Thoughts on STIHLs New MS192T

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I was just curious to see if anyone is using or has used the new STIHL MS192T Chainsaw. It is new to the STIHL line of top handle saws. Has similar characteristics of the MS200T. Any feedback? <font color="blue"> </font> <font color="blue"> </font>
 

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I visited my dealer the other day and picked one up off the shelf to fondle it. It sure is light.

I also picked up a new catalog, and while looking through it later, it occurred to me that the 192T is basically the 170 in a different configuration. They both have the same engine specs and are "Quad Power" models, which I take it to mean they are the same modular engine which splits along the axis of the crank and has open transfers. The crank itself would be a different part number if the one has an outboard clutch and the other an inboard, as seems to be the case. It doesn't stand to much reason for a manufacturer to use very different modular engines in two saws with the same specs.

The 170 (nee 017) is one tough little saw (a buddy has been very hard on one for several years now and it has not succumbed yet), but they are certainly no powerhouses, for sure.

The price on the 192T is attractive enough to say the least. And the weight is attractive. But I don't think it would be money ahead in the long run to use it as a sole replacement for the 200T if you routinely use the saw up to full-bar-cutting potential on takedowns.

Glen
 
We used one, a demo from our local saw shop, the other day. It is lite and seemed to have plenty of power for lite pruning jobs and the price is very nice 1/2 of a 200t. I wonder how durable it is compared with the 200t. I think I will buy one and put it to the test.
 
we recently did an "unofficial testing" of the durability of the 192 from roughly 30 feet. what i mean by this is the a climber decided to drop the saw thinking it was lanyard to the saddle. saw fell, hit the ground. in our testing, we found out that the 200 held up better (knowledge from previous incidents). the 192 had a broken top handle and chain break, rendering it unusable for the day. not the most costly of repairs, but we were down to 1 climbing saw with 3 climbers (he eventually took turns hauling up a 026)
i don't know if there are different models of the 200, but ours seems to have a metal looking shell, whereas the 192 looks like it has a plastic shell.
 
I demo'ed one for a day. It's a cool saw for the price, it just lacks the power for takedowns. I think it's a great trim saw, and perfect for rookie climbers.

And there's always this!
 
It seems like everyone thinks the 192T is a replacement for the ms200.
I dont know why, must be some kind of blind spot.
The 192T is a great PRUNING saw, (did I say pruning saw?, yea I did) PRUNING SAW NOT REMOVAL SAW.
ms200=removal saw and benchmark of the climbing saw industry. A total workhorse.
192T=PRUNING SAW (read smaller cuts)
I have been running one for awhile now and it runs good, it is very light (I have the light bar on it). It seems more powerfull than the bigger new Echo climbing saw and lighter in weight.
Doing pruning all day long is really nice with this saw. I can easily hold it in all kinds of positions for those pruning cuts without straining my wrist
Frans
 
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Doing pruning all day long is really nice with this saw. I can easily hold it in all kinds of positions for those pruning cuts without straining my wrist
Frans

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I remember the days of using the old stihl 020, before the 020T. That was the one made out cast iron and lead, with an off centre handle! Somehow we managed to use those all day long without too much strain and lunch breaks were spent seeing who could hold it at arms reach the longest.

I must have been stronger in those days, now a lighter saw than the MS200T seems like a nice idea. That 192T isn't available in the UK but I'd sure like to get hold of one for pruning, although maybe I'll end up even weaker!
 
theres a bloke on ebay who sells them rupe, but hes after 320 + 13 for postage. carrs will do a ms200 for 370 so not much incentive to try one out really huh.

plus im assuming this guy is importing them so parts would probably be an issue too
 
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Here's some reminder pics! How many of you started with this little horror!

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I did. In my mind pops up the choke and how many times I had to switch it back and forth starting the little dino.
How many of you can still feel the HOT exhaust on their upper legs!
 
with the choke....do you mean the only way to shut it off?....because the on/off switch would get clogged with dust and oil? Those were the days for sure!!!

How about the vent screw in the gas cap always making problems?????

I used to sling that thing around like it were a hatchett, now I can barely use a 20T with one hand......???GRRR

I still have an AV in the box, never used. /forum/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
 
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If I remember correctly, it had plastic dog teeth. I didn't like that very much.

love
nick

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No problemo Nick, You just don't use them at all. It will smuther the saw. I even do my take-downs with it.

It's like Tree Dr said, juggling the 020 around but that was 15 years ago, now I am happy with the weight and take the less power for granted.
 
i bought one last month because i couldnt afford the 200T. Here is the first thing I did with it and it performed like a champ. Light and had enough power. Did bog down a couple times but im running a 16 inch bar and cutting stuff too big. Keep in mind that I did this in my spare time not for work, Im just a groundie, so dont criticise the work!
 

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