in mind. The Husqvarna I have looks to be made in Switzerland. I bought it tired. I think it needs to have someone go through it. Thanks for watching.
If the US really wants freedom from the British then this independence day please throw away quarts, ounce, pounds and gallon out of the window and get real with kg, mils and litres.
LOL In my job I deal with both units of measure everyday.
Sthil sucks
We all have our own opinions. Thanks for watching.