Sales and Service: 0141 429 4444
Follow Us
My Cart ( )
Toggle Nav

Stihl MS 261 C-M Forestry Petrol Chainsaw 18 inch Bar 50.2cc

SKU: MS261CM18
£911.64 £759.70
TSC Lead Time
Contact us for price and availability
This is the availability of stock that we have at The Saw Centre.

Stihl Garden Machinery

Stihl MS 261 C-M Forestry Petrol Chainsaw 18 inch Bar 50.2cc. Perfect chainsaw for small to medium tree maintenance work.

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.

Stihl MS 261 C-M Forestry Petrol Chainsaw 18 inch Bar 50.2cc

Petrol chainsaw for Forestry work.

The STIHL MS 261 C-M petrol chainsaw is the perfect tool for small to medium tree maintenance work. 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 is a versatile, professional petrol chainsaw allowing you to run a selection of different bar lengths to suit your needs. It also includes useful features such as the easy-clean HD2 filter, adjustable oil delivery to the bar and chain, stainless steel muffler and captive nuts on the sprocket cover.

The 2-MIX technology in the MS 261 C-M petrol chainsaw ensures up to 20% less fuel consumption and up to 50% less emissions compared to the equivalent STIHL two-stroke engines without 2-MIX technology.

Standard Features:

Decompression valve
The decompression valve is part of the easy starting system. The valve should be pressed before starting to reduce the compression pressure when starting, as well as reducing the effort needed to pull the starter rope. The decompression valve is semi-automatic; it must be pressed manually before starting, but then closes automatically.

STIHL M-Tronic (M)
This fully electronic engine management system adjusts ignition timing and fuel metering in all operating modes. It also takes external conditions such as temperature, altitude and fuel quality into account. It ensures consistent engine performance, a constant maximum speed and superb acceleration. M-Tronic makes manual carburettor adjustments unnecessary. Thanks to electronic cold/warm start recognition, now there is only one start position on the combi-lever. The engine starts after fewer pulls and with no change of position, and can immediately accelerate up to speed - even after a cold start. M-Tronic also remembers the settings from the last time the tool was used. So when external conditions are the same, optimal engine performance is available every time you start up again.

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.

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.

Anti-vibration system
Intense vibration at the handles of power tools can lead to long-term effects on blood vessels in the hands and arms. STIHL has therefore developed an effective anti-vibration system whereby the oscillations from the machine's engine are dampened which significantly reduces vibrations at the handles.

Pre-separation air filtration system
STIHL long-life air filtration systems with pre-separation achieve perceptibly longer filter life compared with conventional filter systems. Air drawn in is swirled. The larger, heavier particles are ejected. The pre-cleaned air is routed to the air filter via the pre-separator duct.

Technical Specification:

  • Displacement: 50.2 cm³
  • Power output: 3/4.1 kW/bhp
  • Weight 1)4.9 kg
  • System weight 2): 5.85 / 5.94 / 6.17 kg
  • Power-to-weight ratio: 1.6 kg/kW
  • Sound pressure level 3): 105 dB(A)
  • Sound power level 3): 116 dB(A)
  • Vibration values left/right 4): 3.2/3.5 m/s²
  • STIHL Oilomatic saw chain pitch/type: .325" RS
  • Oil pump: adjustable
  • Tank volume: 0.50 l
  • Chain pitch: .325" RS
  • Chain tensioning: Side Chain Tensioning
  • Sprocket number of teeth: 7
  • Filter: Long-term filter system (pre-separation) / cartridge filter HD2
  • Bumper spike: Rolling Thunder
  • Cylinder: Chrome
  • Oil tank volume: 270 cm3
  • Sprocket: Chain sprocket
  • Anti vibration system: AV + steel spring
  • Filler cap: Tool-free filler cap
  • Starting system: Stop button / single lever operation / kickback-free ignition / ElastoStart midi / standard starter handle / decompression valve
  • EPA Certified fuel consumption: 1.659 l/h
  • CO2: 705 g/kWh

1) Without fuel, without bar and chain
2) Unfueled, with guide bar and saw chain
3) K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2.5 dB (A)
4) K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2m/s²

More Information
MPN 1141 200 0652
Country of Manufacture Germany
EAN Barcode 886661418503
Manufacturer Stihl
Power Source Petrol Machinery
Write Your Own Review
You're reviewing:Stihl MS 261 C-M Forestry Petrol Chainsaw 18 inch Bar 50.2cc

UK Mainland Delivery

We try our best to dispatch all stock orders same day on a on a next day service. Dispatch times may vary depending on your geographical location and items ordered.

For full terms and conditions please visit our Delivery & Returns page.


Standard* delivery via courier is free for orders over £50 ex vat and under 30kg in weight.

Orders under £50 ex vat and 30kg in weight are subject to a standard* £5.83 ex vat handling and packaging fee.

Stock orders received before 12pm Monday to Friday will be processed and dispatched the same working day. Orders received after 12pm Monday to Friday will be processed and dispatched the next working day (excludes weekends). Standard delivery via courier is free for orders over £50 ex vat and under 30kg in weight. Orders under £50 ex vat and 30kg in weight are subject to a standard £5.83 ex vat handling and packaging fee. Orders over 30kg will be subject to courier or volumetric surcharges.

Orders sent direct from our suppliers are dispatched in accordance to supplier delivery terms.

Laguna: 2 - 3 days, delivery to UK mainland only. A Laguna rep will contact you by phone to arrange delivery that suits you.
Holzmann, Scheppach, Zipper and SIP: 2 - 3 days, delivery to UK mainland only, for Highlands and Islands a delivery surcharge may be applicable, call us on 0141 429 4444 to enquire before you order.

Upsell Products