So You Own A...Stihl MS 311 Chainsaw

[@ANPennsylvania]

This saw is a workhorse I love mine.

[@rabidgator6473]

I love my 311. I’ve had it for about three months. Cuts like a champ.

[@anonymousperson2287]

My dad has this saw, I’ll pass along the video. Please keep up the great video reviews!

[@dellgregg7926]

I didn't do much research before purchasing a saw. Bought a 291 stihl. Really wish I went just 1 step up to get the 311. Little more power and capable of running a 25 in bar.

[@dustyflair]

exactly...and fpr only like another $70

[@BlownF150]

@@dustyflair And for another $50 over that you could get a MS391 which has more power and weighs the same as a MS311.

[@ChosenOne9387]

Yes, I love my big dog Stihl MS 311! 👍💪😁

[@Rage-oe5dx]

Thank you man I didn’t know about the little oiler screw adjuster! Very informative video thanks again!

[@jeremyc9229]

Just bought this saw at a pawn shop, practically brand new for $300. It came with a 25” bar. I had no idea about the oil control screw! Thanks!

[@jeremyc9229]

Also, since I liked your video, how much would a 20” lightweight bar cost me, shipped to Wa state? I am no longer fond of my local Stihl dealers here, so I’d rather buy from you.

[@Jetdoctor49]

What a great video. Thanks

[@kdegraa]

We really like our 311. My main fear with small petrol powered machines is not being able to start it. As long as the starting procedure is followed where the lever is pushed up after the engine burps the engine will start. I’m thinking after this video my MS311 needs a 24 inch bar.

[@dustyflair]

25"

[@REDLINERUNNER]

I bought myself two weeks ago and made my review and key features video. Do you mind if I share my link?

[@bobt3480]

That was exactly what I was expecting

[@Carlsmower]

Hope you got the help needed.

[@ericriley922]

Absolutely love!! My ms3111

[@Carlsmower]

Nice! How long of bar?

[@KyleSmith-mu9ns]

Does ms311 have winter ,summer setting

[@darrenbowers1479]

Why does Stihl recommend a 16 in. bar for this saw? I have one that came with a 20 inch, and it could easily handle the 25 as you talked about. No way I'd carry around this much weight for just a 16 inch bar.

[@dustyflair]

anyone with a 16" bar on this saw would look like a tool.

[@dustyflair]

I have a 250 wih 18" bar and a 311 with 25" bar. I get new chains and bars and the saw thinks it is new every time!

[@danielcomyn2241]

I'm considering purchasing one of these saws. What is the maximum bar size that this saw can handle?

[@Carlsmower]

Lots of variables to that question. The maximum Stihl recommends is their 25”, I have had customers put a 28” on it. What size bar are you wanting?

[@danielcomyn2241]

@@Carlsmower Was planning to mostly run a 20" on it to replace my 029 Super but I'm wanting a saw that has the capability to handle a 25" bar should the need arise.

[@Carlsmower]

@@danielcomyn2241 That I would say you will be very happy with that saw and if you want a little bit more power maybe go with the 391. That is unless you wanna go all the way up to a 362

[@scottbanghart3866]

I have the 311 with a 20” bar . Purchased a 25” bar plus an aggressive 25” chain and love the results . Keep your chain sharp and the 4.2 hp of the 311 will handle most needs .

[@dustyflair]

ated for up to 28 by stihl I though.

[@pietdeboer5008]

The MS 311 maybe a good saw. But the weight of 6,2 Kg without sword an chain is heavy. Power 4,2 PS The MS 261 is not so heavy .. 4,9 Kg without sword an chain. Power 4,1 PS. The MS 261 is more expensive, but i think. it's the better saw. It's also easier to start. In Germany... MS 261 1100€, the MS 311 960€ I like my MS 261 C-M Sorry for my bad english. Greetings from Germany Piet

[@Rage-oe5dx]

Hi from the state of Arkansas in the U.S. thanks for the info whenever I have to climb and limb trees before I fall them I’ve noticed this son of a bitch is way way heavier than it looks I’m looking for an ms261 because they are almost as powerful without the extra weight. So have you had a good experience with the 260? My 311 has been the best saw I’ve ever owned! It’s powerful and cranks 100% of the time unless it runs out of fuel lol 😁. Have a great day in Germany!!!!

[@dustyflair]

I let the weight of the saw do the work.....

[@richardgraham65]

Interesting videos, is there any chance you can review or comment on the Stihl MS 382? There is very little useful information on this machine - Is it a workhorse? Will it last? Is it a decent machine for day to day work? Be nice to get some more info on it if possible, also, what are the differences between the MS382 and the MS381? Looking at them, they appear very similar, yet the 382 is double the price of the 381! ($460 for the 382 and $215 for the 381 - Thanks - Oh, and also, that screw that adjusts the bar oil flow, it would be useful if you went through the ptocess and reasons behind the one time modification where the screw limiter is punched into the case to allow more oil flow (non reversible)

[@Rage-oe5dx]

Wait what you mean I can modify that to increase/decrease more or less flow than the factory settings?

[@dustyflair]

I think the big diff is metal housing and metal tank ve some plastic parts.

[@marknye51.thefixitguy]

I'm a small engine mechanic and have my own business. A customer brought me a 3 year d MS311.. he bought off Marketplace. Who ever had the saw really abused it. I had to repair the bar, replace the ignition coil, pull the limiter caps out of the carb to get it to start ..but only after 10 pulls. So far this saw is a nightmare. I'm ordering a new carb and then see what will happen.

[@alfredopampanga9356]

The oil adjustment is not standard ; it’s “an option”

[@anonymousperson2287]

Also First

[@Hollywoodhouse74]

The throttle linkage wears out, the spark arrestor plugs up and it's not a powerful saw.. it cuts but isn't a saw to cut firewood with.. more like lil jobs... I have one, bought it brand new... my husy 372xp out cuts it big time

[@Carlsmower]

372XP is a great pro saw. Sorry you had some issues with the 311. Would love to see what caused the failures.

[@Hollywoodhouse74]

@@Carlsmower a pro saw will out do a farm saw everytime

[@ciphercode2298]

Cant hardly compare a 5.5hp pro saw to a 4.2 hp farm and ranch saw. The ms311 is a good firewood cutters saw and they last just fine. I've cut 4-5 cord of firewood with my ms310 and ms441c for 12+ years. Mine still has everything original except for wear items and the ignition coil.

[@Hollywoodhouse74]

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[@peanutbuttersanwhich1488]

Not this expensive a** saw from stihl. It’s like a $700 saw like what the hell

[@caelanshong3765]

I got mine brand new for less than 600 from northern tool and equipment a few months ago

[@ciphercode2298]

I like the echo that you mentioned,but in alot of places echo doesn't have a large enough dealer support whereas stihl has a shop in almost every county in America. I have one echo dealer and I checked with him every week for almost 2 months wanting either a cs590 or cs501p and he couldnt get them. I agreed to settle for a cs4910 that he had,but when we went to look at it theyd robbed parts off of it to warranty someone else's saw and reordered parts for it. I just threw my hands up and went to one of my three local stihl dealers and bought one from them. Either is a good saw and you'll get many years of service from them.

[@miguelangeldelgado6965]

I can't hear him. His mic is too low.

[@peanutbuttersanwhich1488]

No. No thank you. I’ll go with the 590

[@Carlsmower]

Sounds good