Lawn & Garden
Stihl MS260C Chainsaw
by Stihl
60
3 endorsements on r/BuyItForLife first recommended in Jan 2025
A professional-grade gas chainsaw from Stihl's MS 260 series, used for felling, limbing, and firewood cutting.
Added Jul 5, 2026, Updated Jul 6, 2026
Why it's buy-it-for-life
Reddit users report Stihl MS260C chainsaws running reliably for 15-23+ years with routine maintenance (air filters, spark plugs, fuel filters, bars/chains), starting on the first pull even after decades of use, and remaining rebuildable with a new piston, cylinder, crankshaft, and bearings rather than disposable once parts wear out.
What redditors say
Recommended on reddit as recently as January 2025
Tags
chainsaw gas-powered rebuildable long-lasting outdoor-power-equipment
The most loyal chainsaw. Starts first pull every single time... It's almost 23 years old and it's only just starting to show signs of wear.
I have a much older one and it still works.
I have one that's about 15 years old and feel the same way and have had the same experience.