Stihl MS241cm, did somebody shrink an 090?

[Simondo]

At £500, I think I'd be trying to find another supplier, or another brand/model of saw. But I guess we are all just tight arsed cheap pricks down under. Well, some of us.

**Edit**Plus I enjoy shoving it up the local Stihl HQ here, and the challenge of beating their iron curtain.

I certainly never said anything or implied what you said in your post ! So I hope you dont think so .
Husqvarna and Shill saws in the small pro range are very commonly from £500 upwards in the UK so I was giving a comparison in the global costs.

 

[stihl saws]

@ stihl saws what's your price, and is the 241 considered a pro saw...

Last time I checked with my usual dealer he could order me a 241 for about $530 US. No one has them on the shelf in my area. Even the largest shop that has 661's and a 880.

 

[MustangMike]

I have seen them on the shelf around here. Everyone wanted at least $550 for them and would not budge. Got one (new) for my brother for $500 through a member.

 

[Simondo]

Anyone noticed if the 241 has "made in the USA" on the saws your getting there ? the 024 were made in the US and Germany so i wonder if there doing the same explaining how $550 is about the rate there and much more elsewhere.

 

[lwhaples]

Working part time at a Stihl dealer.It's $604. Looks like a nice saw,but I keep telling myself I don't need another saw.

 

[MustangMike]

I believe the 241 C my brother got was made in the USA, but my 024 Super was made in Germany, as are all my 044/440 and 046/460s. However, my 362 C and 029 are Made In USA.

 

[Simondo]

I believe the 241 C my brother got was made in the USA, but my 024 Super was made in Germany, as are all my 044/440 and 046/460s. However, my 362 C and 029 are Made In USA.

I only have seen ones on the shelves saying "Made in Germany" over here. Your market is so vast its not a surprise Stihl have a plant supplying the USA directly.

 

[porsche965]

Out of all the mtrons that I own, the 241 was the most impressive out of all of them in stock form, followed by the 661

Exactly what he said. Expensive for the size but I wouldn't hesitate buying another one.

 

[Jose A.S.T.S.]

I only have seen ones on the shelves saying "Made in Germany" over here. Your market is so vast its not a surprise Stihl have a plant supplying the USA directly.

@Simondo I was told yrs ago here on the east coast their is a plant in VA Beach some of my stihl tags say the same....

 

[Simondo]

@Simondo I was told yrs ago here on the east coast their is a plant in VA Beach some of my stihl tags say the same....

Interesting... Red of black choke levers on those saws from USA ?

 

[skip sail]

i have a red switch 026 with "made in the USA" recoil cover badge.
I think it will sit on the shelf now i have the 241

 

[MustangMike]

I'm gonna cover both bases, my brother has a 241 and my 024 Super (had a fried P&C so I got it for free) is with Dr Al being converted to a 026! Can't wait!

 

[Jose A.S.T.S.]

Interesting... Red of black choke levers on those saws from USA ?

Mine is black says made in Virginia Beach USA 028 av wood boss super

 

[bennne]

what chain would folks recommend for this saw,for use on mainly green eucalypt?
Its got PS3 on it,but i would be interested in others opinions.

I chucked an old 3/8p bar on it just to give it a try as I was convinced that I'd end up putting a .325 on it... Still got that old 3/8p bar on it. I use it for anything and everything

 

[skip sail]

I'm keeping my eye out for another one to port.

 

[bennne]

Around US$800. Nup, I'm not joking.
*Edit* that's what is asked for them down here, not what some of us end up paying. It would be interesting to see how many Stihl in NZ and Oz actually sell at those prices. I know quite a few retailers here don't stock them and I suspect the price is a factor.

I sell more of these then 261's. Obviously my customers aren't tight arses and appreciate local dealer backup and knowledge

 

[Simondo]

I sell more of these then 261's. Obviously my customers aren't tight arses and appreciate local dealer backup and knowledge

Who do you find your selling them to ?? arborists , firewood cutters ,farmers and home firewood cutters....

 

[skip sail]

maybe to people who already have one! They're so good ,i want two.

 

[KiwiBro (deleted)]

I sell more of these then 261's. Obviously my customers aren't tight arses and appreciate local dealer backup and knowledge

I'm happy for you and your customers.
You're making sales, and customers are getting a quality Stihl product and great service.
Sounds like a perfect match.

 

[bennne]

Who do you find your selling them to ?? arborists , firewood cutters ,farmers and home firewood cutters....

Local government because they can't have top handle saws and they're the smallest pro saw we get. We don't get 150,193or201 Rear handles. Got 2 going out Thursday to someone on here who does weed control. Sort of every one really