Class action ?? really had nothing to do with anything. Bear in mind we are only cutting pine & hes not piling it on. And like in any Stihl/Husqvarna debate both will have their ardent followers who would swear blind that the other is a piece of junk.​. Always used Stihl oil and mix rate of 50-1, and never over worked. Its been used to hard during breakin period, your fault, we cant blah, blah, blah!!! The following are top 10 the best STIHL chainsaw ever made in the market based on their features, usability, and prices with buying guide & reviews Special features The main distinctive features that make MS 194 T cutting another load of redgum on Sunday. Lil Red Barn Cylinder & Piston Kit Fits Stihl MS391, 49mm Replaces Stihl# 1140-020-1204, Nikasil Plated Two Day Standard Shipping from All 50 States! The 460 ​like all the Ranchers has a Husqvarna X-Torq engine. As the air filter becomes more restricted the amount of fuel that is being used is also adjusted to help maintain engine power. It stihl looks new.... sorry couldn’t help myself.So much for the “pulling the 20 year old stihl out of the shed and it starts first time” crap they dribble. This is real life experience & I hope good advice backed with facts & observations to help others if faced with choosing between the 2 or in fact most of the new units (sadly). Buy after few days use, the MS391 wont stop now we have to bring it back to repair. I bought a ms391 only had it for 2 months the oil tank cracked. very poor form. Didn’t use it much but it’s still barely out of warranty. Run 20 or 16 inch bars, job dependant, its happy with either & petrol usage is just fine.Fuel & oil flip & twist caps are a blessing.Why they Dont have captive bar nuts on the chain cover is beyond me, I guess they love to sell nuts....Read more. Cautious oil mix, factory settings & its not been hammered. It is simple to use and easy to maintain whilst still being an incredible performer from a 60 cc motor.​. It has Stihl's Intellicarb system that will automatically adjust the air to fuel ratio if the air filter ends up becoming partially clogged from sawdust and debris. The intakes are different. It is heavier and can be tricky to start.​ When warm it has a rather complicated starting procedure that really does take some time to get the hang of. Going back Friday for another load , people who have trouble with the saw STOP complaining about them , l ha...Read more. I now place the saw on its left hand (fuel filler) side preventing this fuel flow during short term non use. I still have the same saw. Stihl blamed the fuel, all saws were run off the same fuel that day.Dealer would not warrant the saw was less then 9 month old or would head office on dealers recommendation.Had an independent replace piston, same thing happened fuel tested and all good. Stihl Ms 391 Chainsaw review: *** on there warranty. cover under warranty but are willing to supply parts though you will have to pay for labor. January 6th 2019 Update: Good saw if only it would run all the time (2) It ran well for about 40 mins then DIED,hole in piston! Other 2 chainsaws still going on same fuel mix . However on smelling the petrol on the spark plug early after attempts to start the saw led me to the solution. had a old 029 for many years,[18 at least!] I've never had a tank crack when i'm only debratching trees they say its Oil in, proper dealer sourced ethanol free premix. There is a specific starting procedure that makes it run. have used these before,great saw i need a bit more grunt than my 311 to cut red gum. Buy a STIHL MS 391 Chainsaw online today from Huffman's Farm & Home! They do not want to replace it. I can cut just a small amount of brush, or a tree and the chain loosens and until I figured out the cause of this spanking new chain saw, the chain came off the bar several times. This is a common issue with, but not limited to, this model. I'm taking it back to the dealer to see what the problem is. Had it for 5 years, used it sparingly, wrapped it in cotton wool and the dealer said engine is done and you’ll need a new one. Dealer prepped and started. The Husqvarna 460 Rancher is powered by a 3.62 hp 60.3 cc 2-stroke motor.​ That motor tops out at a maximum speed of 9,000 RPM. June 26th 2017 Update: Blowing pistons e it gets going. Don’t want to throw good money away fixing it as more than likely it will fail again. Companies can't alter or remove reviews from ProductReview.com.au. Three are also two different MS391 cylinders. We have a MS 391 and it is a great power/weight +60cc saw. I tried putting lock tight on the bolts but that didn't work either. 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