The STIHL MS 462 C-M is a reliable and powerful 4.4 kW forestry chainsaw, celebrated as the lightest high-performance saw in its displacement class. With its impressive acceleration and robust power delivery, this chainsaw is the definitive tool for professionals felling and pruning medium to large trees. Its design ensures maximum productivity and control in demanding forestry environments.

This model is perfectly suited for professional foresters, arborists, and landowners who require a dependable, high-power tool for extensive felling and delimbing tasks in medium and high-density stands. Its combination of low weight and high power reduces fatigue during long workdays.

As an established, authorised UK dealer for STIHL, Sims Garden Machinery provides more than just a product in a box. Customers can see this professional chainsaw at our Stratford-upon-Avon showroom, where our trained sales staff can offer expert advice. For local customers, we offer a free pre-delivery inspection (PDI) by our trained mechanics, ensuring your machine is fully assembled, tested, and ready to use. This service also includes local delivery and a comprehensive handover demonstration to ensure you are confident and safe in its operation. This level of support reinforces why buying from a specialist dealer is essential for professional equipment.

Advanced Engine Technology

At the heart of the MS 462 C-M is the economical STIHL 2-MIX engine, which significantly reduces exhaust emissions and fuel consumption. This is coupled with the intelligent STIHL M-Tronic system, a fully electronic engine management system that regulates ignition timing and fuel metering for every work situation. It automatically accounts for external factors like temperature, altitude, and fuel quality, ensuring the chainsaw delivers optimal performance from the moment it starts. A user-friendly calibration function further optimises operation in changing conditions.

Operator Comfort and Control

STIHL has integrated several features to enhance user comfort and control. The advanced anti-vibration system uses buffer and spring elements to reduce the transmission of engine vibrations to the handle, making work less tiring. The new, optimised design is easier to manoeuvre and produces less gyroscopic force on acceleration, giving the operator full control at all times. A manual decompression valve reduces the effort required on the starter cord for an effortless start-up.

Durability and Easy Maintenance

Built for the rigours of forestry work, the MS 462 C-M features a long-life air filter system with pre-separation routing and an HD2 filter. This system effectively removes coarse and fine particles, extending the engine’s service life and cleaning intervals. The carburettor’s compensator ensures a consistent engine performance even as the filter becomes contaminated. Maintenance is made simple with features like the side-mounted chain tensioning, captive nuts on the sprocket cover that cannot be lost, and tool-free fuel caps for quick and easy refuelling.

Efficient and Precise Cutting

The STIHL Ematic system, comprising the guide bar, saw chain, and a controlled-delivery oil pump, ensures chain lubricant is delivered precisely where it’s needed, reducing oil consumption by up to 50%. The saw also features optimised bumper spikes that grip firmly into wood and a plunge guide to assist with cut direction, ensuring every cut is efficient and accurate.