455 rancher or ms 290?

+1. Walk away greythorn......

Depends on the spare parts for sure. 25inch es bar 50.00 bucks case 40.00 what eles he got?

I got 525.00 for mine 20 inch bar and case......Really helps on the resale side to have a pro stihl. It will never go that cheap! ;-)

'round here $300 MS361's are pretty whupped.

Thats why I ask the question? oh your not paying taxes either..... :cheese: Thats not as nice as that one.

Thats why I am not affraid to buy any stihl pro saw. I made money on my 361 and used it soild for a year. If I am not sure I will keep one, then I just keep it very clean and always use the case. In the 880 I had to use a blanket. lol

Your luck it would be my 460 road hard and put away wet....But it would take a bullet for me to every get rid of it.

Redd, I'm envisioning every idiot in these stores that come up and ask if they can help you find something.
I like to play the game with them and then show them where the stuff is actually at.

HD when they started out actually hired PT contractors who were inbetween/out of work. Made for a great business model, of course they eventually figured out paying 15$/hr vs minimum wage idiots was more cost effective

Could be worse Jags, you could've been tied up behind the woodshed for years like my 034 was... lol

Get the 290. take care of it, good sharp chain. It is up to the task.


They talk about these pro saws getting their money back but a good looking 290 will get you a few bucks back too.
In a couple year put something with it and get another, or upgrade a bit.

Or take it to the drag strip.

290 is one of few mid-level saws with a ton of aftermarket support.

NWP also makes an aftermarket 039/390 top end now too!

well i guess since you all say its not worth 550$ i will hold off for a better deal.


any idea how much a 362 new is?

$709 with a 20" bar

Yea there a little out of touch......Now your not paying taxs on that 550.00 either....lol

no tax here, anyhow maybe i will look into a new 362 if i cant find something by spring early summer. i wanna cut 10 or so cords, and my poulan a and craftsman and homelite and other poulan are about wore out.

Nyyfan I have a 460 bought it because it was bigger than the 455. I run a 20 inch bar with a Carlton pro chain on it. I love the saw. I bought it from tsc online and have it serviced at my local dealer. You will not be disappointed.

Give me a worn out, beat up Stihl over a Husky any day!!

Do you have any Huskys? I might be interested in swapping

boy them things must be expensive new used heres one for sale husqvarna 372xp - $750!

found a 460 says its new with 8 tanks of fuel run thru and a crack in the pistol grip, wow another expensive saw! Stihl 460 chainsaw - $750

is this saw anygood? 09 Stihl pro 066 he wants 800$ barley used 32" bar

are these good HUSQVARNA CHAIN SAW #51 - $225