Original price was: £754.00.£639.00Current price is: £639.00. inc. VAT
The STIHL MS 251 C-BE is a high-performance petrol chainsaw, perfect for demanding domestic users. Ideal for cutting firewood, property maintenance, and light timber work, it offers power, comfort, and efficiency.
The STIHL MS 251 C-BE is positioned as a top-of-the-range domestic chainsaw, making it an excellent choice for comprehensive property maintenance. It’s perfectly suited for a wide range of tasks, from cutting substantial amounts of firewood to engaging in timber construction projects. Its high-torque engine delivers outstanding cutting performance while remaining easy to start and comfortable to operate over extended periods.
At the heart of the MS 251 C-BE is STIHL’s advanced 2-MIX technology. This innovative engine design significantly enhances efficiency, cutting harmful emissions by up to 70% and reducing fuel consumption by as much as 20% when compared to a conventional STIHL 2-stroke engine of the same power output. This makes it not only powerful but also more economical and environmentally considerate.
STIHL has equipped the MS 251 C-BE with a suite of features designed to make operation safer, easier, and more comfortable.
Side-Mounted Chain Tensioning: This feature allows for protected, easy, and quick chain tensioning and replacement. The tensioning screw is conveniently accessed laterally through the sprocket cover, keeping hands away from the sharp chain.
Long-Life Air Filter System: The advanced air filter system uses pre-separation routing to remove larger particles from the airstream before they reach the HD2 filter. This process keeps even fine dust away from the engine, ensuring a long service life, extended cleaning intervals, and straightforward maintenance.
Compensator: This control system within the carburettor uses pressure compensation to maintain consistent engine performance, exhaust quality, and fuel consumption, even as the air filter becomes contaminated. This reduces the need for frequent maintenance, allowing you to work longer without interruption.
STIHL Anti-Vibration System: To ensure more pleasant work, buffer and spring elements reduce the transmission of engine vibrations to the handle area. This makes the chainsaw more comfortable to hold and significantly less tiring to use.
Tool-Free Fuel Caps: Featuring a bayonet closure, the oil and fuel tanks can be opened and closed in just a few simple steps, making refuelling quick and effortless.
STIHL Ematic System: This system ensures optimal lubrication of the saw chain. It comprises a controlled-delivery oil pump, an Ematic guide bar, and an Oilomatic saw chain, which together can reduce chain oil consumption by up to 50% by directing the oil precisely where it’s needed.
Sims Garden Machinery, with a history stretching back over 100 years, is an authorised UK dealer for STIHL. When you purchase a STIHL MS 251 C-BE from us, you’re not just buying a box. Our trained sales staff are on hand at our Stratford-upon-Avon showroom to provide expert advice, ensuring you get the right tool for your needs. For local customers, every chainsaw receives a free pre-delivery inspection (PDI) by our trained mechanics, is delivered personally, and includes a full handover demonstration to ensure you can operate it safely and effectively. This commitment to service and support is what sets us apart.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 45.6 cm³ |
| Power | 2.20 kW |
| Engine Power | 3 HP |
| CO2 | 819 g/kWh |
| Device Weight | 4.8 kg ¹ |
| System Weight | 5.61 / 5.71 kg ² |
| Power-to-weight Ratio | 2.20 kg/kW |
| Bar Length | 40 / 45 cm (16 / 18 in) ³ |
| Groove Width | 1.30 mm |
| Saw Chain Pitch | .325″ |
| Sound Pressure Level | 103 dB(A) ⁴ |
| Sound Power Level | 113 dB(A) ⁴ |
| Vibration Level (Left/Right) | 3.9 m/s² ⁵ |
| ¹ without guide bar and saw chain | ² with guide bar and saw chain | ³ The actual cutting length is shorter than the specified bar length | ⁴ K-value according to Directive 2006/42/EC = 2.0 dB(A) | ⁵ K-value according to RL 2006/42/EG = 2 m/s² | |
We are authorised dealers for leading brands, meaning genuine parts, manufacturer-approved training, and warranty support you can rely on.
No call centres. No ticket systems. Just a knowledgeable local team you can speak to when you need help.
Our team are trained mechanics and product specialists, so you get honest, practical advice based on how you’ll actually use the machine.
We’re a long-standing independent dealer with deep roots in the local area — built on reputation, repeat customers, and word of mouth.
The MS 251 C-BE is designed for demanding domestic users, homeowners with larger properties, and landowners. It’s an excellent choice for those who need a powerful and reliable chainsaw for regular tasks like processing large volumes of firewood, felling small to medium-sized trees, and general property maintenance.
The STIHL 2-MIX engine separates the exhaust emissions from the unburnt fuel in the engine’s transfer ports. This technology significantly improves fuel efficiency, reducing fuel consumption by up to 20%, while also cutting harmful emissions by up to 70% compared to conventional STIHL 2-stroke engines without this feature.
Side-mounted chain tensioning allows you to adjust the chain’s tension safely and easily. The tensioning screw is accessed through the sprocket cover on the side of the chainsaw. This design means your hands do not need to come into close contact with the sharp saw chain during adjustments, reducing the risk of injury.
The system’s pre-separation routing removes larger debris before it reaches the main HD2 filter, significantly extending the filter’s service life. You generally only need to clean the air filter when you notice a tangible drop in engine performance, which means fewer maintenance intervals compared to chainsaws with conventional filter systems.
| Weight | 7.191 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 45 × 28 × 31 cm |
| Brand | STIHL |
| Engine SizeThe displacement of the engine in cubic centimetres (cc). | 45.6 |
| Bar LengthThe length of the guide bar included with the saw. | 40 / 45 cm |
| Chain GaugeThe thickness of the chain drive links (e.g., 1.3mm). | 1.3mm |
| Chain PitchThe distance between the chain drive links (e.g., 3/8\" P, .325\"). | .325″ |
| Power Output (HP)The tool\'s power output measured in horsepower (hp). | 3 |
| Power Output (kW)The tool\'s power output measured in kilowatts (kW). | 2.2 |
| Handle Type (Saw)The handle configuration (Rear Handle for ground use, Top Handle for climbing). | Rear Handle |
| Displacement | 45.6 cm3 |
| Performance | 2.2/3 kW/hp |
| Weight | 4.8 kg 1) |
| Rail length | 35-40 cm |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.2 kg/kW |
| Sound pressure level | 103 dB(A) 2) |
| CO2 | 862 g/kWh |
| Saw chain pitch | .325 “ |
| STIHL Oilomatic saw chain type | Rapid Micro 3 (RM3) |
| Sound power level | 114 dB(A) 2) |
| Vibration value left/right | 3.9/3.9 m/s2 3) |
As a brand, STIHL's international reputation goes before it and the name is well known and respected by homeowners and gardening professionals alike.
STIHL has created and honed a number of innovations, particularly in the development of its chainsaws, one of its flagship products. STIHL chainsaws are well known and sought after for their power, sturdy construction, durability and user-friendly features!
We offer a free delivery service for all machines within a 30 mile radius. Not only that; we build, inspect and run up every machine prior to delivery. Making sure you get a fully functional machine that is set-up and ready for use. On delivery we will run through with you any instructions & maintenance advice so you are comfortable with your new machine.
Free local delivery and handover
Industry trained sales team
In-house machinery repairs
Family run since 1908
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