{"product_id":"stihl-ms-300-c-m-vw-petrol-chainsaw","title":"Stihl MS 300 C-M VW Petrol Chainsaw 16\"","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSTIHL MS 300 C-M VW Petrol Chainsaw - Heated Handles and Carburettor - 16\" (40 cm) Bar\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSTIHL MS 300 C-M VW\u003c\/strong\u003e is the heated version of STIHL's professional MS 300 C-M petrol chainsaw, built for foresters, arborists and demanding users who need a powerful, lightweight saw for everyday forestry work in cold weather. \u003cstrong\u003eElectrically heated front and rear handles\u003c\/strong\u003e give a better grip and safer working in the cold, and a \u003cstrong\u003etemperature-controlled electrically heated carburettor\u003c\/strong\u003e prevents icing during winter use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a \u003cstrong\u003e53.2 cc 2-MIX engine\u003c\/strong\u003e producing \u003cstrong\u003e3.3 kW (4.5 HP)\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eM-Tronic 3.0\u003c\/strong\u003e engine management, a \u003cstrong\u003e4.8 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e powerhead and \u003cstrong\u003e15% more torque\u003c\/strong\u003e than the MS 261 C-M it replaces. This version comes with a \u003cstrong\u003e40 cm \/ 16\" guide bar\u003c\/strong\u003e. Gustharts is an authorised STIHL dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrically heated front and rear handles\u003c\/strong\u003e - maintenance-free, wear-free heating films that you can switch on whenever needed for better grip and working safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrically heated carburettor\u003c\/strong\u003e - temperature-dependent switch-on and switch-off, so it prevents icing without you watching the temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e53.2 cc 2-MIX engine, 3.3 kW\u003c\/strong\u003e - 15% more torque than the MS 261 C-M, so it holds cutting speed in thicker wood with less risk of bogging down\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM-Tronic 3.0 engine management\u003c\/strong\u003e - regulates ignition timing and fuel metering in all work situations, allowing for temperature, altitude and fuel quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRapid chain acceleration\u003c\/strong\u003e - comparable with the fuel-injected MS 500i, taking the chain from 0 to 100 km\/h in 0.25 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e.325\" RS Pro saw chain and STIHL Light 04 guide bar\u003c\/strong\u003e - for fast, precise cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact body with low gyroscopic forces\u003c\/strong\u003e - improved rear handle geometry for felling, limbing, snedding and plunge cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVertical felling line and parallel plunge guides\u003c\/strong\u003e - the guides on the fan housing sit at 90° to the felling line to show cutting direction and depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide knee support and STIHL anti-vibration system\u003c\/strong\u003e - comfortable handling over long working days\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable oil pump with STIHL Ematic\u003c\/strong\u003e - flow is set with a standard combination tool, and the system cuts chain oil consumption by up to 50%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-life HD2 air filter with pre-separation\u003c\/strong\u003e - longer filter life and fewer maintenance stops; the filter cartridge is replaced without tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50% fuel level marker and optimised underside rib pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e - a quick visual refill check, and smoother gliding along the trunk when snedding\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide-mounted chain tensioning, captive sprocket-cover nuts and tool-free fuel cap\u003c\/strong\u003e - quick adjustment and refilling with no lost nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecompression valve and single starting position\u003c\/strong\u003e - easier starting, and the stop function returns the lever to the operating position so a warm engine restarts quickly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the Heated Handles and Carburettor Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeating films in the handlebar and rear handle are switched on when you need them, and keep your hands warm in cold weather so you hold the saw securely. The carburettor heater switches on and off automatically at critical temperatures, warming the carburettor to stop it freezing, so you can work through frosty weather without interruption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eM-Tronic 3.0 and the 2-MIX Engine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM-Tronic 3.0\u003c\/strong\u003e is fully electronic engine management. It controls ignition timing and fuel metering in all work situations, taking account of temperature, altitude and fuel quality, so the saw performs from the outset with no manual carburettor adjustment. \u003cstrong\u003e2-MIX\u003c\/strong\u003e is STIHL's low-maintenance 2-stroke technology, run on a petrol and engine oil mixture. Four overflow channels guide the fuel-and-air mixture into the cylinder in a more compressed way, lowering fuel consumption and exhaust emissions, and the engine meets the EU Stage V emissions directive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMS 300 C-M VW vs MS 300 C-M\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; text-align:left; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003eMS 300 C-M\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003eMS 300 C-M VW (this product)\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003eElectrically heated handles\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003eYes - front and rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003eElectrically heated carburettor\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003eYes - temperature-controlled\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003eDisplacement \/ power\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003e53.2 cc \/ 3.3 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003e53.2 cc \/ 3.3 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003ePower-to-weight ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003e1.45 kg\/kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003e1.51 kg\/kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003eSound pressure \/ vibration left and right\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003e104 dB(A) \/ 3.5 and 4.2 m\/s²\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003e104 dB(A) \/ 3.5 and 4.2 m\/s²\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the VW if you work through the winter and want warm handles and no carburettor icing. The standard saw is the same engine and cutting performance without the heating. \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/stihl-ms-300-c-m-petrol-chainsaw\"\u003eSee the standard MS 300 C-M here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/stihl-forestplus-chain-oil\"\u003eForestPlus Chain Oil\u003c\/a\u003e - one of the chain oils STIHL recommends\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/sharpening-maintenance-tools\"\u003eSharpening and Maintenance Tools\u003c\/a\u003e - keep the chain sharp and the filter clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/stihl-ms-300-c-m-petrol-chainsaw\"\u003eSTIHL MS 300 C-M\u003c\/a\u003e - the same saw without heating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAlso Known As\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso searched as the \u003cstrong\u003eMS 300 VW\u003c\/strong\u003e, MS300 C-M VW, STIHL heated handle chainsaw, STIHL 300 heated chainsaw and MS 261 C-M replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eWhat does the VW version add to the MS 300 C-M?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eElectrically heated front and rear handles and an electrically heated carburettor. The engine and cutting performance are the same as the standard MS 300 C-M.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eHow are the heated handles switched on?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe heating films in the handlebar and rear handle can be switched on whenever you need them. They are maintenance-free and wear-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eDoes the carburettor need manual adjustment?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNo. M-Tronic 3.0 regulates ignition timing and fuel metering automatically, and the carburettor heater switches on and off by temperature to prevent icing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eWhich guide bar and chain does it have?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis version has a 40 cm \/ 16\" STIHL Light 04 guide bar with a .325\" RS Pro saw chain, with a 1.3 mm groove width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003eHow much does it weigh?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e4.8 kg without fuel, 5.70 kg as a system without fuel with the 40 cm bar and chain. STIHL gives a power-to-weight ratio of 1.51 kg\/kW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Stihl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59189755806070,"sku":"MS-MB02 200 0007","price":1005.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/6603\/1348\/files\/2_fe65ac7b-f209-4f8c-8d1b-dc0b90ad4246.png?v=1793356964","url":"https:\/\/www.gustharts.com\/en-eu\/products\/stihl-ms-300-c-m-vw-petrol-chainsaw","provider":"Gustharts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}