201 serial #

[brendonv]

Just sold my last two running, though well used 200ts today.

What serial number 201t do i need to make sure i get that has the upgrades? Or will they all at this point?

 

[cory]

Good question

 

[sotc]

Get good money for the oldies?

 

[brendonv]

Not really $550 for the two. They ran, but well worked. Just wanted to get most of the cost of a new one. Think i coulda got more but didnt wanna deal with shipping etc.

 

[sotc]

Sure, makes sense. I think my foreman would murder me if I sold off the 200's!

 

[Burnham]

I'd murder myself if I sold mine ...but it's a low hour unit that will likely never see many more hours.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Mine, too.

 

[Mick!]

Ok, my crap one is a 2012 serial no 1756049 the good one is a 2013 serial no 177114915. I know the numbers are different length but that is what was on them(I wore glasses and used a magnifying glass)
Hope that helps

 

[brendonv]

Thanks. Looks like late 175's up are good according to a buzz thread i found . Mines a 178. Sweet

 

[cory]

Have you cut with it? Like it?

 

[brendonv]

No i haven't. Going back to logging tomorrow for the rest of the week. Then prob get some air time next week.

 

[cory]

The young Stig

 

[chainsaw-57]

Good Morning,

Serial number 177543232 and above have all the modifications installed on the assembly line.

Larry, HOS

 

[MasterBlaster]

Welcome to the TreeHouse, Larry! And thanks for the info!!!

 

[Jed]

Yeah, seriously. Thanks.

 

[HolmenTree]

Good Morning,

Serial number 177543232 and above have all the modifications installed on the assembly line.

Larry, HOS

Welcome Larry, it took me a moment to realize your Larry from House-O-Saws. Your experience is much appreciated here.

 

[Magnus]

I thought you were member here since a long time back, Larry.

Good to see you posting in any case!

 

[chainsaw-57]

Good Afternoon,

Thanks for the warm welcome.

I do not post very much, usually only when I have something that may really be of help to somebody.


Take care, Larry HOS

 

[Cut4fun]

Good Morning,

Serial number 177543232 and above have all the modifications installed on the assembly line.

Larry, HOS

Hey Larry.

Super info comes from this guy north of me.

 

[TreeHugger]

Good Morning,

Serial number 177543232 and above have all the modifications installed on the assembly line.

Larry, HOS

Dang! Mine starts with 1773. Tried to get the upgrade kit but they are back ordered right now.

 

[sawinredneck]

And I really think it's BS Stihl is charging people for the upgrade! "Yeah, we can charge people more money to get their saws to run like they should have when we made them!" Laughing all the way to the bank, nice one Stihl!

 

[MasterBlaster]

I do not post very much, usually only when I have something that may really be of help

Stop doing that! Respond/Post to anything you want! We talk about a lot of stuff here, on topic and off! You don't always have to help!

 

[TreeHugger]

And I really think it's BS Stihl is charging people for the upgrade! "Yeah, we can charge people more money to get their saws to run like they should have when we made them!" Laughing all the way to the bank, nice one Stihl!

I agree. I've always favored Stihl saws over other brands, but this is just bad customer service.

 

[HolmenTree]

In defense of Stihl, they did have a rough go of it years back when they were field testing the prototype 201's.
A few of the saws were stolen on the eastern US seaboard, then dissected and put on display on the internet for all on the planet to see................sure didn't help their research and product development on the saw any.

 

[Reddog]

I see it as, if you were dumb enough to buy one with out trying it first oh well.

Not like after the first few there weren't plenty of warnings out there to start out.