Stihl · Updated July 2026
MS 271 Farm Boss: price & specs
MS 271 Farm Boss. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
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The MS 271 Farm Boss is listed at $529.99 on stihlusa.com as of 2026-07-25, #13 cheapest of 14 chainsaws (median $380); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 10/100 pay-blind standing, #13 of 16 in class.
Verified Jul 25, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for 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.
- Skip if Not the most powerful option; step up to a bigger saw if you need more power is a dealbreaker.
Price history
$529.99Is the MS 271 Farm Boss a good buy?
At $530, the MS 271 Farm Boss is #13 cheapest of the 14 chainsaws we track, where the median is $380. On the spec sheet, its bar length of 18 in is above the median of the 18, and its weight of 12.3 lb is above the median of the 16.
Evidence of Record
Our dataNo independent lab has measured this product yet. 1 outlet has it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the 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.
Based on 1 review · 2024-07-29
Tested by Pro Tool Reviews
Consistently 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
Commonly flagged
- Not the most powerful option; step up to a bigger saw if you need more power
Where reviewers disagree Single-source only. Pro Tool Reviews offers a buying-guide recommendation, not a hands-on measured test, so there is no cross-source agreement or dispute to report for this model.
The sources (1)
Stihl has done some amazing things with this line over the last several years.
Grab a 20-inch version of this workhorse chainsaw for just over $500.
Want a more powerful saw with less features
Specifications
| Price (US) | $529.99 — current on record (was $539.99) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Stihl |
| Released | — |
| Power source | gas |
| Bar length (in) | 18 |
| Engine cc or voltage | 50.2 cc |
| Weight (lb) | 12.3 |
| Anti vibration | Yes |
| Tool less chain tensioning | Yes |
| Automatic oiler | Yes |
Source: stihlusa.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by noelsinc.com. Engine displacement 50.2 cc and powerhead weight 12.3-12.4 lbs confirmed on STIHL USA product page; MSRP $539.99 confirmed on the same e-commerce page (verified 2026-06-19). Anti-vibration and side-access tool-less chain tensioner standard; automatic oiler standard on all MS 271 configurations.
Is the MS 271 Farm Boss worth it vs cheaper chainsaws?
MS 271 Farm Boss against its closest cheaper and pricier chainsaws on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 14 ranked
| Product | Price | Power source | Bar length (in) | Engine cc or voltage | Weight (lb) | Anti vibration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS 271 Farm Boss this | $529.99 | gas | 18 | 50.2 cc | 12.3 | Yes |
| MSA 220 C-B | $449.99 | battery | 16 | 36 V | 6.4 | Yes |
| 455 Rancher | $589.99 | gas | 20 | 55.5 cc | 13.2 | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the 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. 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. (From 1 tester review.)
How much does the MS 271 Farm Boss cost?
The MS 271 Farm Boss has a US price of $529.99, as of 2026-07-25.
How does the MS 271 Farm Boss compare on price?
At $530, the MS 271 Farm Boss is #13 cheapest of the 14 chainsaws we track, where the median is $380.
Has the MS 271 Farm Boss's price dropped?
Yes — since 2026-06-27 the MS 271 Farm Boss has fallen 1.9%, from $539.99 to $529.99.
What is the lowest price the MS 271 Farm Boss has been?
The lowest we have recorded for the MS 271 Farm Boss is $529.99 on 2026-07-25 — which is its current price.
Is now a good time to buy the MS 271 Farm Boss?
At $529.99, the MS 271 Farm Boss is at the lowest price we have recorded since 2026-06-27.
What are the MS 271 Farm Boss's key specs?
MS 271 Farm Boss (Stihl): power source gas, bar length in 18, engine cc or voltage 50.2 cc, weight lb 12.3, anti vibration Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.
Price of record: $529.99 at stihlusa.com, 2026-07-25. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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