STIHL MS 261 C-M VW Petrol Chainsaw

Powerful 3.0kW forestry chainsaw with light 04 bar
Fitted with electric carburettor heating and electrically heated handles
 35 cm / 14" or 40 cm / 16" guide bar length
MS 261 C-M VW

  • All-purpose professional petrol chainsaw
  • For forestry work in small and medium-density stands
  • Easy starting and optimised engine performance with STIHL M-Tronic
  • Practical carburettor heater prevents ice from forming in winter

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    The STIHL MS 261 C-M VW petrol chainsaw is the perfect tool for small to medium tree maintenance work. This new version features a newly designed Light 04 guide bar as well as the new .325” RS Pro saw chain for improved cutting performance. The high performance .325” saw chain provides up to 20% more cutting performance compared to its predecessor (.325” RS) due to the narrower kerf. This light and well-balanced saw delivers plenty of power, whilst the M-Tronic technology controls the fuel and air mix at all times so the machine is always at optimum performance. The STIHL anti-vibration system significantly reduces vibrations at the handles for comfortable use of this petrol chainsaw throughout your working day.

    The MS 261 C-M VW comes fitted with electric carburettor heating and electrically heated handles for work in cold climates.

    Exterior design of STIHL guide bars are subject to change. Technical specifications remain the same.

     

     

    Features

    Side-mounted chain tensioning

    FOR SIMPLE AND SECURE RE-TENSIONING. Side-mounted chain tensioning allows for protected, easy and quick chain tensioning and replacement. The tensioning screw is inserted laterally through the sprocket cover.

    STIHL M-Tronic

    RELIABLE WORK WITH THE BEST PERFORMANCE. With STIHL M-Tronic, you’ll have the best performance from your work tool from the outset. Fully electronic engine management regulates the ignition timing and fuel metering in all work situations, taking into account external conditions such as temperature, altitude and fuel quality.

    Carburettor heating

    By changing the chain saw from summer to winter operation, the intake air is pre-heated over the engine fins. This ensures that the carburettor does not ice up and you can continue working in freezing temperatures.

    Electrically-heated handles

    FOR USE IN FROSTY TEMPERATURES. The electric heating in the handle and rear handle can be easily switched on as required. This means that your hands stay warm even in cold weather and you keep a secure grip on your tool. The handle heating system consists of maintenance-free and wear-free heating foils.

    Variable-displacement oil pump

    Allows a precise, demand-based delivery of oil. It's possible to reduce oil production by up to 50% in the E position. For very long cutting attachments or very dry wood, an additional volume of oil can be added by the user.

    Long life air filter system

    EXTENDED FILTER SERVICE LIFE. Pre-separation routing removes coarse, larger particles from the airstream before they can reach the actual filter. The HD2 filter keeps even fine dust away from the engine, ensuring a long engine service life, long cleaning intervals and easy maintenance of your chainsaw. When we refer to a long-life air filter system in chainsaws, this exclusively describes models that have pre-separation routing and an HD2 filter. With this system, you benefit from a significantly longer filter service life compared to conventional air filter systems.

    HD2 filter

    The HD2 filter is made from polyethylene filter material with up to 70% finer pores than fleece and polyamide filters to trap even very fine dust. In addition, it is oil and water-repellent and thus very easy to clean. The PET-covered filter cartridge with quick-release lock enables the filter to be assembled and disassembled in next to no time, without using tools.

    Tool-free oil cap

    QUICK AND EASY TO USE. With tool-free fuel cap, you can open and close oil and fuel tanks in just a few simple steps, thanks to a bayonet closure.

    STIHL Ematic system

    REDUCES OIL CONSUMPTION. The STIHL Ematic system comprises a STIHL Ematic or Ematic S guide bar, a STIHL Oilomatic saw chain and a controlled-delivery oil pump. It ensures that the chain oil gets to where it is needed for lubrication. This allows you to reduce oil consumption by up to 50%. If you often work in dusty conditions or if you use long guide bars, you can quickly and easily increase the oil quantity at any time with the new oil pump system.

    Carburettor heating (V)

    FOR RELIABLE OPERATION EVEN IN WINTER. Thanks to carburettor preheating, you can work reliably with your chainsaw even in winter. You can change the operation from summer to winter mode in just one simple step. In the winter setting, pre-heated intake air flows around the carburettor, preventing it from icing up.

    STIHL anti-vibration system

    FOR MORE PLEASANT WORK. Vibrations can occur when you put your tools through their paces, and these are particularly noticeable in the grip area. The buffer and spring elements of the STIHL anti-vibration system reduce the transmission of engine vibrations to the handle area and therefore to your body. The result is that your tool is more comfortable to hold and your work is much less tiring.

    Captive nuts

    When changing the cutting attachment, you will not risk losing the nuts on the sprocket.

    Advanced combustion technology

    Four overflow channels swirl the fuel-air mix before ignition, allowing for optimum combustion and highly efficient performance. The result is lower fuel consumption and high torque across a broad rpm range.

    Manual decompression

    EFFORTLESS START-UP. The decompression valve makes it easier to start your tool. When starting, you can allow some of the compressed mixture to escape from the cylinder by opening the valve. This protects the start-up system and reduces the amount of force required on the starter cord.

    STIHL 2-MIX engine

    HIGHLY POWER-EFFICIENT. With the STIHL 2-MIX engine, you can reduce exhaust emissions and fuel consumption, and therefore operating costs. This 2-stroke engine is low-maintenance and uses fuel efficiently even at high power levels. Use a mixture of petrol and engine oil as fuel. The STIHL 2-MIX engine complies with the strict EU Stage V emissions directive.

    Combi lever with stop function

    SIMPLIFIED OPERATION. Only one start position is required on the combi lever. Thanks to the stop function, once the machine is turned off the control lever immediately moves back into the operating position. This allows a warm machine to be restarted immediately.

    Technical details

    Displacement 50.2 cm³
    Power 3 kW
    Engine power 4.10 HP
    CO2 705 g/kWh
    Device weight without refuelling 5.2 kg 1)
    Device weight without refuelling 5.98 / 6.10 kg 2)
    Power-to-weight ratio 1.70 kg/kW
    Bar length 35 / 40 cm 3)
    Bar length 14 / 16 in 3)
    Saw chain pitch .325"
    Device length with bumper spike 448 mm 1)
    Sound pressure level 105 dB(A) 4)
    Sound power level 114 dB(A) 4)
    Vibration level, left 3.5 m/s² 5)
    Vibration level, right. 3.5 m/s² 5)

     

     

    1)without guide bar and saw chain2)with guide bar and saw chain3)The actual cutting length is shorter than the specified bar length4)K-value according to Directive 2006/42/EC = 2.0 dB(A)5)K-value according to RL 2006/42/EG = 2 m/s²

     

     

     

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