Ms200t

066logger · 19th January 2011, 01:58 PM

well i have spent all my time bashing small saws and buying big ones and now i think i might hafto buy a small one. i am looking at a new job climbing because i cant fall unless i have my cert in BC, wich by the way makes a whole lot of since lol. but anyway what are the 200 t's issues and streingths vs other top handle saws out their? it seems like i have seen some issues with carbys cracking and stuff. is this resolved now? oh and whats a good price for a new saw?

superfire · 19th January 2011, 03:02 PM

As to the MS 200 I find no one sells them in my neck of the forest. The MS 192 are more popular around here. My dealer has them for around 400 saw chips. The MS 200 is 700 saw chips. If I went to buy one I would buy the MS 192 and be happy. The reason I say spend less is if it does not work out climbing you have not sunk a huge pile of saw chips on a specialized tool.

jim1nz · 20th January 2011, 03:14 AM

There is more or less nothing you could fault on the 200t i reckon. They are FAR superior to every other top handle saw on the market. Last minimum 6 years using it every working day on good gas and oil.

For pruning the 192 is great, for take downs/felling/dismantling the 200t is what you want.

Not cheep but the investment is evident in production.

Apocalypsse · 20th January 2011, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jim1nz

There is more or less nothing you could fault on the 200t i reckon. They are FAR superior to every other top handle saw on the market. Last minimum 6 years using it every working day on good gas and oil.

For pruning the 192 is great, for take downs/felling/dismantling the 200t is what you want.

Not cheep but the investment is evident in production.

I have to agree, theres a massive difference between the 192T & 200T especially on removals. Theres also a big difference in build quality, you'll notice the 192 starting to fall apart pretty quick.

066logger · 20th January 2011, 11:47 AM

WOW they are 700 bucks

? geez must be a beast lol. well thanks for the info and i suppose i shall hafto start looking for something used.

superfire · 20th January 2011, 11:55 AM

Keep in mind prices vary from region to region. If you want to start doing tree work sometimes a cheaper model can help make money to buy a better saw. It seems to be that most of the guys I work around love the MS 192 for tree work. I think if you are just doing it to fill in till some other better paying work comes along then a cheaper saw is wise choice. Me i use an old mac 35 top handle for tree work and it is the barely 3 pounds and it has paid for it self many times over.

dodgetkboy78 · 20th January 2011, 12:25 PM

Around here, you can find the old metal Homelite Super2's still, great little saws, know one that has been cutting 20 cords a year for 25 years, and I wouldn't cry if I dropped it............ If your going the cheap/reliable route.

Drouin Tree Service · 19th February 2011, 07:19 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ACTIVE-39-39-PRO-TOP-HANDLE-SAW-OUT-CUTS-STIHL-HUSKY-/270705847770?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item3f07536dda

Out cut stihl or husky

Eric Frei · 19th February 2011, 07:27 PM

1.8kW // 3.3kg................BEAT THAT!

It's a contender and it's Italian made, not China.

Drouin Tree Service · 19th February 2011, 08:17 PM

The youtube vid is impressive

loggerBOB · 19th February 2011, 09:05 PM

I just shipped a 200t in from the states 700 chips including shipping

newguy18 · 20th February 2011, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Frei

1.8kW // 3.3kg................BEAT THAT!

It's a contender and it's Italian made, not China.

So buy one and video it for us.

Eric Frei · 20th February 2011, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newguy18

So buy one and video it for us.

You're the rich one that's got coin to drop ..... oh I forgot, no anti-vibe (DT control) on your cameras though.

newguy18 · 20th February 2011, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Frei

You're the rich one that's got coin to drop ..... oh I forgot, no anti-vibe (DT control) on your cameras though.

Lol me rich? my extra cash usually goes to bars and girls, I fell off the wagon again.

bwctreetrimmer · 27th February 2011, 07:29 AM

im a Line clearance tree trimmer, removal of most...
we use the top handle MS200T, i've seen most of these guys for the last 10months run the dog snot outta these saws ima talkin cuttin 16, 17inch trees from the bucket or manually we have had only one blow up... an this is everyday....10 hours a day
id say for someone like us who would only use it for its primary purpose to trim a-lot it would last well worth the $500-550 US american dollars
200 over the 192 anyday

Stuart Primrose · 27th February 2011, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwctreetrimmer

im a Line clearance tree trimmer, removal of most...
we use the top handle MS200T, i've seen most of these guys for the last 10months run the dog snot outta these saws ima talkin cuttin 16, 17inch trees from the bucket or manually we have had only one blow up... an this is everyday....10 hours a day
id say for someone like us who would only use it for its primary purpose to trim a-lot it would last well worth the $500-550 US american dollars
200 over the 192 anyday

Man it would be great if saws were that cheap here over $1500.00 forthe 200T from dealer in Hobart Tasmania

19th January 2011, 01:58 PM	#1
066logger Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: missouri Posts: 74	Ms200t well i have spent all my time bashing small saws and buying big ones and now i think i might hafto buy a small one. i am looking at a new job climbing because i cant fall unless i have my cert in BC, wich by the way makes a whole lot of since lol. but anyway what are the 200 t's issues and streingths vs other top handle saws out their? it seems like i have seen some issues with carbys cracking and stuff. is this resolved now? oh and whats a good price for a new saw?

19th January 2011, 03:02 PM	#2
superfire Former Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Central Oregon Posts: 166	Re: Ms200t As to the MS 200 I find no one sells them in my neck of the forest. The MS 192 are more popular around here. My dealer has them for around 400 saw chips. The MS 200 is 700 saw chips. If I went to buy one I would buy the MS 192 and be happy. The reason I say spend less is if it does not work out climbing you have not sunk a huge pile of saw chips on a specialized tool.

20th January 2011, 03:14 AM	#3
jim1nz Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: International, Germany Posts: 473	Re: Ms200t There is more or less nothing you could fault on the 200t i reckon. They are FAR superior to every other top handle saw on the market. Last minimum 6 years using it every working day on good gas and oil. For pruning the 192 is great, for take downs/felling/dismantling the 200t is what you want. Not cheep but the investment is evident in production.

20th January 2011, 11:47 AM	#5
066logger Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: missouri Posts: 74	Re: Ms200t WOW they are 700 bucks? geez must be a beast lol. well thanks for the info and i suppose i shall hafto start looking for something used.

20th January 2011, 11:55 AM	#6
superfire Former Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Central Oregon Posts: 166	Re: Ms200t Keep in mind prices vary from region to region. If you want to start doing tree work sometimes a cheaper model can help make money to buy a better saw. It seems to be that most of the guys I work around love the MS 192 for tree work. I think if you are just doing it to fill in till some other better paying work comes along then a cheaper saw is wise choice. Me i use an old mac 35 top handle for tree work and it is the barely 3 pounds and it has paid for it self many times over.

20th January 2011, 12:25 PM	#7
dodgetkboy78 Sappling Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Big Lake, AK Posts: 18	Re: Ms200t Around here, you can find the old metal Homelite Super2's still, great little saws, know one that has been cutting 20 cords a year for 25 years, and I wouldn't cry if I dropped it............ If your going the cheap/reliable route.

19th February 2011, 07:19 PM	#8
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,726	Re: Ms200t http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ACTIVE-39-39-PRO-TOP-HANDLE-SAW-OUT-CUTS-STIHL-HUSKY-/270705847770?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item3f07536dda Out cut stihl or husky __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

19th February 2011, 07:27 PM	#9
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: Ms200t 1.8kW // 3.3kg................BEAT THAT! It's a contender and it's Italian made, not China. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

19th February 2011, 08:17 PM	#10
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,726	Re: Ms200t The youtube vid is impressive __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

19th February 2011, 09:05 PM	#11
loggerBOB Former Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Daylesford.Aus Posts: 38	Re: Ms200t I just shipped a 200t in from the states 700 chips including shipping

27th February 2011, 07:29 AM	#15
bwctreetrimmer Sappling Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: ohio Posts: 5	Re: Ms200t im a Line clearance tree trimmer, removal of most... we use the top handle MS200T, i've seen most of these guys for the last 10months run the dog snot outta these saws ima talkin cuttin 16, 17inch trees from the bucket or manually we have had only one blow up... an this is everyday....10 hours a day id say for someone like us who would only use it for its primary purpose to trim a-lot it would last well worth the $500-550 US american dollars 200 over the 192 anyday

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