R. Webb

The Stihl 029 model has evolved into the MS-290 (sounds more substantial too). This is Stihl's #1 selling chainsaw. It's a great mid sized saw. You can go with 16" guidebar for smaller trees or upgrade to a 20" guidebar for bucking large trees, as I have done.

This saw features a 3.8 hp engine with plenty of torque. At 13lbs, it's very light considering that the first Stihl chainsaws weighed in at 140 lbs!

Get the 029 Stihl Manual

Stihl facts: Andreas Stihl created the first automatic chain lubrication system in 1934.

R. Webb

I've seen quite a few of these big beasts coming through here. The MS-880 Magnum has 8.6 hp making it the most powerful Stihl Chainsaw.

You can go BIG on the guidebar - up to 59". Perfect for cutting sequoias and giant redwoods... actually this saw is probably too small for those giants.

If you haven't seen one of these giant sequoias up close, then you're missing out on one of the great pleasures in life. Fortunately they're protected from logging, as they should be.

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2010 STIHL CHAINSAW MS 880 MAGNUM PROFESSIONAL GAS CHAINSAW 41" BLADE WITH COVER    US $1,531.00

STIHL MS880 MAGNUM CHAINSAW 090 088 MS 880 CHAIN SAW 60" BAR    US $1,000.00

R. Webb

This is one if the smallest chainsaws that Stihl produces. You can fit a 12"-16" guidebar on this little tree slayer.

Dis I say it was small? Compact is the word I'm looking for... With a 1.7 hp engine, this is is a good little unit for occasional users.

I need more horsepower in a chainsaw - I'm using the MS 290. Yet others would consider mine too small. For example, the 390 is better suited for heavier users.

R. Webb

The Farm Boss is an all around workhorse. It cuts through wood nice and easy. It starts real easy - read manual carefully on start up procedures, if you don't, you'll wish you did.

This is a good saw for moderate users and the bar comes in a few sizes. I bought a new Stihl farmBoss MS290 with a 20" bar a couple years ago - it's agreat pieceof equipment. You could just as easily go with a 16" bar if you're working with smaller size trees.

If you're buying a used chainsaw, be sure to get a clear answer on its age and how often it was used.

The average lifespan of a good chainsaw is going to be around 10 years. This is a rough guideline. Ideally you want a saw that's no more than a few years old and sat in a garage most of the time... and trust me they're out there!

R. Webb

Here are some of the top Stihl chainsaw finds this week. I see quite a few farm boss models, a magnum 660, and a few of the lightweight home-use models.

There's a huge selection here at eBay. That's why this site has so many good deals. I'm actually tied into eBay's main feed for stihl chainsaws. That's all I'm featuring here on this site. Stihl Chainsaws. Some are new and some are used.

Be sure to check the reputation of the eBay seller - the good news is that most sellers don't survive very long if their reputation sucks.

Good luck finding what you're looking for!