MS 261
Traditional professional carburetor setup with strong power-to-weight performance.
STIHL® PROFESSIONAL GAS CHAINSAW
MS 261
A light, powerful professional saw for forestry, thinning, felling and demanding ground work.
16, 18 or 20 in.Factory package bars4 BHPPower10.9 lb · standard versionPowerhead weight
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$759.99
MS 261 · 16-inch standard-bar package
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Other bar and chain combinations are available. Ask your STIHL PRO for details. Price may vary.
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Factory package bars16, 18 or 20 in.
Power4 BHP
Powerhead weight10.9 lb · standard version
Displacement3.1 in³
STIHL MS 261 professional chainsaws
Choose the engine system.
Then choose the bar.
Compare the traditional carburetor on the MS 261 with M-Tronic™ engine management on the MS 261 C-M. Choose a 16-, 18- or 20-inch bar package for your work.
Displacement3.1 in³
Power4 BHP
Powerhead weight10.9 lb · standard version
Factory package bars16, 18 or 20 in.
MS 261 C-M
M-Tronic™ automatically adapts engine settings to changing operating conditions.
Local OEM support
Garland Saw provides setup, genuine STIHL parts and experienced service after the sale.
For your chainsaw
Genuine STIHL accessories
Keep the chain sharp and choose the protection appropriate for the work.
Sharpening & chain maintenanceFiles, guides, filing kits, gauges and maintenance tools matched to chain size.
Personal protection equipmentShop chaps, helmets, eye and hearing protection, gloves, boots and workwear.Safety & product information
Use it safely.
Read and follow the operator’s manual and all safety instructions supplied with the product.