How do you like Stihl ergostart chainsaws

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Madelinot

New Member
Oct 2, 2023
16
New Brunswick Canada
Im thinking of buying a Stihl MS 250 C ( with ergostart ) to replace my Ms250 . The Ms 250 has just become too hard to pull start and floods so easy . Any reviews on the Stihl Ergostart would be appreciated .
 
My buddy has one. I don't like it. Less control (e.g. can't slowly cycle the piston a bit).

I prefer the normal way.

I don't find that it starts easier or with less pulls.
 
Have elastostart on my blower and MS400. Can't really see the need on the blower, however the 400 is nice.
 
Are you getting up in age?
Your old saw should start fine if tuned properly, it's just a small saw
Some people have issues starting the 250, and i have read they can be finicky but personally haven't had any issues.All my Stihls start easy
 
My 400 starts very easy and is not necessarily a small saw @67cc and 6hp. But the elastostart is more gentle.
Just a 74 yr. old farm kid.