STIHL MS 261 C-M - Light to hold, tough on wood.

STIHL has further optimised its MS 261 C-M chainsaw. The power output is noticeably higher, despite the reduced weight, which will allow you to carry out the most demanding work with impressive ease.

Developed for perfect handling –
the MS 261 C-M

Every gram saved greatly alleviates strain on the job, which is why weight-reduced components - such as the cylinder - have been favoured for the STIHL MS 261 C-M. The slimmed-down sprocket cover and bumper spikes allow better guidance of the chainsaw on the trunk.

Full power right from the start

With an extra 0.1 kW engine performance, the MS 261 C-M has the best power to weight ratio in its displacement class. Its best possible performance is unleashed in combination with the electronic STIHL M-Tronic (M) engine management.

The most important tool is the chainsaw

Furthermore, the product range from STIHL includes everything you could need for demanding forestry work or grounds maintenance:

Quality in every sense of the word

1

STIHL Ematic System
Reduced chain lubricant consumption
2

STIHL anti-vibration system
Less-tiring work
3

STIHL 2-MIX engine
Efficient and powerful
4

STIHL ElastoStart
Even motion when pulling on the cord
5

Combi-lever with stop button function
Quick and easy to start
6

STIHL fuel caps
Quick opening, closing and filling without the need for tools
7

STIHL long-life air filter system with HD2 filter
Filters thoroughly and rarely has to be cleaned
8

Decompression valve
Reduces the starting power required for strength-saving start-up
9

Side-mounted chain tensioning
Easy and effortless tensioning of the chain
10

Captive nuts
Simple changing of the cutting attachment
11

Minimum vibration saw chain
Made by STIHL, perfectly tailored to the saw

Quality in every sense of the word

1

STIHL Ematic System
Reduced chain lubricant consumption
2

STIHL anti-vibration system
Less-tiring work
3

STIHL 2-MIX engine
Efficient and powerful

Quality in every sense of the word

4

STIHL ElastoStart
Even motion when pulling on the cord
5

Combi-lever with stop button function
Quick and easy to start
6

STIHL fuel caps
Quick opening, closing and filling without the need for tools

Quality in every sense of the word

7

STIHL long-life air filter system with HD2 filter
Filters thoroughly and rarely has to be cleaned
8

Decompression valve
Reduces the starting power required for strength-saving start-up

Quality in every sense of the word

9

Side-mounted chain tensioning
Easy and effortless tensioning of the chain
10

Captive nuts
Simple changing of the cutting attachment
11

Minimum vibration saw chain
Made by STIHL, perfectly tailored to the saw

Optimal engine performance

The electronic STIHL M-Tronic (M) engine management ensures easy starting and optimal engine performance.

1

Combi-lever with stop button function
Quick and easy to start
2

Microswitch
Detects the starting flap position for excellent start behaviour
3

Solenoid valve
Automatically dispenses the amount of fuel needed
4

STIHL 2-MIX engine
Efficient and powerful
5

Control unit
Control centre of the M-Tronic
6

Fan runner
For cooling the engine and providing power

Optimal engine performance

1

Combi-lever with stop button function
Quick and easy to start
2

Microswitch
Detects the starting flap position for excellent start behaviour
3

Solenoid valve
Automatically dispenses the amount of fuel needed
4

STIHL 2-MIX engine
Efficient and powerful
5

Control unit
Control centre of the M-Tronic
6

Fan runner
For cooling the engine and providing power

MS 261

Standard model

Highly versatile mid-range petrol chainsaw. The new updated version of the best-selling MS 260 reduces fuel consumption by up to 20% and exhaust emissions by up to 50%. Additional features include the new HD2 long life air filter system, anti-vibration technology and patented captive nuts on the chain sprocket cover. This mid-range professional chainsaw is suitable for a wide variety of applications, from cutting firewood, to thinning work and felling medium sized stands.

MS 261, Bar length 37cm

MS 261, Bar length 40cm

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