Want to buy Stihl 200 rear handle saw

[MCCANN333]

I know these are hard to come buy . Figured I’d look here . Anyone have a 200 they’re willing to sell?

 

[flushcut]

Rare as hens teeth. I sold mine a few years back for good money.

 

[lumberjack]

I don’t have one, but am curious if you want it for the novelty or some niche.

 

[Kaveman]

They make a few that fill the niche of rear handle horizontal piston. I believe the big one is a 162? Look into Echo, they make the best top handles.

 

[Burnham]

I wouldn't sell mine, but I understand wanting one . Performs well above its size class with a bit of minor opening up of the muffler.

 

[Nutball]

Check opeforum.com lots of collectors there may have one or be able to rebuild you one with parts from other members.

I can 100% understand wanting a tied and true model you like, but the modern offerings are pretty good. I'd stay away from the Stihl 201 only because it can get uncomfortably hard to pull the cord sometimes, but the largest Echo or Husqvarna top handle saw in rear handle configuration may be best, with my preference being Husqvarna if they have a rear handle version, because Echo doesn't do autotuning as of yet as far as I know. Though I prefer manual adjust carbs, auto tuning does make for a consistently strong running saw.

They make a few that fill the niche of rear handle horizontal piston. I believe the big one is a 162? Look into Echo, they make the best top handles.

Depends on what you mean by best. Durability, not best. Price for the quality & specs, yes. Parts availability online, yes.

 

[lumberjack]

Heck I didn't realize the 201 was made in a rear handle.

For that size we use a Husky 540iXP.