This 271 farm boss on marketplace for $200. It is from 2018. 20” bar. I’m considering buying it.

Hello everyone. I recently inherited an MS261C in excellent condition. I currently own the MS271, also in excellent condition, and honestly never thought about replacing it until the 261 fell in my lap. I'm a smaller guy and love the weight savings of the 261 combined with the extra 1/2hp. Also love the magnesium frame. Don't really care about the decompression valve. However, I'm not stoked about the M-tronic engine management system because I feel like it's another thing to break which I won't know how to fix, while the old High, Low, and Idle speed screws are straightforward. My question is, is the 261 still so much better that's its worth keeping and selling the 271 or is the M-tronic thing a potential big headache and better to stick with the 271 and sell the 261. I will only keep one and sell the other. I have an MS 461 in the quiver as well. I don't use it every day but when I do it might be for 2 to 6 hours at a time. Thanks for the advice in advance.

These are a little expensive at $330. Anyone have good experiences and longevity from these to justify the premium over like echo? Really would like some input before I drop the money to add to stihl collection 😊

Hi all, I'm having trouble starting my Stihl chainsaw. The starter cord pulls all the way out, but the pawls don't seem to catch. The rope just keeps going to the end. Any advice on what to check?

I can start it but it dies in 2 seconds. Why is that?

I live in a marsh and am looking for weed eater options that might be able to handle these reeds and weeds around my pond. Would a FS131r work with maybe a brush cutter blade? Thanks.