Stihl 028 super

[Caseihmech]

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So I saw this on Craig's list and was wondering what you guys could tell me about this series of saws. What would be a good price to try and get it for? What do you guys think price for parts would be?

Any help and advice would be very much appreciated.

 

[burnt03]

I don't know anything about that particular saw but it looks like there are lots of parts available.

Pull start:
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http://store.chainsawr.com/search?q=stihl 028 recoil

Handle:
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http://store.chainsawr.com/search?q=stihl 028 handle


Personally, I'd lowball them and see what happens. If the thing "took a fall out of a tree with him", wouldn't be a big loss if you don't get it. But then again, I'm super cheap

If you end up getting an older saw, I've found chainsawr.com to be a great source for parts. Seem to be pretty fair prices too (compared to some on ebay)

 

[Caseihmech]

Thanks very much burnt3. I just emailed they guy to see about meeting up and looking at the saw.

It looks decent for falling out of a tree. And parts seem to be easy to find.

I will see what he has to say about it. Maybe I will get lucky and it will be a deal I cant pass up on.

Wonder how long I can hide it in the garage without the girlfriend finding out? Or maybe the question is how long will I be on the couch when she does find out?

 

[rwhite]

Used to use one at work and it was a screamer! Great saw. IMO it had the weight of my 026 (a bit heavier) with the power of a 034. I would love to have one.

 

[greg13]

The 028 was what we replaced the 031s with (after they stopped making them) when I was at the tree company, almost as bullet proof as an 031.

 

[StihlHead]

The Super is the best of the 028 saws (there were three sizes of the 028). It has a tad more power than a 260, with a tad more weight. It has a pro-style engine with mag cases and cylinder top, which is a big plus. Parts are cheap on Ebay, which is unusual for Stihl saws. I would replace the starter and J-B weld the handle (works great on that type of plastic).