ms880 or 3120xp

newguy99

i want some opinions as to which one of these everybody likes the best. im not wanting a brand war id just like to know which one has the most power and is the most pleasent to run considering how heavy they are.

ScottyAFoster

Really the best way to decide which saw will work is to actually handle them. I prefer Stihl for it resale and build quality.

newguy99

What is the max rpms on those saws? I heard the 3120 has bearing problems is that true?

olyman

i can tell you this,,when it comes time to buy any repair parts,,the stihl will cost more

newguy99

I can believe that. In my area everything with stihl on it is alot higher and i dont understand why.

olyman

advertising costs is one,,plus to me,,stihl thinks they are a cadillac,,and charge accordingly...more than one stihl dealer ive met,,are snobs...

newguy99

You are exactly rite. I dont mean to bash but some of the dealers around here think that stihl is the only saw made. If they wont come down on price i go to somebody that will. If i was a saw dealer when a man came in my shop and picked up a $1000 chainsaw he would be my new best friend. I been in some and they look at you and go the other way. Now recently I found a dealer that is 30 miles away and he takes care of me he went out of his way to get me a ms440 and he even gave me a real good deal.

MrDiesel

I have a 3120 and a 660. Personally i would use the 660 before the 3120 as its easier to handle and seems to have better anti vibe.

Does it have to be a 120cc range saw?

stihlman441

I was thinking the same why do you wont a 120cc saw,if ya are going to use a 50'' ish bar then yep fair enough.

newguy99

I was mainly wanting it for a milling saw and stump work every once in a while. I have a 660 would it be a good enough saw for milling? I have never done any milling

stihlman441

I use a stock 660 for milling with a 36'' bar and it does it easy,you may need a 880 if you wont to do big stuff like 50'' bars.

MrDiesel

I don't know about the 880 but I know my 3120 can be a real pain to restart when its hot and you are using it on a hot day. There is a thread on here somewhere about it. I think the fuel evaporates in the fuel line or something similar

newguy99

I probrably wouldnt need anything over 36 in as far as milling goes so im sure my 660 would work. I hear the 880 and 3120 are kinda a disappointment when it comes to cutting speed so i may just use what i have.