The MS211 is a "Homeowner" series saw, it weighs 10.1 pounds, develops 2.3hp.
The MS192 is a "Farm & Ranch" series saw, weighs in at only 7.4 pounds and is less powerful at 1.7hp.
Both have the Easy2Start system.
Both have the Anti-Vibration system.
Both have their Intelli-Carb system.
Both have 16" bars.
The MS211 is priced at $299
The MS192 is priced at $369
I'm leaning toward the more expensive, less powerful MS192 simply because its 2.7 pounds lighter. To my mind that lighter weight is a significant advantage.
For the most part I do not do anything with a chainsaw that qualifies as lumberjack work, I don't use wood in my fireplaces so I don't have a wood pile that I need too worry about. So I don't believe that the lower horsepower of the heavier duty saw will be any real handicap for my uses.
My current Stihl is 20+ years old and failing. Dropped it off at the shop today and the guy said if it needs any parts then I might be unable to keep it running much longer. So clearly its about time.
Any advice? Thoughts?
The MS192 is a "Farm & Ranch" series saw, weighs in at only 7.4 pounds and is less powerful at 1.7hp.
Both have the Easy2Start system.
Both have the Anti-Vibration system.
Both have their Intelli-Carb system.
Both have 16" bars.
The MS211 is priced at $299
The MS192 is priced at $369
I'm leaning toward the more expensive, less powerful MS192 simply because its 2.7 pounds lighter. To my mind that lighter weight is a significant advantage.
For the most part I do not do anything with a chainsaw that qualifies as lumberjack work, I don't use wood in my fireplaces so I don't have a wood pile that I need too worry about. So I don't believe that the lower horsepower of the heavier duty saw will be any real handicap for my uses.
My current Stihl is 20+ years old and failing. Dropped it off at the shop today and the guy said if it needs any parts then I might be unable to keep it running much longer. So clearly its about time.
Any advice? Thoughts?