STIHL MS 261 C-M Petrol Chainsaw
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Built for professional users, the STIHL MS 261 C-M Petrol Chainsaw delivers powerful cutting, advanced engine management, reduced fuel consumption, and lightweight handling for demanding forestry and arboricultural applications.
About the STIHL MS 261 C-M Petrol Chainsaw
Professional Chainsaw Performance For Demanding Forestry Work
The STIHL MS 261 C-M Petrol Chainsaw delivers exceptional cutting performance for professional forestry and arboricultural applications. Designed for contractors, arborists, and forestry professionals, it combines impressive power with outstanding balance and efficiency. Powered by the STIHL 2-MIX engine, it provides strong cutting performance while reducing fuel consumption and exhaust emissions. Its lightweight construction supports comfortable handling throughout demanding working days.
Ideal for felling, pruning, firewood preparation, and processing small to medium-density timber, the MS 261 C-M performs confidently across demanding environments. The Light 04 guide bar and .325″ RS Pro saw chain deliver faster, more efficient cutting with every pass.
Intelligent Engine Management And Efficient Power
The advanced STIHL M-Tronic electronic engine management system automatically adjusts fuel delivery and ignition timing during operation. It continually responds to temperature, altitude, and fuel quality for optimum performance. A built-in memory function also remembers previous operating conditions for faster restarting.
The efficient STIHL 2-MIX engine delivers impressive torque across a wide operating speed range. Fuel consumption is reduced by up to 20%, while exhaust emissions decrease by up to 50%. Lower running costs improve productivity throughout demanding professional workloads.
Fast Cutting With Professional Components
The lightweight Light 04 guide bar and .325″ RS Pro saw chain provide up to 20% greater cutting performance. Their narrower kerf improves cutting efficiency while reducing resistance during operation. Every cut becomes faster, smoother, and more precise.
The variable-displacement oil pump delivers oil according to cutting conditions for greater efficiency. Oil output can be reduced when appropriate or increased for longer guide bars. This helps minimise waste while maintaining dependable lubrication.
Easy Starting And Everyday Convenience
The STIHL ElastoStart system reduces shock transmitted through the starter handle during engine starting. A decompression valve further lowers the effort required when pulling the starter cord. Starting becomes smoother and more comfortable every time.
The practical stop button automatically returns to the operating position after the engine stops. This allows immediate restarting without resetting controls after short breaks. Everyday operation becomes quicker and more convenient.
Built For Long-Term Reliability
The durable HD2 air filter captures extremely fine dust while resisting water and oil contamination. Combined with the pre-separation air filtration system, it extends filter service intervals considerably. Tool-free removal also simplifies routine maintenance.
The advanced Ematic chain lubrication system delivers oil directly where it is needed most. This reduces bar oil consumption by up to 50% while maintaining excellent lubrication. Efficient operation helps extend guide bar and chain life.
Comfortable Handling Throughout The Working Day
The advanced anti-vibration system significantly reduces vibration reaching the handles during operation. Lower vibration improves comfort while reducing fatigue across prolonged cutting sessions. Longer working periods become easier to manage.
Additional features include tool-free filler caps, captive sprocket cover nuts, side chain tensioning, carburettor heating, and a stainless steel muffler. These practical additions simplify maintenance while improving reliability in demanding working conditions.
Combining the STIHL 2-MIX engine, M-Tronic engine management, Light 04 guide bar, .325″ RS Pro saw chain, HD2 air filter, Ematic chain lubrication, anti-vibration system, ElastoStart, and decompression valve, the STIHL MS 261 C-M Petrol Chainsaw delivers exceptional power, efficiency, precision, and reliability for demanding professional forestry work.
STIHL Warranty
The MS 261 C-M is covered for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase by the owner, when used for the designed purpose of that product by professional users. Terms and conditions apply. Garden Machinery Direct will register the warranty with STIHL for you
STIHL MS 261 C-M Petrol Chainsaw Technical Information
- Cylinder Displacement: 50.2 cm³
- Power Output: 3.5 hp / 2.6 kW
- Weight Excluding Fuel, Guide Bar and Chain: 4.8 kg
- Weight to Power Ratio: 1.8 kg / kW
- Oilomatic Saw Chain Pitch: .325″
- Oilomatic Saw Chain Type: Rapid Super Comfort
- AntiVibration System: Standard
- Side Mounted Chain Tensioning: Standard
- Chain Quick Tensioning: N/A
- QuickStop Super Chain Brake: N/A
- Decompression Valve: Standard
- ElastoStart: Standard
- Compensator: Standard
- Long-Life Air Filter System: N/A
- Tool-Free Tank Cap: Standard
- Catalytic Converter: Retrofittable
- Heated Handle: N/A
- Vibrations Left Handle: 3.6 m/s²
- Vibrations Right Handle: 4.1 m/s²













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