It was sad to see that great old giant (for an olive tree) go, but it was one of the more ambitious chainsaw adventures I 've had in quite a while as I was losing daylight fast.
It occurred to me that it would be nice---in a sort of decadent way---to have a second chain saw so I wouldn't have to take the time to stop to resharpen the chain, especially since the sun was setting.
I'm 70 now, and thinking rationally the MS250 is likely the last chain saw I'll own, but the thought of adding another is tempting, especially if I come across an irresistible "deal" (rationally thinking: fat chance, Stihls are pretty high end and there are seldom "deals")
The 3hp MS250 is certainly adequate for my needs---the combination of power to weight and bar length is superior (for arthritic me) to chainsaws I've had in the past and those have been some pretty rockin' chain saws such as a Husky XP which could scare the jeeheebies out of me.
So my issue is, should I consider a duplicate MS250 or a smaller saw, maybe a more compact and lighter MS180 or a larger saw like a snarling 4hp MS261?
Going either smaller or larger would offer advantages in certain situations. A duplicate would be more of the same.
Your thoughts?
