Stihl 041

[Grey Eagle]

I need advice/opinions on a Stihl model 041.  There is one for sale near me for $200.  He said he and a neighbor used to cut wood together but his neighbor died 10 years ago and he has not used it since.  He had it tuned up 2 years ago, thinking he was going to use it, but never did.  Judging from the picture, I have no reason to doubt him.  I am looking for information regarding experience/opinions of this saw and if anybody knows how much horse power and rpm it produces. Does anybody know if this has front or side exhaust?

Thanks,

Jerry

[stonebroke]

A classic. I have had three of them. It is a little heavy and does not rev like new saws but it has torque. They also last almost forever. They were a favorite with farmers around here and you know how easy we are on machinery!!!!

Stonebroke

[sawguy21]

It was one of my favorites thirty years ago but is a dinosaur now. As stonebroke says it is heavy. Parts are starting to get scarce. Unless you have a real attachment to it and want to baby it, you would be better off looking for a modern replacement like a MS361. 200 dinero is more than it is worth.

[mike_van]

I bought one new in the early 70's, about 225.00 if I remember. I still have it too - 20" bar, it's cut more wood than I wanna think about! I have a 28" bar for it too, when needed, done some 4' dia. wood with it. You can't lean on it in the cut with that bar, but it gets the job done. I had a Husky 266 I was going to replace the 041 with some day, but couldn't, so I sold the Husky. My stubborn opinion, I wouldn't trade the 041 for any of the same size new saws made today with all their plastic etc.  I'd like to be buried with that Stihl someday - :D  Jerry, if you don't buy it, I might like a shot at it -  It's side exhaust -

[Frickman]

Good saw, but obsolete.

[little Bark]

I have a 031 av which is from the same time early 70's.  Parts are very expensive and can be hard to find.   200.00 seems very high. 

[Grey Eagle]

Thanks to all that responded!

Jerry

[rewimmer]

I run old 042 and 048 Sthil's. You may want to check the gas line and crankcase gasket. The 031's are great saws and you can find parts on E-bay. I run my saws  almost daily around the mill and we clearing some woods for pasture with them now.
I could not imagine how many hours they have on them but we keep them in good shape. I had three until a 32 inch pine log rolled off the sawmill and crushed one.
Robert in Virginia