Why I sold my MS271 chainsaw, and for how much- it might shock you!

After experiencing the power and performance of the light weight Stihl MS261C chainsaw, I decided I didn't need the MS271 Farmboss chainsaw any longer. I searched online to determine its value and sell it. I was shocked to learn that I would be able to sell it for more than I paid for it about 3 years ago. The Stihl MS271 farm and ranch saw was a fine chainsaw. And I used it and enjoyed it for the last several years. Now that I have the MS261 professional saw, I just don't have a need for the 271 at this time. Video of the MS261 cutting more Oak. #MS271 #bigtoolrack ‪@Bigtoolrack‬ #purplecollarlife #chainsawman
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Published December 15, 2023
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[@PurpleCollarLife]

The Stihl MS271 did a lot of work for us in 3 years. But it was time to recoup some of my money for the MS261. Here's one of our favorite videos working together with the MS271. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rajVqIyhZdqsm6s

[@mountainhobbit1971]

I bought my MS271 a year ago, I love it and it is serves me well for the trees I cut for firewood in SW New Mexico...I will admit though it is a tad on the heavy side...so I use my girlfriend's MS170 for limbing and trees smaller than 8" in diameter. Great combo.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

That is a great combo! The 271 for the bigger stuff, and the MS170 for the smaller limb wood and small trees. Both great choices. Thank you for watching!

[@mountainhobbit1971]

yeah the trees here aren't as big as where you are...and like you I was on a pretty tight budget...but your new MS261C sure seems like a great saw. Also, you are right about the prices of chainsaws, they went up a lot a year or so ago. Nice you got a great price for your used MS271! @@PurpleCollarLife

[@jimhofoss9982]

you fetched a good price for your (3 years of use ) 271! well played!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I was really happy to see that they were selling for good prices - especially when I saw the condition of mine compared to the others I found listed. I am also glad that the new owner is getting a well taken care of saw for a fair price compared to some of the other ones I saw for sale at the same price. If I had known then what I know now - I would have picked up a bunch of nice condition used saws 3 years ago and then sold them as investments now. :)

[@ProductiveRecreation]

I’ve had my 261C for 2 years now. I had needed a new saw but I had been putting it off based on the cost for a new saw - I could afford it but didn’t want to. After I got the 261C, I realized I should have made the jump way sooner. I’m kicking myself on that now. Having that lighter more powerful saw makes me more productive with less effort. It’s a great saw. I’ll never go back to a farm and ranch saw.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

It is amazing!

[@watershedoverlook]

Always great when everything comes together and a great deal comes together! I love my old 210C, and it's never let me down, but that 261 is pretty appealing!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

It worked out perfectly!

[@davida.p.9911]

Good deal! 👍👍 Definitely a market for power tools out there, and especially chain saws. Thanks for sharing, Chad!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Definitely!

[@badgerlandturf]

I have a great mathematical equation to help justifying the purchase of new equipment/toys. The number of chainsaws you need is N+1 with N being the number you have. Fortunately my wife hasn’t been able to discredit this since it’s science! Great video!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I've never been a huge fan of complicated math. But that is an equation I understand and can support! :)

[@ronkolb1335]

I have 2 saws, which make a great combination. I have the 261, which is a 50 CC saw and also a 73 cc saw, which makes a great combination.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

That's awesome! The 261 is like having a light-weight climber saw, mixed with the power of a bigger saw. But there's certainly still a place for a larger saw! What 73cc saw do you use?

[@archiemills7251]

The 261 is a fine saw. I always take at least 2 saws, sometimes 3 when I cut. Husky 545 and a Echo 4910. I love running all of them 👍🏻

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good Evening Sir, Very Nice Informative Video and Keep Warm Cheers 👍👌🧐🍻

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks, you too! We had a heat wave here today - 52 degrees Fahrenheit.

[@kenberscheit948]

got a 251,261c, 2-271's, 391 love them all and use them all, cutting 50+ cords a year and cutting that much more with my friend,

[@PurpleCollarLife]

50 cords a year! Wow!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

All The Best For Your 20K Sir 👌👌😉😉🍻🍻

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thank you so much 😀

[@fatefarmspa]

I’ve been thinking about getting a lighter saw myself the 661 get stuff done really quick but it’s a workout for sure 😂

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Those 661 saws are very amazing. But I can imagine that a day or two using them and you start to get forearms like Popeye! Thanks for watching!

[@fatefarmspa]

@@PurpleCollarLife yup 🤣

[@94SexyStang]

yeah and they suck gas and oil fast....more wear and tear too.

[@philliphall5198]

I have one and love it but I hardly ever use it because I have so many of the cheap poulan and there’s just as good and cost less to keep running 😊

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for watching! I used to own 2 different Poulan saws. One really old one was reliable and worked great. It was probably made in the 1980s. A more recent one I had was not nearly as good.

[@craigwilson9560]

Love my 261 and my 026. Great saws. I haven't pulled the trigger on a 500i because i have the MS660

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I've never used the 026 - but I've read and heard so many good things about it!

[@94SexyStang]

500i would be a downgrade! I would keep the 660 all day long.

[@carnold.knowledge]

I have the MS261C, and I bought it because I take it to different elevations, and it auto adjusts. I’m a big Echo guy, but I love the Stihl over my CS-590 with 24” bar. Quick question: What color do you get when you combine Blue and White? Hint: it’s not Purple…

[@PurpleCollarLife]

The automatic adjustment with the MS261C is one of the reasons I like it too. I don't change elevations much - but our fuel around here changes between winter and summer, and our climate varies throughout the year. I'm not sure why the term purple collar was designated to describe the combination of blue collar and white collar work. In the workplace, purple collar is used to identify employees who have jobs that combine both types of work. For example - information technology staff who spend part of their job day working on the network from their computer, and part of the day working on the network by climbing ladders, running Ethernet lines, etc. Or Engineers who spend part of the day designing on their computer, and the other part of their day turning wrenches and building prototypes. The term describes our lifestyle nicely. Thanks for watching!

[@carnold.knowledge]

@@PurpleCollarLifeI guess I’m part of the Purple Collar Life, as that describes me to a Tee

[@coalminefarms222]

you are literally like 30 minutes from me I live near Polk pa

[@PurpleCollarLife]

That's cool!

[@williamhale6808]

First time watching I signed up. Don't do it often .

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks! We appreciate the support. I’m glad you liked the video.

[@parkerk7018]

Don’t bother getting the 400c just get the 462c you won’t regret it

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Pretty soon I'll be talked into the 661! :)

[@parkerk7018]

@@PurpleCollarLife go big or go home

[@driftlesshunter9200]

Never sell a 50cc professional grade chainsaw. I don't care what else you buy in the future. You can compliment it with whatever bigger saw you want, but a professional grade 50cc will do a lot of work without wearing you out in the process.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for the advice. The 271 is not a pro grade chainsaw. But our new 261C is. I don't plan on ever selling it.

[@driftlesshunter9200]

@@PurpleCollarLife I wasn't talking about the 271. The 261c is the keeper that I would never sell. My statement was meant for anyone reading it.

[@adrianstefan23]

👏👏👍👍✔✔

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I love that Stihl thumbnail profile picture!!

[@russellkeeling4387]

I bought a stihl ms271 and it has been a pain in the rear all the time I've owned it. I always steered clear of stihl saws because of the cost but I finally bought one. Big mistake on my part. If the initial cost wasn't so much I'd throw the thing in the trash. It cost a fortune when I get someone to work on it and it's not designed to be worked on by the owner. I do not recommend buying a stihl.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

That's a shame to hear! I liked the MS271. All my Stihl products have impressed me.

[@kennethschauer1801]

Have to be smarter than the saw