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I love it!
Wow, I have used a many a chainsaws in my time but this HAS to be the strongest boss of them all. It can cut through anything you want it to. I thought that I would try it out on the bush next to my house and it tore right through the thing, almost ma bloomin house an all. It was mad. It has a lot of power to it. I bought this mainly because my other chainsaw kept stopping at the bigger boys but this one tears through anything and Im glad I purchased it. It was a fine purchase and I recommend any of yas to purchase it too.
It can be a bit hard to control at times.
last one lasted 5 yrs ovf heavy use- replaced only due to fact that 1 of my workers ran it over w/ truck-
very satisfied
excellent power to wt ratio-a real work saw
none at present
very disapointed bought it new two years ago first time using it it kept stalling after 15 minutes of hard use took it back to dealer he put a new plug in it and same thing. took it back to dealer he kept it for a few days and could not duplicate problem took it out to the woods same problem took it to the dealer told him you have to run it for 15 min. his exact words were i dont have time to stand here and run it that long, now about every other time i use it the throttle linkage falls apart in between its stalling i have to fix in woods while my boy laughs and his 120 dollar poulan wild thing just keeps running and running. this is the fourth saw ive owned 2 macs 1 still 021 and this is by far the worst anyone want to buy a nice looking stihl ms 290 looks like new im going to try husky or jonsered
good power and smooth
starts hard after it gets warmed up it keeps stalling when going from high speed down to idle
very good saw so far, blows my home depot poulan pro away, and the poulan is not a bad saw. at least the stihl is made in the u.s.a. in south carolina from imported parts???
the stihl ms290 seems like a ass kicking mid range saw,with power to spare,...... if you let the saw do the cutting.i was impressed how smooth it cut, altough.....if i pushed a little harder it cut faster, to a point of course, its only a midrange saw and the balance is good.mine came with a 18 inch bar but i could see where a 20inch would be handy
it takes about 4 to5 pulls to get it going, and if it sets while its idleing it stalled if you pulled the trigger to fast, when your moving brush ect.
I really like the saw it has power to spare and never has let me down.one of the better saws i have used
good power,very reliable
cold start takes to many pulls,a bit heavy (if you have some extra $$ consider the 260 the power to weight is noticeable)...
Expensive saw but well worth the money.
It puts my snapper S1838 to shame. It is rough and tough it wore me out in two hours.
Haven't found any yet.
husky is better than stihl
i hate them
too damn slow, my 346 cutd twice as fast it's only 3.3hpms 290 has 3.8 hp
Very disappointed.
Nice saw when it is running. Easy to use, powerful.
Very hard to start. Was hard starting out of the box. My dealer gets it going, but next time I use it I have lots of trouble getting it started. I guess I no longer have the strength at 62. Maybe I got a lemon, Sorry I bought it. I have spent more time trying to get it going than I have used it to cut wood. I am back to using my old beat up saw.
This is a great saw for anyone who is looking to do some fire wood cutting! I would recomend this saw to everyone looking. I have never run out of power!
Very powerful and reliable! I have used it very regularly for three months or so and have had no problems. I havent been easy on it by any means either.
It has none that I have found
Great saw, highly recommended i cut a lot of wood and this makes it easy..
Its a animal plenty of power
Takes a few pulls to get started
Buy it it's worth the money you will be happy.
Starts every time even though it takes a couple extra pulls, don't lie your husky doesn't always start right away. Good saw.
Wished it pulled a bigger bar.
stihl makes the best damn chainsaws on earth dont buy any other brand
kicks husky ass
Reason why I post .325 characteristics is since I cut/fell over 5 cords/yr + at work I perform same for 550 acres - the .325 chain doesn't do as well as a 3/8ths chain (read a more "aggressive" chain). Added $80 solution is purchase an interchangeable drum/sprocket combo/3/8ths bar/and 3/8ths chain-heck of an improvement over an already good product.
Again, my 029 Farm Boss is 16+ yrs old and I steel use it regularly.
Original Stihl Mod 029 "Farm Boss" from 1994. In 2008/09 Stihl added an Online Dealer Network for parts. 16" bar will cut you a 32" tree (approx). Can upgrade on own to different bar/chain size (see more below).
Owner Error(s) can wear out bars, dull chains in a snap!! Few to no promotions/coupons. Proprietary .325 chain (low kick) is NOT the most aggressive.
Overall this is a great saw for the price. Plus you know when you buy a Stihl product it is the best you can buy.
I recently purchased a Stihl MS290 Farm Boss at my local Stihl Dealership and I have had great luck with it. I have used my uncles 1971 Stihl Farm Boss, and Grandfathers 1971 Stihl 031AV for the past eight or nine years;and this saw has just as much power. I know from those two saws, and all the wood that has been cut with those saws, Stihl makes the BEST saw you can buy. This saw has plenty of power and cuts much nicer than several other Huskys I have used.
There really is no weaknesses with this saw. My saw starts up with-in three pulls everytime.
Overall it is the best saw I have ever used. Hands down
If your looking for a strong saw to handle all your timber problems around the house or on the farm, look no further. I use it to clear under brush, and to drop 18" DIA trees. As long as I keep the blade sharp, and the bar lubed, I never have any problems. It starts in 1-3 pulls and cuts like a beaver on crack.
With a saw to handle big jobs comes wieght. After several hours of use out in hthe heat, 13 pounds gets heavy...... Secoundly you have to be carful not to flud the crab. But byfollowing the proper instructions this is not a real problem.
This is saw is the real deal when it comes down to it! I got so sick and tired of burning up cheap saws and decided it was time to make a purchase that I DO NOT REGRET. I run it with high octane fuel and synthetic oil with a chisel chain and it tears away at even the hardest wood without a flinch. Husky's are just Poulans painted orange don't be fooled STIHL is NUMBER ONE WORLDWIDE!
Work horse, " The real deal.", Lots of power, vibration system. This chainsaw is not a toy it's a piece of equipment you have to know how to GET SOME before trying to start it. STIHL IS NUMBER ONE WORLDWIDE and they make chainsaws that are easier to start then conventional saws know what you are looking for.
My local dealership did not include a carrying case with the saw, I think for the investment they can spare the money and include a case.
Most saws have similiar reliability- difference is in ergonomics, HP vs weight, operating RPM's. Stihl has a turd on their hands with this saw, and most of their others- read any professional arborist website or talk to real arborists/loggers and you will not find many choosing a similiar Stihl over Husky 346xp's or 2153 Jonsered. I have never had a Stihl that has not given me major problems- usually with starting- and the MS-290 is no different.
None when compared to pro saws.
Heavy and slow compared to Husky and Jonsered. Typical Stihl poor starting. Cost is higher for lower performance. You are paying for the Stihl advertising which is really the only reason that people still buy these outdated saws. This is NOT a pro saw, it is not advertised to be.
Other than the hard starting after storage, I am satisfied with this saw. I purchased it as a replacement(with 18 inch bar, .325 chain) for my trusty old McCulloch Pro Mac 1010 with a 20 inch bar. The old Mac is still a 1 to 2 pull to start even after 24 years, but sadly repair parts are no longer available. Hopefully the new Stihl will give me the same service, as it is a very easy saw to grow attached to.
Plenty of grunt. Seems to be built solid and rips through anything in its way.
Starts hard after sitting for a few weeks...took about 10 pulls to start it today. If used for several days in a row, it starts on second pull. Also seems to me that the high RPM dulls chain quicker.
a strong running saw, but like a beautiful woman need acute attention. fuel is the main culprit that can beat any small engine down and Stihl is no exception.
stay over 3 hp, go bigger if a lot of cutting is to be expected.
work really great when new, have the best carring case.
are really hard to start, and lack of knowledge why leads to tinkering with run adjustments. this leads to overheating and scoring of piston and cylinders. these saws require more consideration than the old day. hi test gas, carbcleaners, and more frequent shop visits to stay in sharp running condition.
Suggest you buy some other reputable chainsaw.
lightweight, no vibration
Hard to start, stalls at idling, and hard to restart. Used saw one week past warranty and it saw melted down for some reason (rings and piston). Dealer immediately said poor gas mixture. I used a fresh batch prior. Sent to company for inspection. No reason given for failure. Dealer then said saw was overrevved. I did not change any factory settings. I cut about 10 cords of firewood with it before the meltdown. Very disappointed with no help from dealer or company as why it happened. I dont want to risk buying another one that only works for 10 cords of wood.
Stihl's MS290 is a re-made 029 Farm Boss which I have had for over 10 years. This saw is a quality saw for people with light to medium needs, better than any consumer saw out there in this range. This saw is appropriately powered for a 16" bar, perhaps OK for an 18" and definitely underpowered for a 20" bar. Do not purchase this saw if you need a larger bar than 18", buy a more powerful one. (Note Stihl's recommended bar length is 16" - this should tell you something!) If you are a farmer / rancher, large acreage owner or any professional purchase a more powerful Stihl saw. Suitable for homeowners who do not have to cut trees and use mostly on 6-16 inch firewood.
1. Good firewood saw for previously downed trees, as long as tree diameter is not over 20". OK felling saw for small trees (up to 12").
2. Excellent quality and reliability leading to longevity if [properly cared for).
3. Stihl's recommended bar length of 16" is the correct length.
4. No saws sold in mass merchandisers such as homelite, poulan, etc hold a candle to this saw.
1. Underpowered for a 20 inch bar / chain. Should not be sold as being a capable saw with a 20 inch bar. Bogs down if you use it where you would need a 20" bar, even if you allow for proper chip clearing.
2. Seems to go through chains and bars quickly.
3. Not recommended for felling trees over 16" no matter how infrequently you do it, unless you know what you are doing and use the 16" bar.
I bought my MS-290 back in 2001 for cutting firewood. The only failure that I ever had was a cracked fuel line which made the saw hard to start and made it run poorly due to reduced fuel flow. In general, the saw is only hard to start if it hasn't be run for a week or more. Once it sits a week, it can take up to ten pulls to get it going. If the saw has been run recently, it usually starts on the first pull. My saw is very easy to restart (one pull!). I use a full chisel chain (stihl rapid super) on an 18" bar and find that the saw cuts quite fast. The reduced kickback chain doesn't cut as fast and seems to dull faster than the full chisel chain. It's been a great value and has survived a bit of abuse. It has outlasted two of my dad's box mart saws and is still going strong.
Reliable, durable, and very affordable. It has good power for a mid range grade saw.
No primer bulb to assist with starting. Hard to start if it has been in storage for a while.
good excirze machine when starting but after getting it running damn good cutting machine
cuts really well chews up every peice of wood it touches good pwer to weight ration i use the saw everyday
hard as hell to start i have to pull on this damn thing twenty times when i first start it in the mouring then i hit the gas and it stalls pull on it 10 more times
i would recomend this saw to anyone wanted a good reliable saw.
This year was my first one and so far im not dissapointed. my dad has the 310 and just recently we added the 290. we cut wood for selling through out the year and these two are extremely better than our past other brands.
my only issue was the chain. i grased some rebar while cutting a tree and the chain dulled. i spent so much time trying to get it sharp, until finally i bought this bar mounted sharpener and my troubles are no more
I have cut many, many large oaks with this. Wish the bar were
Pretty in orange. High RPM's. Seems to go forever on
tank of gas. I have never had a problem starting this
saw. Just make sure you have fresh gas. One pull after
sitting for three months.
Was in shop three times the first two months. Burned out
clutch and brake. Manual 'says' to start with brake on.
Neglects to tell you it must be taken off immediately upon
starting. Further, it kept stopping and the dealer said it
was my fault that I didn't know how to use it. (My ninth saw
I told him). Finally, (after another shop looked at it)a dealer
said, "No wonder it is giving you problems. The bar is bent."
Ergo, the issues.
A very good running and reliable saw. It will serve the homeowner to the professional. This thing is very solid and is built to please.
Great saw have ran mine about everyday for work and yet to have a problem with it. Mine runs a full chisel chain and cutts wood at an amazing rate but has a tendencey to kick Full chisel is not really recommended for new or very occational saw runners.
May take a few pulls to get it running.
Kicks a$$ over any other brand but think the ms260 for weight to power ratio would be bettter deal depending on the money u want to spend but ms250 will do most people we cut wood for 4 households so its not like i dont know anything. Just my opinion though and u know how opinoins are everyone has one kinda like aholes but some peoples stink worse than others.
Good running saws ive had 2 of the 029 supers absolutely loved them. I have currently 2 ms290s good saws but leaning toward the ms 250 for the average day. I cut wood with 2 bro in laws they both have ms250s with 18 inch bars like i have on my ms290 and a fella can run that 250 circles around my 290. I like the bigger saw when im cuttin something 20 inches in diameter or bigger but other than that the 250 is cheaper and faster. Only reason i have 2 of em is one stupid neighbour that needed some cash. Kinda hard to pass on a second one that has cut 2 loads of wood for a 100 bucks.
Cold starting S.O.B. ticks me off everytime i start it. Wear yourself out before u get started and i been running saws for 10-15 yrs.
I love this thing. When I bought it I was chosing between a husky 455 rancher and this ms290. The stihl is lighter has more power and with the 20" bar was $40.00 cheaper. I bought the stihl and could not be more happy with it. I saw people on here comparing it to a husky 346 I checked real quick. Right now the 346 sells for $490 the ms290 sells for $370. If you want a prosaw stihl makes them too, for a price. For the average user the ms290 is great.
Great power and relable. I have had mine for 4 years now and it has never let me down. I cut around 40-50 face cord of fire wood a year. I run a 20" bar and full chizel chain. For a low priced midrange saw this things great.
could use a primer ball for cold starts.
I recommend this saw.
Great working saw, although of course there are better saws available, but it is the same as everything else. You need to spend more money to get them. This saw is great for doing firewood and cutting down a few trees. A good purchase for anyone needing a home use saw.
A bit heavy. Price makes up for that though.
Saw WAS awesome. Mine had a very obvious defect in the handle (broke on a seam). When it broke (one month after purchase, third time out), the weight of the saw busted open the engine housing as well. Stihl says its my fault and the bill will be $400. I paid $479 for the entire saw. So now I have a $479 glued together brand new chainsaw. Sweet! I realize this isnt a typical scenario for Stihl as they have a great reputation. Just sharing the story.
Cuts wood really really good while in one piece.
I hope you get one of the good ones, cuz if you don't you're gonna have to deal with Stihl dealers. I assume that they don't have to do a lot of warranty claims cuz when one walks in the door they have no clue.
4 out of 5
Has plenty of power for mid saw range. Maintnence summed up for this saw is siplicity. The oil and gas caps come off a easy thread. The best thing I like about this saw is that unlike huskies there is no chain break on the outside of the bar and it is built on the inside. This makes chain replacing easy.
The air filter gets plugged easly due to the quick detachment of the hind panel. This chokes the engine and decreases power unless to clean the air filter frequently.
I have had this saw for 5 years now, I use it about 8-10 times a year, for small and big fire wood cutting jobs. Has not let me down yet. I like the free Heavy Duty carry case I got when I bought the saw(special deal at the time). Stihl is the best, my dad's old model (011) ran for 20 years, can't beat that.
Strong cutting saw, plenty of power . Not too bad on fuel for a saw this powerful. Starts easy after it has been running and is warm. Added a longer bar and chain than what came standard with the saw. This saw is a beast!
Almost too heavy, will wear you out if you don't take enough breaks. Had an issue with the chain lubrication hole not being quite large enough, bar would almost run dry. Took it back to dealer, problem fixed in 30 minutes. Takes several tries to start when cold or not running for a while.
will use no other saw but a stihl, a have used and worked on other saws, would buy no other saw. im a stihl gold service tech, also i would take your saw to a gold service center only
have 2 ms 290, 1 ms 440, 1 ms 170, 1 ms 210, 1 ms 250, i use the ms 290 the most the ms 440 has gotton to heavy and hard to start for me after stroke. 290 with 20" bars ans .325 chain ahve used a 3/8 chain on one saw it is to large of a chain for. also if your saw has 3/8 chain on it i would put .325 chain on it you will see the differance right away.
great saw. to the people that have hard starting, make sure you use fresh fuel, no more then 30 days old, and no alcohol in fuel. do not leave fuel in saw.
Great saw when it runs, getting there is no fun though
Love to use the saw, when i can get it started, see Weaknesses below. Kind of sun to rest the saw on a felled log and pull the trigger and just watch the blade drop through the log. very little vibration and i really like the oil and fuel fillers.
Starting this saw is a nightmare. last weekend i even thought i might just hang it out an open drivers door and dtag it on the pavement to see if i could jump start it. a saw that will not start is of no use to me. when runs it's a joy to use but the no start feature is one option Stihl should drop.
Sucks, it won't start. I just bought it today, read the manual and can not get the saw to start to save my life. Ridiculous. I've been around every type of piece of equipment with small engines my entire life and I've never seen a new "quality" saw not start. Hopefully I can figure this out.
Don't know
Can't get it started
Any one who thinks these saws have power haven't run a real saw
Runs good
Heavy, under powered
There a lot better saws for the money out there.
It runs
Heavy, low on power, should be rated at 3hp
Stihl sure fools a lot of people with the over rated HP on this saw, it should be around 3.1 or 3.2
Stihl name
Heavy, no power , built cheap
The MS290 is a man's saw.Has plenty of power and will cut pine to gum with ease. I run a 20 inch bar with a fuill chisel .325 chain for larger jobs and a 16 inch bar with a full chisel .325 for pruning and smaller firewood cutting. You WILL NOT find a better saw for the money anywhere else than Stihl. If you keep air filter claen, bar maintained, chain sharpened, and fuel mix right, you will not find abetter saw.
Power is plentiful
Comfortable to use
Weight not that bad.
Screams with high octane fuel and Stihl 2 cycle oil.
None what so ever.
It cuts wood but not very fast, heavy
Heavy, underpowered
Great saw for the money I paid, yeah I don't like Husky's have cut with many, never needed to look further than a Stihl myself. Is it worth new dealer price, that I can't say, I would guess so personally, but the dealer prices are a bit steep.
Cuts great, excellent power for the weight. I don't know all the complaints on Stihl starting, like so many have said, read the manual or watch the video. I bought mine for $250 like brand new from a local pawn, 2 dull and one sharp chain, bar like new, obvious newbie who couldn't even file a chain. Had been sitting there with the same ole gas for months, finally talked myself into it to upgrade my old 026. Started in 3 pulls, just like any, and god knows how old the fuel was, looked "thick."
Yeah the chain. But it isn't terrible, and if one wants I presume a 3/8" bar, chain, sprocket can be found.
2 out of 5.
Rugged, easy to remove housing for access to plug, air filter, etc.
Heavy, under powered, .325 kerf severely limits chain selection. Needs a decomp. valve. Upgrade immediately to a skip tooth chain, stock chain kills saw's performance. I had the saw for slightly under a year and it died in the field. Brought it to a reputable shop (family friend owns it) and they identified a cracked piston / busted fuel squirter due to bad fuel. Not covered under Stihl warranty. Well, I've only put Echo or Stihl two stroke mix in the saw (50:1) and the day it died the gas was new as of that morning. If you're going to buy a MS290, save another $100 and buy the MS391. Same weight, 16% more power with a flatter power curve, and a decomp valve.
Returning to dealer Monday.
Yet to find one. Reputation of brand is not held up with this PoS.
Very disappointed. Damn thing won't start. Bought it Tuesday. Dealer spent maybe 5 mins trying to start it. Once warmed up, it started right up. I brought it out to the cottage today, won't start. It is going back Monday. I pulled out my ancient little Sears saw to do what I had to do today. Maybe it won't go in the yard sale quite yet.
Good saw now but out of the box was crap with fuel line problem need better
quality program at factory!
Happy with saw now runs perfect!
When new from store ran like crap very pissed!
It was finaly figured out from the factory it had a pinched fuel line!
This chainsaw is a real screamer. Keeping the chain sharp and auto-oiler adjusted is crucial, as it is with any saw. This one cuts almost twice as fast as my Jonsered.
My MS-290 has plenty of power. Great shop sold it to me, and taught me it's starting quirks and a few tips on running it. This thing really tears through the white oak, red oak and maple I'm cutting. Compared to my old Jonsered, this is a much finer and more well built machine. Noticeably lower vibration, much much more power. I have the 18" bar and it's perfect.
Takes a few pulls to start.... so did the Jonsered... no big deal, it's part of the landscape unless you're running a saw with no compression or a compression release. Also, 13lbs makes it a good heavy saw, but since it cuts very fast, you can still work efficiently.
i wrok in tlc i fix a lot of saws but not meney sthills they are the best saw a rond.
full pip but mostly cos people live full in them wen not in use
Garbage. A waste of money.
After 2 years of of very little use the saw is now junk. The technician tells me carbon deposits got caught in the cyclinder and scared it. Will not start, no compression.
Difficult to start for a short time. after experimenting with different oil brands I learned to use super tech 2 stroke air cooled oil (2.6 oz.)mixied with one oz. of amsoil and a gasoline sold locally without ethanol.This mix allows easy starting a clean burn and good power.
great saw ive learned that this saw runs great on 89 octane and echo powerblend x oil all i can say is BEAST
very good saw just bought it yesterday already have cut a decent amount of wood starts no problem and has plenty of power i have heard about the starting problems and so far nothing my buddy has had this saw for 10 years and still no problem starting it i guess people need to learn how to use it but this saw does take a few pulls to get going
kinda heavy for extended use but not a deal breaker
Great investment, not pro grade saws but excellent value for the price
So far, saw has lived up to the Stihl name. Bought a 310 and the 290 both about6 months ago, ran the hell out of both of them. I have had my stihl ts400 hot saw for 3 years and it gets used and abused daily on commercial construction job sites, I expected the same power and durability from the saws. So far so good, not to heavy for us and keep good mix gas around and they still start every day with 4 pulls, just like the dealer said they would. Got a 16" bar on the boss and 20" on the 310
Heavy, no power
In the past all Stihl products were built good, not true anymore. I don't think they'll be fooling anyione much longer if they keep putting out saws like this.
Not much
Low on power for the weight
happy I got it
Easy to use, lightweight for its size, great cutting power.
Even big trees are no problem for this guy. I used it to cut and prune trees in Argentina and I'm happy as a pig in muck with it.
sometimes a bit hard to start.
great investment,i use stihl hp ultra oil with mid grade gas in the saw and i always use stihl bar oil, my saw takes 4 pulls to start and i don't have a problem with that, because i know it's going to start and it's going to work like i need it to!
power to spare!!!!!!!!!!!! i run 18" chain. i bring down trees up to 30" in diameter , limb them and block them up with no problem! better run time on tank of gas then rancher. air filter design is awsome! chain adjustment is a breeze! filling with gas an oil is a breeze!
after 4 years of running the saw i still can't come up with a weakness
Great saw at any price.
I have had my MS 290 for two days.Right out of the box, filled it with a fresh mix.In four pulls it fired up. I have felled and bucked a little over 3 cords of fire wood.This saw is a beast!I have several other brand mid-range saws and have been cutting timber most of my 60+ years.This saw so far, can hold its own.
Fuel left in the saw while stored for long periods gums up the carb. If you can't start your saw, watch the visdeos on the Stihl website. Most attempt to start cold incorrectly.
Easy to start, idles like a champ. Owned it for 10 years and it performs like a million bucks.
Didn't come with a bumber sticker or a free hat.
56.5cc with the power of a decent 50cc saw and almost the wieght of a 70cc saw, it's hard to believe Stihl sells as many as the do.
Runs decent
Heavy, under powered for it's size
my stihl saw ms290 totaly sucks ? have burnt up 3 new bars and chains will not oil good enuff ?? toke to shop the shop man said clean out oil hole. charged me $60.00 to tel me that the ms290 saw to me is no good i have4 other stihl saw the run perty good
not enuff power
will not oil enuff
A good firewood cutting saw for the homeowner.
Plenty of power!
Very hard to start warm or cold!
i'd buy five more if i had someone to run them
good power, tears through just about anything fuel and oil caps are a wonderful thing, oiler adjustment just a fine saw all the way around
i am 185 pounds and the saw is a beast everyone complains about weight what kind of you do you cut, limb wood? or fire wood.
I work for a landscaping company, so I use tons of different saws. I got to use the MS290 for one day. That's about all I'll ever use one. I would never buy one. Out of all of the saws I've used this was by far the worst (see weaknesses). I'll stick with my old poulans, macs, and my new huskys. I wish poulan and mac still made quality products. I guess in the end I would be more satisfied with a "wild thing" than an MS290.
The saw runs and has a decent antivibe system. That's about all I can say for it.
This saw is over priced and underpowered. I can out cut it all day long with a wild thing (which is saying something). The saw I was using was hard to start and didn't have much power. It's also VERY heavy for what it is.
wouldnt trade it for any other brand of saw
runs great kan be ran hard all day long havnt had any problems with it
needs a lil more power but it is a mid sized saw
I've seen 45cc saws cut faster, I wonder where the 3.8hp, kind of like a craftman table saw 3hp untill the blade slows down, then down to 1.5 hp if even.
Heavy, low power,built cheap
Not good. Can't afford to bring it back to the shop every time I want to use it. It's time to dust off my 5 year old reliable Husqvarna. Always starts on the first pull and just keeps on working. Never had a problem with it yet.
If you can get it running, it works well, but seems to have less cutting power than my comparably priced Husqvarna.
It worked OK for the first tank of gas, but then was difficult to operate the switch at times for the next two tanks full. Then the switch just jammed. Took it back to the dealer & found the switch mechanism had come apart. The switch design behind the cover reminded me of a cheap kids plastic toy mechanism, not at all what I expected in a "Rugged, Reliable" saw. Took it back home and two days later tried it again. Started right up and hummed nicely, but as soon as I touched the trigger it took off running full bore and could not be controlled. With smoke coming out of it, I was eventually able to regain control by taking the cover off and playing with linkage. After cutting six sections off a log, I tried to turn it off, but the switch was jammed. Again, after taking the cover off and playing around with the linkage it finally stopped. Brought it back to the dealer again for repair. I had the thing for only 3 weeks and it's been in the shop twice already.
GREAT SAW worth the money! Let ya know later about the reliability!
Excelent Saw - I cut several acres of Ponderosa and Douglas Fir a year here in Colorado. My old Poulon finally died, got a MS 290 to replace it. Checked the Internet before purchasing and saw that 23 out of 70 reviewers claimed "Hard to Start" soooo I was worried. Well, I followed the instructions and NO PROBLEM it starts COLD, WARM, and HOT with VERY LITTLE effort and no more than 4 pulls COLD ... 1 Pull Hot. What I like is the easy adjustments, lack of PLASTIC knobs for adjusting the bar/chain. The nice outside carb adjustments. I did not find it too heavy and I am 72 years old and used to a cheap Poulon lightweight. I think those folks that complain are just whining or did not follow the instructions carefully.
Like one of the commentors said ... It doesnt make me coffee in the morning! NO WEAKNESSES SO FAR after clearing an acre of Ponderosa last week!
Great value for the money. Easy to use.
Cuts effortlessly, comfortable to use, not heavy. Starts VERY easily. Follow the instructions for starting, you'll have no issues. Well worth the money.
None yet and don't expect any.
Excellent saw for the money! Not a professional saw, but half the money of a 362. Perfect for the guy who cuts 5 cords a year for personal use.
Has never let me down through 2 seasons of wood cutting. decent power to weight.EASILY outcuts my buddies 455Rancher every time out. Mine has NEVER failed to start after 2-3 pulls if you use the proper technique, warm or cold.Premium Octane gas with no alcohol and stihl synthetic @50/1 and no start problems for me. Weight is acceptable for the price. Bought on sale for $350 out the door with case!
would be better with 3/8 chain
Pleased to own a Stihl, but like most products sold in America these days, I'm sure they're not as good as they used to be. This is the same with any brand, however, so I'll continue to stick with the best.
Good saw for the money, especially with the extra chain and carrying case included in my purchase. On my 2nd season of use with no problems. Cuts quick and efficient. Really like the ease of use on gas and bar oil caps.
I wouldn't say I have as much trouble starting my saw as some others have complained about, but I make sure to get it running and warm before I take off into the woods because it can take 10 pulls, or 2 to start when cold. Once warm, starts on first yank every time.
I use 16" bar, but could use a 20", was told this saw runs best with a 16 so that is what I'll work with. I seem to dull my 3/8 chain quickly when cutting up this downed monster red oak, but everything else is a breeze. Cuts like a knife through butter on most jobs.
I cannot recomend this saw. I really looked foward to owning one, but was very disappointed.
I cannot think of any
It very hard to start, and after only 12 hours of use, I found it difficult to pull without the pull handle locking up. I never had that in any of my Husky chain saw, which I have used for years.
I have used my saw so far to pre commercially thin 8 acers of 12 year old pines overstocked with both pine and sweet gum. I have so far run 5 gallons of gas/oil mix and 2 gals of bar oil through it. I run a 20 inch bar with .325 pitch chain. I must say that so far the saw has done an excellent job for me. I still have another 6 acers that I pland to start pre commercial thinning on this winter. Hopefully I will continue to get the same service out of the MS 290 saw as last year.
So far an excellent saw.
A little heavy and will wear you down until you get used to it.
i could run this saw all day its a great saw,its best to use 93 octane gas with the sthil gas mix
good saw
none that i can find
very dissapointed ,doesn't hold a stick of wood to my new 455 husky, or my old 360 pro homelite.
light,easy to handle.
not enought power for a 3.6hp saw , bogs down while cutting large oak,
chain often loosens during first cut. chain adjustment gear stripped out and had a three month wait for replacement part.
these saws are underpowered get a husky or a jonsered!!!! (they are in the same price range)
the place i bought it at services them and is close by
gas and oil filler are quick and easy to use
slow cutting (especially cutting hardwoods, looses power when cutting larger logs over 10" dia, too heavy to lug around! the 325 chain isn't agressive enough and i'm afraid if it had a more agressive chain it wouldn't be able to power it through the log.
Saw kept cutting out. When left to idle on the ground for a couple of minutes while moving some bucked up material would die when trying to throtle up. Took it to local dealer twice. Kept saying it ran great. Got frustrated, took to another dealer. He duplicated the problems almost immediately. Changed the fuel and, Viola! Runs like a champ. I'd used the ethynol free type with stabil. Was about a month old. He recommended high octane unleaded with Star Tron (sp) enzyme treatment. Lesson - Use fresh fuel. Happy guy again!
Cuts great, starts great (follow manual's instructions)
Just user error
This was my first STIHL chainsaw and it still runs like it just came out of the dealer. ijust baught a STIHL ms660 Magnum last week. keep them clean and they will run forever. I am a senior in high school and i have been runing chainsaws for 12 years. STIHL makes the best saws on the planet. people at school call me MR. STIHL because i can repair or modify any STIHL on the market today . Keep the chains spinning guys .
Robust and powerful. Can tackle any job you throw at it.
Didnt come with a outer felling spikes (felling dogs).
get a Dremel to sharpen the chain and this baby will go and go and go. Got a 12v converter to plug in my cigarette lighter - the saw cuts great when sharp!
Good Power. Still miss the manual oiler so you could greaser r up.
Hey - if she won't start - just remove the cowling cover over the air filter and start. It has worked every time. Soon as it warms up - put the cover on. Solved my problem right away and now starts better than the Oregons (Craftsman) and Macs I used to run.
i used my 450.00 dollar 2 times on the second time it ran for 20 seconds and quit it did this three time and then wouldn't starti changed the gas i put in a fresh mix and still no go i took it back to the dealer and they called and said it was water in the fuel and now the saw needs a new piston and will cost me 175.00 to get it repaired.. so much for a warranty and sthil they don;t stand behind there products as this was new gas and oil mix in a new can.. i do not believe water did this.. but they saved it to show me like they couldn't have added it? will never buy a stihl again. it's just a name and a poor quality product for what they cost...
cuts well when new and sharp
heavy underpowered
Would reccomend it to anybody who wants a quality chain saw.
I have used my MS 290 for over 10 years. It runs as good today as it did when I purchased from a Stihl Dealer. I haved cleared my acreage of thousands of unwanted oaks, pines, cedars, elms and unidentified trees. I have gone thru 20-30 chains and replaced the bar once. I have tried Poulans,Homelite and others prior to my Stihl. It's very strong and powerful. I will always buy Stihl.
None yet. If it doesn't want to start it's because the plug is old, filter is badly plugged or it's out of gas.
I bought this saw looking for something with more power than my 52cc Husqvarna's(350 & 353), but even after tuning, it still couldn't perform as well (all saws had 18" 325 semi chisel chains). It's not a bad saw, it just doesn't live up to it's reputation. I sold it while it was still in nice condition and bought a 359 Husqvarna (It cost about $100 more that the MS290), but is better suited for dropping medium size trees, and can still be used for blocking.
American (or German) made, like how engine is a seperate module held in by 4 bolts (if ever need to replace). Quick access air filter. Seems to be a well made saw. Priced reasonable. 063 gauge chains require less tightening that 050 chains on my Husqvarna saws. Nice saw for blocking firewood.
Wider & heavier that 50-59cc Husqvarna saws, Had to pull 6-10 time to get started (but always started), No decompression valve, Had to adjust carburator to eliminate engine bog(jetted way to lean), Doesn't run engine or chain speed like comparable cc Husqvarnas.
There are lot better saws out there for the same price or just a bit more.
The only strenghth could be the Stihl name which they are ruining by putting out low quality gutless saws
At 56cc it doesn't even cut as fast as most 50 cc saws, it's heavy and built cheap in places.
It is a good saw. My dad had a Husky, and my neighbor does also, but I bought an 045 from a friend many years ago, and it has been good, so when I went to buy a new one, I stuck with what I knew.
Great saw! Not a pig on gas. Like the new-style fill caps.
I am seeing lots of posts about the hard starting problem. I had this as well, and talked to my dealer about it. He said to open up the low speed screw just a RCH (very small amount), and also adjust the idle speed to compensate for any idle speed change resulting from the low speed adjustment. I did this. It worked for me. I was concerned about goofing something up, and subsequently burning it up, but he reminded me that I would be enriching the low speed only (thus fixing the lean-start factory setting), and not leaning out the high speed end of it.
5 out of 5
very powerful, i will never buy a poulan again i had no trouble with this saw
heavy until you get used to
this is a great saw it only takes 1 puul to start it when it is warm and 4 when its cold. i would never buy another saw in my life. stihl makes great saws, and when you buy them new buy a six pack of the hp ultra gas mix, if you do this will double your warrenty
very good saw has alot of powe
cant find none
This design is very Poor ,quality is low, very low standard, end result piece of junk
the handle oiler brake.and all the other cheep plastic synthetic parts will break to pieces ..
Junk! Bougght this saw new, and in the last 2 years have only ran 5gal of properly mixed fuel through it and now for some GOD foresaken reason the piston had a major meltdown. Out of warrenty $450.00 saw, repair work will be $304.42.....money racket if I ever "SAW" one. Will use ebay and after market parts to fix at a fraction of cost and never give stihl another penny. If you need a good saw, buy a "husky"....much better and less money!
Not a saw for pussies. Not a saw for males "raised by women". Not "too heavy". Starts, runs, and cuts great!
Just a good, solid saw!
Very good saw! As with any chain saw, If you don't know what you're doing as far as sharpening a chain (and don't forget the rakers), and basic small engine principals and tuning, either stop cutting wood and whining, and/or have someone just deliver the pre-cut wood to you.
If you keep this saw sharp, with the right fuel in it, and properly tuned, no Husky, or Jonny, or Poulan will touch it.
i love stihl
ilve stihl
i love stihl
Don't watse your money unless you enjoy repair bills. No reply from Stihl.
Cuts great when it will start and the oil pump works
Hard to start, Oiler gear and/or the oil pump keeps breaking. Been in the shop 3 times in less than a year for the oiler not working.
All the problems aside, I love my ms290 and would not replace it for anything unless I needed a bigger bar. It's worth the money and it's easy to get used to. Low vibration
Easy saw to use. I find the weight to HP ratio fine. Easy access to air filter and plug. once started is a honey of a saw as long as you don't dull the chain.
Have to be careful about burning up a piston. The second you hit dirt and spit dust, you have to stop and sharpen.
Hard starting as compared to other saws. Complicated starting procedure. You have to choke it, pull til it burps, then put it in High speed position and then hit the throttle to relax it to normal throttle control. Plastic parts worry me but no problems yet other than cover bolts stripping off.
I was looking at the Stihl ms290 or Husqvarna 455. Chose the Stihl because I have a dealer just down the street who has impressive customer service. This is my 1st 'real' chainsaw. My Poulan Pro will not be missed. I was bucking some downed pine trees when it died; the 290 went through the 16-20" trunks like a knife through butter. 1st time I had to hold back on the throttle to cut 4" limbs. As a homeowner w/ a couple acres of heavily treed land, I should have invested in this saw years ago! It's already saved me hours of cutting in just 2 days.
I love the quarter-turn oil and gas caps. Easy to operate with gloves on. Plenty of power to cut through the 20" pines in my yard. I cant believe how long a single tank of gas lasts. Feels well balanced.
A little heavy, but this isn't your standard Budget chainsaw.
Great saw worth the money
Easy to start,No vibration,Cuts through a tree like hot butter,
none yet
This Is My Newest Of 4 STIHL Saws and The Most Disappointing One.
If you Need A Saw for Back Yard Use Buy One From A Department Store,
And Throw It Away When It Quits.
STIHL Does Build The BEST Saws In The World! A Reputation To Be Proud Of.
Shame On You STIHL , You Don`t Need To Compete With The Lower Priced
It`s Pretty Orange and Eggshell White ,and Sports The Name STIHL .
Rattles ,Low On Horse Power ,Piston Seized After Less Than 15 Minutes Of Mild Use.On Properly Mixed High Octane With STIHL oil,Within Two Months
Of Purchase.
Chain Skipped Off First Use.
The Warranty Is`nt Worth The Paper Its Printed On !
piece of junk living off old reputation
waited tooktime to get one very disapointed never finished any job i started took to stihl recommed dealer said he found bar oil in gas tank n gas in oil tank iemtied both tanks myself they were in their proper tanks it was bs just so i had to pay went home after 10 pulls got it started cut one tree cut one tree it got hot n quit had crafsman saw i was going to give to goodwill cuz chain kept coming off glad i didnt cuz it finished the job
very very hard starting n very undependable will never buy anotherone repair delears in my area lake city n live oak florida seem unscrupulous
Yes I am being very hard on this saw because it is a Stihl. I have 2 other stihls that are worth there weight in gold. If you are buying a chainsaw because you like having one and just cut a few cords a year then you will probably like this saw, just look at all the other rookies. If you work this saw like you should be able to work anything carrying the stihl name it falls flat on it's ass. Bottom line: Spend $75.00 more dollars and get the dolmar 5105. Would you buy a compact truck for $25,000 when you could get a 3/4 ton for $25,075. Don't cheat yourself this saw isn't even a bargain at $350.00
Really haven't found to many. This is stihls best selling saw because it can be had for $350.00 or so new and they can say they have a stihl. Stihl used to make some kick ass saws no matter what model you bought and they built a great reputation on this. Like I said used to. A Dolmar 5105 can be had for about $425.00 and a husky 346xp or 359 for around $500.00 to $550.00. You can pay now or pay later. Take my advise, I'm paying later.
Only good thing I can say is I don't have any problems starting it but then again once it's running it's all down hill from there.
Heavy and has no power. Anybody that likes this thing has never ran a real saw. With 56cc this saw should be ok but it sucks. Don't ever dream of trying to get this dog to pull a 20 in big wood. Nothing bigger than a 16 on this underpowered land whale.
I have a 40cc saw with a nk chain that cuts just as fast as this 56cc saw that claims 3.8 hp, more like 2.8 hp
No much, Stihl name put on junk
Heavy, built cheap , underpowered
have owned husky 61's for twenty years until the cylinders finally gave up but you can't compare the 290 to a 61.if you want abetter saw than the 290 buy a husky 359,well worth the bucks!!30 year saw user
fairly smooth when running
hard starting,problematic,bitch to deal with stihl,saw does not handle the 20" bar well at all.stalls out and bogs cutting on its side
I bought this saw in 2001 for the purpose of cutting firewood. So far, I've cut up about 60 cords (mostly oak logs). The only problem was $25 being spent for the repair of a fuel leak. Piston compression is still strong at over 150 PSI.
A good mid-range saw.
Requires multiple pulls to start when cold. Requires frequent cleaning of air filter.
Loved the saw but could have built this one better my WB 028 is stronger
When i first bought the MS 290 it ran GREAT started easy and cut like crazy but after only one month of tree cutting ,about 20 trees , the engine lost power and wouldnt start , i checked the filters and cleaned everything but with no luck so i pulled the muffler and saw the problem it had melted the rings to the piston and after tearing it down found it was the head was shot too !! not covered under warranty, even tho i used there oil and there mix
Heavy , needs better cooling
8 out of 10, I like my Echo saws better, they are easier to start, lighter weight.
Good power, good torque spread, pulls through white oak well with 18 in bar, eats pine easily, like hot knife in butter.
Heavier than I like. Carb was set too lean from factory, resulting in less than satisfactory performance when first started. Hard to start in that condition. Once carb was richened, it ran well, but could have been a big overheating/piston seizure problem if I had not done something about it right away. More fuel equals cooler running.
Buy a different saw
Heavy, low on power , built cheap and getting cheaper every year.
Junk saw. I can say this because I have put alot of hours on more than one of these 290's. Instead buy an 028/280, you will have a good running good starting saw with alot less weight and alot less headache and the 280 won't bog down near as easily as the 290.
will give your arm and shoulder a 5-10 minute workout trying to start it. You will have Arnold Swartzenegger arms in no time.
Hard to start, bogs easily when it shouldn't, to heavy for the amount of power it doesn't have, especially hard to start after running for a while.
I cut down (3) large pines 30-36" in diameter and wore out (2) Poulan Pro's in two weekends. I decided to buy this saw (MS290) after returning the second Poulan. I couldn't be happier. The 290 is awesome in comparison. It cuts like butter, starts easier, has a better chain, and is MUCH more powerful. I fully recommend a Stihl over a Poulan any day.
Starts very easily.
Very powerful (3.8HP).
Cuts very smoothly.
Holds a lot of gas.
Air filter is easy to clean.
not worth it had it 1 day and im taking the Stihl 290 back
cut good for about 30 min
bogs down on larger than 16 inch logs and chain dulled after 1 tree
This saw was an impulse buy. Didn't do the research or read the reviews until after I bought it. Would probably have bought the ms261 if I had done so. So far has performed better than my expectations. I am not having the problems that others that have reviewed it are having yet. Will report back here if I have any.
Easy to start compared to the 031 and 026 Pro. It has never taken more than 6 pulls even after sitting for a week. It took at least twice as many with the other 2 saws. Plenty of power to buck up large 30" plus trees. Great price for a Stihl, $369 with 18" bar and full chisel chain. Double the warranty with purchase of synthetic oil.
Great chainsaw!
For a mid-range saw it will never let you down. Power to spare! I have noticed a lot of weakness comments on it takes four to five pulls to start... Well, if you cant pull it over four to five times then you shouldnt be using it! It starts every time. I have been working in the tree service business for years and I'm really impressed by this chainsaw.
It scares my wife and she wont use it...
I upgraded from an MS250 to the MS290 for extra power and it has not let me down yet. It is a comfort to know that I have one of these boys in my shed.
Everyone one talks about the power to weight ratio. Since I am an occasional user with 3 acres to tend to and a limited budget, I tend to follow the power to cost ratio. I needed a saw which can hold up to sporadic, but continuous use (4-6 hours at a time) and can pass on to my kids. I think it passes that test 8 days a week!
It's a bit heavy, but the extra weight helps with the cut.
it is a piece of shit and it sucks
had problems from the begining would not oil chain took it back to the deaker which i worked at said that the oil pump was bad then replaced it. saw work fine for a few hours put it on a shelf for a month went to cut wood again and it would not oil again. i knew it was under warrenty so i figured keep using it it should have been fixed the first time. aqnd so i kept using it untill the chain turned blue and was smokeing it has been the dealers shop ever since and the mechanic says he will get to it but he said that he would get to it tomorrow AND THAT WAS 3 WEEKS AGO!!!!!!!! i could have been makeing money but no i dont even have the saw that i bought that only has about 4 hours on it and that including the time that it was not oiling and burning up the bar and chain. but sooo what stihl will just make me buy a new one and then the saw itself will go out of warrenty (because the mechanic is a procrastenator) and i will be left with all the bills of parts and labor probably in the hundreds by now i sure a stihl advisor reads this because this saw is just one big PIECE OF SHIT
had problems from the beginning would not oil chain took it back to the dealer which I worked at said that the oil pump was bad then replaced it. saw work fine for a few hours put it on a shelf for a month went to cut wood again and it would not oil again. I knew it was under warranty so I figured keep using it should have been fixed the first time. and so I kept using it until the chain turned blue and was smoking it has been the dealers shop ever since and the mechanic says he will get to it but he said that he would get to it tomorrow AND THAT WAS 3 WEEKS AGO!!!!!!!! I could have been making money but no I don't even have the saw that I bought that only has about 4 hours on it and that including the time that it was not oiling and burning up the bar and chain. but sooo what stihl will just make me buy a new one and then the saw itself will go out of warranty (because the mechanic is a procrastinator) and I will be left with all the bills of parts and labor probably in the hundreds by now I sure a stihl advisor reads this because this saw is just one big PIECE OF SHIT
I love my Stihl MS290. I guess I got a good one. My brother also swears by his. I use stihl ultra and super unleaded. 10 years old, third spark plug, third fuel filter, and plenty of farm boss type usage. I paid $279 in 2001, with a case, extra chain, and an ugly hat. I'm gonna get it out tomorrow and do work....
Runs smooth. Mine starts cold with 4 pulls and warm with 1 pull everytime. Easy enough to service. Works like it's supposed to because it was manufactured 10 years ago. These reviews show that quality and durability are slipping.
Not really designed for the stock 20 inch bar it came with, nor the low kickback chain.
If I have to take a saw back to get worked on after maybe 10 hrs. of run time total that costs that much. Probably won't ever buy another stihl. Would you keep chasing a skunk after the first time it sprayed you. Not this guy. Probably use for target practice later. Very disappointed.
When I first bought my MS290 it ran great, never missed a lick. All the sudden it stalls every time it runs for 15min. or more.
Only runs good for about 15min. not worth a penny after that. May as well use an ax.
Doesnt oil the sproket bearing very well.
Poulan saw out lasted this high dollar junker.
Durable and affordable, I've never had stalling problems with the MS290. I think that the guys who are don't have their oil to fuel mixing correct and don't perform regular maintenace and clean the saw after each use. Naturally they will stall with to much oil...I bought this saw because, It was recommended by a large tree service. The synthetic oil is the way to go.
Absolutely none, great saw, great investment.
I reccomend this saw to anyone who wants a little more power for a reasonable price.
Compare hp to price and the Stihl is the best value. I have the MS290 with an 18" bar and it cuts through the big trees with ease. Was sold on it after using my brother's MS290. Very happy i purchased my own. Just keep the air cleaner clean and the chain sharp and it will run great!
Can be a little hard to start at times. But I cleaned my air filter recently and it starts and runs much better.
I'd get a Husky 346xp, Stihl MS261 ,Dolmar 5105 or a Echo CS500 way before a MS290
Cuts fair
Over rated HP quite a few 50cc rated with less HP and a lot lighter cut faster than this 56cc overwieght saw. Hard to work on
Best saw on the market.
I love this saw. Good power and will cut thru anything I need...I think most folks having a starting problem have a poor dealer. My dealer does a precheck prior to delivery. They run the saw for several minutes and make any adjustments needed. My saw starts within 4 pulls or less stone cold. One pull when warm. It will Idle until it runs out of gas.
None that I have found...
As big of piece of crap as I have ever owned, just more expensive.
Ran good for a while. Cut nice for a couple of yeard until the chain bar burned up.
Hard to start, always. Had to replace leaking fuel first year. Chain bar burned up on second year. Piston burned into cylinder on the third year.
Don't waste your money
No quality, the old Stihl saws were good but they cheapen them up every year. Heavy, underpowered
great jack of all trades, master of none. i have an outdoor wood burner that heats my house, water heater, and pole shed. i go through roughly 12 - 15 cords of wood a winter. i have had my ms 290 for almost 2 years and would buy another in a heartbeat. i plan on buying a smaller saw and a bigger one as well, still doing research, but looking at an ms170 or echo counterpart and an ms441 magnum
durable, well-built, don't have to worry about it breaking down
i have a 20" bar on mine, and buck and fell logs 30+", and at times can bog it down. i think thats my fault though, pushing the saw to its limits.
this is my ninth year cutting 10 plus cords of firewood with this saw. I have replaced one spark plug,drive sprocket and bar. i have gone thru ten plus chains(dirty wood, stumps). starts and runs great every time all the time, winter or fall.
dependability and perfomance. i have a 18" bar and it will cut using it all.
tooless chain tensioner would be nice.
Would not recommend buying this saw, way to expensive for what your getting. Lot's of common problems. Also difficult to work on with out snapping any little tiny pieces of plastic.
Seemed like a good saw at first but it really is a cheap mass produced junk.
Never had a problem starting it, always had a problem keeping it running. Always ran Stihl mix oil with fresh gas, replaced air filter frequently.
Plastic, Cheap moving components are made of flimsy plastic. Very underpowered, micro chip chain that came with it was a joke. Had to fix throttle choke linkage frequently, died on me today halfway through a cord and couldn't restart upon opening the back and checking the air filter/spark plug, the wire to the plug boot pulled off, and cannot be replaced without buying a new coil! Inside the wire coil that holds the top of the plug had broken away from the wire and is impossible to fix without becoming a shock hazard.
too damn much plastic reminds me of a chiness nock off buy a husky,echo,jonsenred. I only blocked up less than 20 cord fire wood,ready for junk yard
cuts great when working (1 tank of gas ) thats about it
hard to start but always goes. chain& bar not getting enough oil seems good for the first half tank of gas then peters out and chain&bar start to over heat had it back to dealer three times cleaned, new pump etc. bar&chain ruined still not saitified
Husky and Jonsered are make pro saws but are hard to find, the bigbox chainsaws cheap - if they go down, you dump them in the trash and buy a Stihl. It will definitely outlast the rainbow consumer saws and you'll get your money's worth. The Farm Boss is the 3/4 ton Jeep of chain saws, not cheap or fancy, but they haul wood over the long run.
Most new users complaints are based on not knowing how to start it, keep the chain adjusted, properly sharpened, and how to properly use the thing. Don't blame the saw for the users faults. A different saw doesn't cure ignorance.
Bought a Farm Boss in 1995, and the beginner would do better with one of these than any cheap primer bulb chinese junk saw with no parts or service. I use a 16" bar for the smaller Ozarks hardwoods we have, properly sharpened and run, it will handle oak, hickory, hedge, ash, hackberry, you name it. It's much easier to start even if stored wet for six months, chains and bars are available from numerous dealers in SW MO.
Despite some peoples usage, I got ten years out of the first air filter, and it may have been too soon. Just scrape the dust off and leave well enough alone. The winter front air intake isn't needed unless it gets under 40 degrees.
Heavy for it's expected size, it's not a superlightweight pro saw for all day use. The homeowner isn't in that good a shape anyway, and he needs to quit early. It only needs the plug changed every 100 hours, it needs a longer plug wire.
Standard chains simply dull too quickly in the Ozarks, experienced or not rock is everywhere. Carbide is expensive, but would last.
The ones that cant start it are doing it wrong, they're flooding it.
Keep the chain sharp, use fresh gas and oil mix not stuff thats been sitting around for 6 months and run the tank dry. and yes its heavy its a chainsaw and if you have problems with 13 pounds spend some time in the gym.
It cuts what I need to cut from 20"+ dia maple, ash and oak to smaller limbing and bucking duty without a problem or breakage in the 8 years ive owned it.
Plenty of power for the 20" bar that came with it, yes it will bog if you push to hard on it and so will any saw even the huskys or jreds.
Ive ran this saw in -25 to 100 deg weather and its started within 3 or 4 pulls of the rope every time.
The new caps for the fuel and oil take a bit of getting used to. could hold a bit more fuel in the tank. either dual felling spikes or make the single one just a touch longer.
Did muffler mod...realty opened up the saw...sort of loud now.
Bought in 1999. Used monthly. Good saw.
Bar to short.
Thanks to Mike at B&G Power, the saw is runnig the way that I expected it to run based on my experience with my other Stihl chain saws. It is a little bit heavier than my other saws, but I expected that.
I have a Stihl MS019, MS250 and an MS026 and never had a problem with any of them. I bought a Stihl MS290 last week from B&G Power in Walpole, Mass. to use in Maine to clean up some large oaks and pines that fell during Hurricane Irene. The first time I used it, it bogged down continuosly when cutting into a 10 inch pine. I couldn't believe it. I brought it back to B&G Power and Mike, the mechanic on duty, cranked the saw up, listened to it run, made a qurter turn adjustment to the LA(Idle speed screw) told me to take it to Maine for the weekend and if it continued to "bog down" bring it back and he would give me a new one under the Stihl 7Day Return Policy. IT WORKED PERFECtly.
Using the saw for only one weekend, I'm not aware of any at this time. And, it's too early for me to speak to the MS290's reliability.
i bought this saw as longterm investment.i felt like stihl screwed me.probly gonna check out husky 349 per what ive read on this site.
strong out of the box
bought new ,first day bar nuts vibrated off,would not tighten up,just kepped spinning.dealer swapped with another new one.bar burned up second year.oiler issues.scored piston and cylinder third year.choke mechanism will pop out of position if filter cover is off.cut maybe ten cords total.cost to repair is almost equal to new saw.hard to start.dealer says gasoline destroyed diaphram.
Find someother pit to throw your money too (husky) the old stihl equipment keeps that company running foiled reputation
Husky it is
bought 290 in 08 when new england had big ice storm used on 2 cleanup jobs (8-10hrs.) and wouldn't start again brought it to dealer and stihl replaced the powerhead because of an air leak in the head blowing the rings ok great brand new saw cool! used a few times since 08 (20 hrs. tops) and needed it to do more storm clenup the last few weeks blew pistons again this time bad gas not under warranty but the free craftsman and my co workers husky still run with the same gas hmm def going husky prob never buy stihl again horrible customer service
great chainsaw for firewood and tree tops
great saw just bought it a few weaks ago great firewood saw i use that for the smaller wood but it surprised me it cuts threw pretty big wood but my 372xp out cuts it just because its a bigger saw
none that i could find so far
Just found out my 310 burned up the piston on alleged bad gas/oil mix. I've heard enough guys on this thread complain of the same thing to make me wonder if it's a line. 310 was weak and bogged easily.
None so far, other than dealer traded me $150 for my 310 and 028 toward a 290. Both were burned up. Stihl replaced my first 310 with new power head because it was a dog. The second saw was still a dog. It felt like the chain wasn't aggressive enough even though it was Stihl's most aggressive. Saw bogged when even gently leaned into using spikes. My 028 was a better saw by far. I bought the 310 to handle bigger jobs. It was a disappointment.
I think there must be many lemons among these saws as many guys love their saws. I heat with wood and cut a lot. Nearly 40 years cutting. Have used Mac's, Poulan's, Homelite's, Jonsered's and Echo's in addition to Stihl. My Echo and 028 were the best and lasted 25+ years. Echo is still going strong.
My 310 saw was hard to start compared to 028.
Save some money and find one from a dealer that has been gone through. Mine had a new piston and rings put in it because some smart guy didn't gas oil to the mix.
I have ran pretty much anything in my 20 years of wood cutting. 009L,011avt,017,028Super and 028 Wood Boss, 310,025,066,024, and the 290. For the money the 290 is a good little saw. The newer ones don't boil or burn through gas like the old ones. It is a firewood cutting ,machine. If you know how to use it you will be fine. It takes a gas and oil mix. If you are burning up saws, the problem is in the mirror. I bought mine used and my dad bought his new. It will run 16 and 18 inch bars fine.
To many weak armed people don't want to pull a chord four or five times. Then buy an electric one.
Saw burned up piston twice on me in the first 10 hours and dealer says my fault and I should buy another one. He is a known sleazeball. Called company and they told me they NEVER had problems with their saws and that age 45 I suddenly forgot how to mix oil and gas.... Really? F*ck Stihl. This is my 5th saw and never had a problem before.
Would NEVER buy another one. Lemon product, horrible customer service.
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Saw was $500 garbage.
Overall this is a very good saw and in spite of what the naysayers tell you, it is the most purchased saw in the world today bar none!! That speaks for itself. I currently own an MS 880,075,MS660 with big bore kit,056 super,MS 460,041 Farm Boss (original 1969 saw), 2 036 pros, 2 032's, MS 290 Farm Boss, MS 200T, MS 180 C and love them all like children!!
Power to weight ratio is excellent. This is not a saw for felling big trees, but for cutting up fire wood (hint if you can't pick it up by hand after you cut it, it's too big) I've read many other comments about this saw not starting properly, or burning up etc.. You must use good grade non-ethanol gas and Stihl oil or a very good air-cooled synthetic oil. Above all don't think you are an expert automatically because you have used saws off and on over many years, READ THE DIRECTIONS!!!
Like all saws now because of ethanol, you must totally drain the saw and then run it till its dry before storing it or you will have issues with the saw. By the way burned pistons are caused mainly by not warming up the saw before use, or if you have been playing with the mixture and are running it too lean. Also inferior grade oil and mixtures that are less than Stihl requires will kill your saw.
I am planning on purchasing another MS290 today, however, I will not let anyone operate the saw other than myself unless I am willing to risk the engine failure. I plan to purchase one with an 18" bar this time as I will have a spare 20" bar and chain now if I need one. I blame the failure of the saw on use by an untrained operator. The saw is not as bulletproof as I had expected when I purchased it. I am a trained operator and usually take exceptional care of my tools.
Excellent saw for the most part. Good power to weight ratio. Starts in a few pulls every time. I purchased the MS290 because I was tired of problems with cheap chain saws and wanted a higher end saw than you could buy at a big box store. Even with the 20" bar, it seemed to have plenty of power. A tree professional told me an 18" bar would be better for the 290 as he believed the 20" overloaded the saw.
I purchased the saw for my personal use and vowed never to loan it out but after three years of ownership and only about twenty hours of use, I left it on one of my jobs for a few hours so one of my guys could cut up some logs while I went to retrieve a trailer. While I was gone, another worker picked it up and was using it to cut. Shortly after, it shut off and would not restart. I took it to the Stihl dealer for adjustment and they told me it was scrap. The worker overrevved the motor and scored the piston. Stihl said a rebuild would cost almost as much as a new saw. They offered to sell me another new saw instead. The Stihl mechanic said it is a commom problem and offered to govern down a new saw by adjusting the carb so it wouldnt run wide open. I refused that offer.
Much better saws out there for the same price or a bit more.
It has the overpriced Stihl name
Heavy, heavy underpowered, built cheap with LOW quality parts that cost a LOT to replace.
love it feel it was a good purchase for the price and my uses of it...
Seems to handle anything so far that i have thrown at it. Have over 2 acres and am clearing 1 acre of that. Handles 20" diameter trees no problem. been using it to fell buck and block. I'm not limp-wristed but it does get a little heavy after a while but hell we're not painting toe nails so it shouldnt be easy anyways. Definetly not as heavy as the Husky 455 i also own.
Have not had any problems starting it as others have mentioned. 1 or 2 pulls and shes growling.
haven't seen any... my bog down a bit whem blocking but it could be the size of logs i'm cutting in realtion to blade contact ( the old friction theory) BUT not a deal breaker
A great saw. But for almost $400 I expect a saw that will make a straight cut. I will be upgrading to a semi-pro saw with a brand I grew up with (not Stihl). However, I would recommend Stihl.
Very powerful saw. Will really cut through wood. Easy access to air filter and ease of maintenance.
Would pull to the left while cutting. Still pulled left with new bar and correctly sharpened chain. The bar was never bent, I talked to many local Stihl owners and they swore by this saw, but told me to "get used to it's quirks". Most of them admitted their saw did not cut straight and usually pulled left.
This is a great saw for someone who is looking for an all around homeowner saw. It might be alittle much for the guy you needs to trim a few branches once a year but for someone cutting firewood to heat a house it is perfect. With all of that being said and reading all other review do your self a favor and lear basic saw maintanace, keep you chain tight, use good fuel 89 octae like the manual says, and before you use the thing READ THE MANUAL.Most complaints i have read people have done excatly what the manual tells you not to do.
plenty of power, fair price ease of starting
don't care for the .325 kerff but otherwise can't find any weaknesses
Good saw for the money, cuts well.
Strong, powerful - cuts well. (Use a 16" bar, cut small trees and firewood, have found the saw to work well.)
4 pulls to start when cold, and if not careful, very hard to start when warm.
Stalls if left idling too long.
A bit on the heavy side, but you get used to it.
very good saw for the money and will do just about anything ya want it to do
i put a 20inch bar on it and sunk it all the way into a solid stump and powered right through it barly bogged down.starts right up. easy maintenance.
kinda heavy,is a thirsty saw
Good saw, just need to fix the problems above.
It is a Stihl.
The clutch housing sounds like a bell ringing - I am going to contact the dealer. Dies if it idles too long. I have been told to adjust the low speed screw to richen up the low end to fix the hard starting.
buy it
if adjusted correctly it fires right up and runs great.
a bit heavy but not to bad
Got a tip from my technician who said to increase the oiler level screw to full clockwise adjustment with the 20" blade. He said the fuel will always run out before the oil and it will match what the 20 wants for lubing. At full it still just barely shows oil coming off the blade.
Quick starts, reasonable power, friendly to ethanol based fuels, $399 price point. I wonder how many of the negatives came from competitive dealers. Stihl is still the top saw on the market so I expect them to take shots from the also rans.
I had a 70's Stihl 046 that just started leaking oil and I replaced it with the farm boss so the power fell off to some degree from that work horse of 30 years use.
Great saw with the proper preventive maintenance. I do not have a problem with the weight although I have only used the saw fro 3 to 6 hours at a time.
Strong saw when kept in good condition. Usually starts on 2 to three pulls if everything is ok. Does cut through 24" trunks even with 18" bar in two passes.
My machine tolerates ethanol old fuel, if you take the time to empty the tank if storing for a while.
Easy to flood if starting cold. If the engine doesn't grunt or burp after three pulls on the rope in the full choke setting then start on the full throttle partial choke setting or you will flood and then yes it will take 10 pulls with no choke and wide open throttle to start.
The flexible fuel line tends to crack or kink in the tank. Had to replace mine after 6 years. Also the air filter can clog fairly easily. Recommend not using the micro chain as it cuts very slowly making it look like the saw is under powered.
Great saw for the money.you get what you pay for.
I cut alot of wood. I used all kinds of saws and stihl is the best.
None yet.
Have just replaced the original Piston after between 150 and 200 hours use. It took me a little less than 2 hours and cost about €20. Am cosidering a more powerful Dolmar (Makita) as I use it more than I thought on a work Basis but am generally happy with it.
I use a cordless Dremmel to sharpen the chain in the forest which is a good tip as it saves a fortune and you dont need to be near a power point and takes 10 mins.
Manageable, easy to start, fairly powerful, Parts are plentiful and not expensive if you decide to buy chinese which are normally still good quality.
Quite tricky to work on (repair) sometimes, I had to replace the fuel and oil tank which took me a long time (4 hours) Best to watch some of the videos on Utube before!!
A few people have told me to run a stronger mix than the suggested 50:1 as it can cause early piston wear.
good investment for contonus and heavy use plenty of power for a homeowner. my dealer was very helpful, if you are in missouri, erb equitment is a great place to buy stihl equitment ant other farm supplys erb is in fenton missouri i would reccomend it.
easy to start cuts hardwoods like oak with no problem
doesnt start when its cold outside and its heavy
Great overall saw will buy many more. Very impressive compared to husky 455.
Easy to use, lots of power, very good price, very reliable unlike husky 455
Also thinking about using the engine on a scooter.
good saw but heavy. have bad arm. thinking about attaching it to my mtn bike. Or just selling it. Also have the 250, which I think is a better saw. Faster, lighter, and starts very easy.
I've had double shoulder surgeries. Machine is just to heavy and some times hard to start.
Love it, have had it for over 10 years now. Had first issue ever...Piston scored (possibly bad fuel mix ie: no oil and heat buildup caused it?) long story short she needed a rebuild so I put head/piston etc on from a MS390 and also modified the muffler...she ripped before but now she REALLY rips! You can even feel the power difference over my buddie's new MS362!! Only downside to the upgrade/mods is now she like the go-juice...I cook through trees but I also cook through the fuel :)
Runs...every time, irregardless of weather. Plenty of power. Great on fuel. EASY to use.
Can get heavy after awhile.
I purchased a Stihl 029 Super new in 1995. It is now 22 years old and still running as strong as the day I bought it. Very, very reliable and powerful saw. I have easily cut 22" cottonwood logs with an 18" .325 bar and chain and it ripped through it with out even slowing down, like butter. You guys having starting problems simply don't understand how to start the saw. Mine starts in 3 pulls every time, even after sitting for years. You just need to follow the correct procedure. Watch the Stihl video and follow exactly, it will start easily.
Powerful, dependable saw for firewood of all kinds. Starts easily if you follow correct procedure exactly. When cold, control switch all the way down with trigger in open locked position and chain brake engaged. Pull until engine sounds like it hits but does not start. At this point do not pull again (it will flood if you do) until moving control switch up one click from full down position. Now pull and it will start and rev high at which point you quickly blip the throttle trigger to move to idle. Now disengage chain brake and go to work. Works every time.
None. performance exceeded expectations.
Had this saw for over 10 years. I'm 70 and have run many since the early 1960's. Logged professionally from 1974- 1983. Always liked the orange and white, but had a big Husky that would out cut anything back in 1982. My favorite was an 046 super. Cut all day every day and would not tire you out working big timber. The Huskys seemed to break down more, and that is a negative when you need dependability. It's like the Ford Chevy argument. People have different taste, but I like the MS 290. If I buy another saw, it will be the MS 261 with the computerized carb.
Reliable. Cuts well. Not heavy.
None for this type of saw.
The third Stihl ive owned since 1985 when my late uncle gave me a brand new 028AV super when I was 17. I replaced it in 1993 with an 026 model as it was accidently run on raw gas and ruined. The 026 worked hard and suffered too many blunt impact traumas from logs and my being too rough with it. Used it til it practically fell apart, but always started and ran without incident. Bought the MS290 in 2010 and it has served me very well. I cut up to ten cords annually for family/resale and it has served me very well. Ive used 16" bars exclusively on all three saws. In 2010 I bought a used Husky 334T arborists saw for cutting smaller wood to lessen the fatigue of using the big saw for an extended period. It has been in for service even though I hardly used it. Also is tempermental to start/run. Want to sell it and get a small Stihl saw. May not be as powerful as a professional saw but for a "lumberjack hobbyist" like myself I couldn't praise it more
Dependable always! Starts consistently. Runs consistently
A bit heavy, but I'm almost 50!
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What can you tell us about your retreat at Champneys, what can participants expect?
They can expect to feel both invigorated and relaxed as we will be practicing the Vertue Method as well as daily yoga classes and meditations too. My retreats always have an education element to them, so it's my aim to ensure they leave with a new practice or understanding that they can apply to their own lives to help them live even more healthfully.
Your classes fuse elements of yoga, circuit training and meditation. Why do those three disciplines work so well together?
Because it's important to balance all aspects of strength and flexibility within the body. The mind is also a key aspect to health, and meditation addresses that. Meditation can also help to boost recovery by stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system (which is in charge of rest, digestion, repair and recovery). It's an aspect of fitness that people often forget.
You're also an experienced gymnast and dancer – is there anything you can't do? Where does your passion for health and fitness come from?
There are plenty of things I can't do, but the sweetness of life is in learning to accomplish them one step at a time. I love to move and challenge my body and I'm sure I always will. The passion comes from the feeling I get when I exercise and take care of my body.
You were born in Australia, live in London and have seen a lot of the world. Do you think those different cultures and experiences have shaped your wellness philosophy?
Yes absolutely. Due to the weather and outdoor culture, Australia is a very fit and active place. However coming to London has taught me a lot about finding motivation to train even when your body is covered up for nine months. Living in the UK changed the way I viewed training and helped me to make it less about aesthetics and more about strength, empowerment and health.
Over the past 18 months, you're career has gone from strength-to-strength. What does the rest of the year hold for you?
Well apart from my amazing Champneys retreat, I am currently writing my first book, which is really exciting! And if you can't make it to the retreat but would like to access the Vertue Method workouts you can download the videos that I have made here: www.shonavertue.com - they are practiced in over 45 countries and counting and can be done inside the comfort of your own home. It's been an incredible time, and I'm very grateful for that success. I have a wonderful community of people supporting me and helping me channel my energy in the right direction. It's an exciting time for me.


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