Stihl
MS 271 Farm Boss
$529.99
Best Chainsaws · head-to-head
MS 271 Farm Boss vs 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw is cheaper at $259. Every spec and price links to its source.
Ryobi
40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw
$259Cheaper
Which is better: the MS 271 Farm Boss or 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw?
The 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw is the cheaper at $259. The 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | MS 271 Farm Boss | 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $529.99 | $259 |
| Brand | Stihl | Ryobi |
| Released | — | — |
| Power source | gas | battery |
| Bar length (in) | 18 | 14 |
| Engine cc or voltage | 50.2 cc | 40 V |
| Weight (lb) | 12.3 | 11.38 |
| Anti vibration | Yes | — |
| Tool less chain tensioning | Yes | No |
| Automatic oiler | Yes | Yes |
| Release | — | — |
Sources — MS 271 Farm Boss: stihlusa.com (verified 2026-06-19). 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw: ryobitools.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the MS 271 Farm Boss and 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Power source: MS 271 Farm Boss gas vs 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw battery
- Bar length (in): MS 271 Farm Boss 18 vs 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw 14
- Engine cc or voltage: MS 271 Farm Boss 50.2 cc vs 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw 40 V
- Weight (lb): MS 271 Farm Boss 12.3 vs 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw 11.38
- Tool less chain tensioning: MS 271 Farm Boss true vs 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw false
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
MS 271 Farm Boss
One whitelisted tester covers this exact model: Pro Tool Reviews names the Stihl MS 271 Farm Boss its Best for Firewood Stihl pick in a July 2024 buying guide. It is a qualitative recommendation praising the workhorse value and improved air filtration, with no independent lab measurements reported for this model. (1 sourced review.)
Praised: Value workhorse firewood saw at just over $500 with a 20-inch bar; Improved pre-separation air filtration and half the emissions versus the older MS 270.
Flagged: Not the most powerful option; step up to a bigger saw if you need more power.
40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw
No sourced tester review yet.