MS 200 or MS 192?

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Oh and I forgot to mention that if you show up on a tree job with a 192T with a 12" bar be prepared to be laughed at by the rest of the crew.

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I don't think anyone laughs at me.

But I won't argue the comaprison. I use both saws but I use my personal 192 for a lot.
 
Sorry for the late response. Haven't been Buzzing lately
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The saw I used is a Dolmar AS-3625LGE also known as the Makita BUC250RDE
 
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its not the saw that makes the climber. its how he or she uses it. me and frax know. ;)

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depends on the wood Josh, my 192T will not cut bigger hardwoods as fast = safe
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as my 200T.

I will put up with the 16" bar on my 200T over the 12" on the 192T for the sake of that security.

that being said, another 200T with a 14" bar is on order for me before they run out of them up here.

Then the 192T is up for sale
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its not the saw that makes the climber. its how he or she uses it. me and frax know. ;)

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depends on the wood Josh, my 192T will not cut bigger hardwoods as fast = safe
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as my 200T.

I will put up with the 16" bar on my 200T over the 12" on the 192T for the sake of that security.

that being said, another 200T with a 14" bar is on order for me before they run out of them up here.

Then the 192T is up for sale
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I have to agree. I really like my 192T because I cut a lot of poplar and spruce and its just great for that, up to fairly large diameters, and its lighter and easier than the 200T, but I switch out for the 200T when it gets to other stuff or the bigger stuff.
The 192T is also really nice for non-removals where care and accuracy in tight crotches is needed.
These saws are not really comparable. Each has its place but the 200T is the standard.
 
It was always my understanding that the 200 was a more professional saw with more power, and twice the price. They last longer and was also told the plastics and overall durability of the machine was stronger. Parts availibilty at the local shops are better as well. Both great limbing saws, however,IMO, the 260 is the best saw for removals, also doubles as a grat felling saw for smaller wood and the ground guys quickly slicing up big limbs to drag, plus its durability is second to none, you also dont have the temptation for the one hand use. I used to work at a small engine shop that sold stihl when i was younger. Homeowners loved the 192 for that fact that it was 'made' to use for one hand, for the weekend warriors with a 12 pack of Busch tall cans in their bellies at the hunting camp. I usually ended up talking them into a cheap rear handled saw.
 
I did an experiment a few yrs ago. Bought one of each and felt the 200 was he one I always wanted to use (left 192 in toolbox a lot) so I had the 192 professionally modded ( $ 200) after that it ran with at least as much power and torque etc etc. The only difference is the 192 has more flimsy plastic components. Starter cover etc. When in the tree I can't tell the weight difference
 
You don't get tickets to the gun show wielding 192's. 200 is the only thing to keep these sex panthers maintained.

That and we kick the crap out of our saws, so that durable plastic pays for itself in the long run. I'd like to hear somebody weigh in on the newer husky climbers saw. I just heard on the grapevine that they have come along way from being unbalanced, heavy and under powered. I prefer husky saws to stihl, but stihl has the climbing saw on lock. Blowers too, stihl loves to blow :)
 
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