Stihl silliness

[Ausfahrt]

I'm a Stihl fan but I readily admit that some of the things that they do just make you go hmmm.

I have a MS311 that is my biggest saw and I don't use it much because it's heavy but I keep it because sometimes I just need the power. I recently added a longer bar to it and went to my local Stihl dealer to get a longer scabbard so that it would fit in the case properly. Well the scabbard that you can buy separately doesn't fit and won't allow the case to close.

Here is a picture of the original scabbard with the contour that allows the lid to close.

And here is the one that I bought without the contour for the case. The one that fits the case is not sold separately.

So this is what I'm doing for now until I figure something out.

 

[doitmyself]

Yes, that's one of those "first world" annoyance type problems. Something so simple, but overlooked by the manufacturer, that "should" be addressed, but results in our inconvenience. Sigh. I would cut a notch in the new blade cover and be done with it.

 

[jeepman3071]

Many manufacturers do this because they want you to buy the larger more expensive case.

I do want pics of the Kubota in your signature though, I own a 2014 B2620.

 

[Ausfahrt]

Many manufacturers do this because they want you to buy the larger more expensive case.

I do want pics of the Kubota in your signature though, I own a 2014 B2620.

I'd be glad to and it's set up for winter work at the moment.

 

[John105]

made me think of my Trane AC condenser. It has the top on it which is a status symbol and can be added to units not in the XLi line so they look similar. People would buy it for hundreds of dollars while reducing the SEER by 1. That is first world. mfg's want to sell anything and everything

 

[Zaedock]

I'm not a big fan of powersaw cases, but I would just either live with it or notch the case to accept the new scabbard.
BTW, I needed a new backup saw for processing during Covid and my wife bought me a MS311. She couldn't find a MS362 or MS400 and settled on the 311.
It's been a pretty rock solid saw. Decent power (4.2HP) for a clam-shell design and handles good. It is heavier than my pro saws, but not bad. I can run it all day.

 

[Ausfahrt]

I'm not a big fan of powersaw cases, but I would just either live with it or notch the case to accept the new scabbard.
BTW, I needed a new backup saw for processing during Covid and my wife bought me a MS311. She couldn't find a MS362 or MS400 and settled on the 311.
It's been a pretty rock solid saw. Decent power (4.2HP) for a clam-shell design and handles good. It is heavier than my pro saws, but not bad. I can run it all day.

The MS311 seems to get a lot of grief mainly due to the fact that it's 2-3 pounds heavier than saws you mentioned. But I think it's a solid saw at a good price point unless you are using it every day and make your living with it.