Description
Description
MS 251 Petrol Chainsaw – Premium Domestic Chainsaw for Property Maintenance, Firewood & Timber Cutting
The STIHL MS 251 petrol chainsaw is one of the most powerful and durable top-range domestic chainsaws available, making it the ideal choice for homeowners, smallholders, gardeners and property maintenance professionals. Designed for cutting firewood, pruning, storm cleanup and light timber construction, the MS 251 delivers high torque, excellent cutting power and outstanding fuel efficiency.
Equipped with STIHL’s advanced 2-MIX engine technology, this chainsaw offers up to 20% lower fuel consumption and 70% lower emissions compared to traditional STIHL 2-stroke engines of the same output—making it both powerful and eco-conscious.
⭐ Key Features & Benefits (SEO-Optimised)
✔ High-Performance STIHL 2-MIX Engine
The MS 251 petrol chainsaw delivers strong torque and fast acceleration with reduced emissions and improved fuel economy, ideal for firewood processing, branch cutting, and domestic forestry work.
✔ STIHL Anti-Vibration System – More Comfort, Less Fatigue
Prolonged chainsaw use can cause hand and arm fatigue. STIHL’s advanced anti-vibration system significantly reduces vibration transfer to the handles, giving you:
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More comfort
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Better control
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Reduced strain during long cutting sessions
Perfect for regular home and garden maintenance.
✔ Long-Life Air Filter System with HD2 Filter
For maximum engine protection and reduced maintenance, the MS 251 features:
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Pre-separation air routing – removes coarse debris before it reaches the filter
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HD2 heavy-duty air filter – captures fine dust
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Longer service intervals compared to conventional filter systems
This ensures reliable performance even in dusty or demanding cutting conditions.
✔ Compensator for Consistent Power
The built-in compensator system automatically adjusts fuel delivery to maintain:
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Constant engine performance
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Stable fuel consumption
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Clean exhaust levels
Even as the air filter becomes dirty, the MS 251 maintains high power output without immediate cleaning.
✔ Side-Mounted Chain Tensioning – Fast & Effortless
The convenient side-access chain tensioner allows quick and safe chain adjustments:
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No contact with the sharp chain
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No need to remove the sprocket cover
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Faster maintenance on the job
Perfect for beginners and seasoned users alike.
✔ STIHL Ematic Chain Lubrication – Reduce Oil Use by 50%
The STIHL Ematic system precisely controls chain oil distribution, delivering lubrication exactly where it’s needed, reducing oil consumption by up to 50%.
Ideal for users who regularly work with:
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Dusty timber
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Long guide bars
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High-frequency cutting
✔ Tool-Free Fuel Cap – Quick Refuelling
The bayonet-style, tool-free fuel and oil caps ensure hassle-free refilling, making the MS 251 extremely easy to maintain.
Why Choose the STIHL MS 251 Petrol Chainsaw?
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Perfect for firewood cutting, domestic tree maintenance, storm cleanup, and light construction
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Excellent power-to-weight ratio
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Durable build quality for long-term household use
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Low emissions and high efficiency
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Comfortable operation for extended cutting sessions
Ideal For:
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Homeowners
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Gardeners & domestic users
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Landowners & smallholding maintenance
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Cutting firewood & logs
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Light forestry and property upkeep
Technical Data
| Bar length | 40-45 cm |
| Bar length | 16-18 “ |
| Displacement | 46 cm³ |
| Power output | 2.2/3 kW/HP |
| Weight | 4.8 kg 1) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.2 kg/kW |
| Weight | 5.61 / 5.71 kg 2) |
| Sound pressure level | 103 dB(A) 3) |
| Sound power level | 114 dB(A) 3) |
| Vibration values left/right | 3.9/3.9 m/s² 4) |
| Saw chain pitch | .325 “ |
| CO2 | 819 g/kWh |








