STIHL MS 260 Petrol Chainsaw 32cm/13" 26RS

Overview

The STIHL MS 260 is a professional-grade petrol chainsaw engineered for efficient and comfortable operation in forestry tasks. Its powerful engine and ergonomic design make it suitable for various cutting applications.

Ideal for

Forestry professionals and experienced users requiring a reliable chainsaw for tasks such as felling, pruning, and cutting firewood.

Main benefit

Combines high engine performance with user-friendly features, ensuring efficient and comfortable operation during extended use.

Why buy

• Powerful Engine: Equipped with a 50.2 cm³ engine delivering 2.60 kW of power for demanding cutting tasks.
• Ergonomic Design: Features a lightweight design (4.9 kg without refuelling) and STIHL anti-vibration system to reduce operator fatigue.
• Easy Maintenance: Side-mounted chain tensioning and tool-free fuel caps simplify maintenance and refuelling processes.
• Fuel Efficiency: Controlled-delivery oil pump reduces oil consumption by up to 50%, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Consistent Performance: Compensator system maintains engine performance and fuel consumption despite air filter contamination, reducing maintenance needs.

Verified features

• Side-Mounted Chain Tensioning: Allows for protected, easy, and quick chain tensioning and replacement. The tensioning screw is inserted laterally through the sprocket cover.
• Controlled-Delivery Oil Pump: Reduces oil consumption by up to 50%. Users can adjust the oil volume for longer cutting attachments or very dry wood.
• Compensator: Ensures constant engine performance and fuel consumption despite increasing contamination of the air filter, reducing maintenance intervals.
• Tool-Free Fuel Caps: Enable quick and easy opening and closing of oil and fuel tanks without the need for tools, thanks to a bayonet closure.
• Manual Decompression Valve: Facilitates easier start-up by allowing some of the compressed mixture to escape from the cylinder, reducing the force required on the starter cord.

Technical specifications

Specification	Value
Displacement	50.2 cm³
Power	2.60 kW
Device weight without refuelling	4.9 kg
System weight without refuelling	5.71 / 6.22 / 5.85 kg
Power-to-weight ratio	1.80 kg/kW