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MS 271 Farm Boss vs Power+ CS1804
A sourced, side-by-side spec comparison. Power+ CS1804 is cheaper at $399.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Side by side
| MS 271 Farm Boss | Power+ CS1804 | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $539.99 (MSRP per stihlusa.com e-commerce page; dealer prices vary (often $479-$529)) | $399.99 (MSRP for kit with 5.0 Ah battery and charger per EGO dealers; frequently discounted to ~$299.99) |
| Brand | Stihl | EGO |
| Released | — | — |
| power source | gas | battery |
| bar length in | 18 | 18 |
| engine cc or voltage | 50.2 cc | 56 V |
| weight lb | 12.3 | 12.25 |
| anti vibration | true | — |
| tool less chain tensioning | true | true |
| automatic oiler | true | true |
| release | — | — |
Sources — MS 271 Farm Boss: stihlusa.com (verified 2026-06-19). Power+ CS1804: egopowerplus.com (verified 2026-06-19).