MS 251 Petrol Chainsaw
SKU: Stihl | MS-1143 200 0240
- Regular price
- £488.04 Ex VAT
- £585.65 Inc VAT
- RRP: £532.50 Ex VAT
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- £488.04 £488.04 Ex VAT
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- £585.65 £585.65 Inc VAT
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Product information & specifications
STIHL MS 251 Petrol Chainsaw: The Optimum Choice for Property Maintenance
The STIHL MS 251 Petrol Chainsaw stands as the top-range domestic saw in the STIHL lineup, offering exceptional performance and versatility for a wide array of applications. This chainsaw is the optimum choice for property maintenance for discerning private users and landowners across the UK, capable of handling tasks from cutting firewood to timber construction.
At its core, the MS 251 boasts a high-torque engine that delivers robust cutting power. This engine is designed to be easy to start and comfortable to use, ensuring a positive user experience even during extended operation, while maintaining a high cutting performance on various wood types.
Equipped with STIHL's advanced 2-MIX technology, the MS 251 significantly reduces both environmental impact and running costs. Emissions are cut by an impressive 70%, and fuel consumption is up to 20% lower compared to a STIHL 2-stroke engine of the same power output without 2-MIX technology. This makes the MS 251 an economically and ecologically sound investment for property owners.
Extended Domestic Warranty Offer:
For added peace of mind, you can extend your domestic warranty from 2 to 3 years with the purchase of 5 litres of STIHL MotoMix® fuel alongside this product. Your STIHL Approved Dealer will seamlessly register your extended warranty on the STIHL warranty database at the point of purchase.
Key Features:
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Top-Range Domestic Saw: Offers premium performance for private users.
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High-Torque Engine: Delivers robust power for high cutting performance.
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STIHL 2-MIX Technology: Up to 70% lower emissions and up to 20% less fuel consumption.
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Easy Starting & Comfortable Use: Designed for user-friendly operation.
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Versatile Applications: Ideal for cutting firewood, timber construction, and general property maintenance.
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Warranty Extension Opportunity: Extend your domestic warranty to 3 years with MotoMix® purchase.
The STIHL MS 251 Petrol Chainsaw is the ideal solution for property owners who demand powerful performance, excellent efficiency, and reliable operation for all their woodcutting and maintenance needs.
| Bar length | 40-45 cm |
| Bar length | 16-18 " |
| Displacement | 45.6 cm³ |
| Power output | 2.2/3 kW/HP |
| Weight | 4.8 kg 1) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.2 kg/kW |
| Weight | 5.61 / 5.71 kg 2) |
| Length with bumper strike | 424 mm |
| Sound pressure level | 103 dB(A) 3) |
| Sound power level | 114 dB(A) 3) |
| Vibration values left/right | 3.9/3.9 m/s² 4) |
| Saw chain pitch | .325 " |
| CO2 | 819 g/kWh |
1)Without fuel, without bar and chain2)Without fuel, with bar and chain3)K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2.5 dB (A)4)K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2m / s ²
STIHL MS 251 Petrol Chainsaw: The Optimum Choice for Property Maintenance
The STIHL MS 251 Petrol Chainsaw stands as the top-range domestic saw in the STIHL lineup, offering exceptional performance and versatility for a wide array of applications. This chainsaw is the optimum choice for property maintenance for discerning private users and landowners across the UK, capable of handling tasks from cutting firewood to timber construction.
At its core, the MS 251 boasts a high-torque engine that delivers robust cutting power. This engine is designed to be easy to start and comfortable to use, ensuring a positive user experience even during extended operation, while maintaining a high cutting performance on various wood types.
Equipped with STIHL's advanced 2-MIX technology, the MS 251 significantly reduces both environmental impact and running costs. Emissions are cut by an impressive 70%, and fuel consumption is up to 20% lower compared to a STIHL 2-stroke engine of the same power output without 2-MIX technology. This makes the MS 251 an economically and ecologically sound investment for property owners.
Extended Domestic Warranty Offer:
For added peace of mind, you can extend your domestic warranty from 2 to 3 years with the purchase of 5 litres of STIHL MotoMix® fuel alongside this product. Your STIHL Approved Dealer will seamlessly register your extended warranty on the STIHL warranty database at the point of purchase.
Key Features:
-
Top-Range Domestic Saw: Offers premium performance for private users.
-
High-Torque Engine: Delivers robust power for high cutting performance.
-
STIHL 2-MIX Technology: Up to 70% lower emissions and up to 20% less fuel consumption.
-
Easy Starting & Comfortable Use: Designed for user-friendly operation.
-
Versatile Applications: Ideal for cutting firewood, timber construction, and general property maintenance.
-
Warranty Extension Opportunity: Extend your domestic warranty to 3 years with MotoMix® purchase.
The STIHL MS 251 Petrol Chainsaw is the ideal solution for property owners who demand powerful performance, excellent efficiency, and reliable operation for all their woodcutting and maintenance needs.
| Bar length | 40-45 cm |
| Bar length | 16-18 " |
| Displacement | 45.6 cm³ |
| Power output | 2.2/3 kW/HP |
| Weight | 4.8 kg 1) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.2 kg/kW |
| Weight | 5.61 / 5.71 kg 2) |
| Length with bumper strike | 424 mm |
| Sound pressure level | 103 dB(A) 3) |
| Sound power level | 114 dB(A) 3) |
| Vibration values left/right | 3.9/3.9 m/s² 4) |
| Saw chain pitch | .325 " |
| CO2 | 819 g/kWh |
1)Without fuel, without bar and chain2)Without fuel, with bar and chain3)K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2.5 dB (A)4)K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2m / s ²
Delivery & Returns
Christmas Returns - We’ve extended our usual limit for returns. Any purchases made online or in store (except Sale items) between 10 October and 24 December 2025 can be returned as late as 26 January 2026. For purchases made from 25 December 2025 onwards, our normal refund policy will apply.
UK Standard Delivery from - £3.60+VAT
Estimated delivery 2-4 days
Free Delivery available for orders above £50+ VAT
Estimated delivery 2-4 days
Next Day Delivery - £5.00+VAT
Estimated delivery 1 day when ordered before 3PM Monday - Friday
International Delivery Europe from - £10.00
Estimated delivery 2-7 days
International Delivery Rest of the World from - £12.00
Estimated delivery 2-11 days
Returns
30-Day Return Policy
For more information on shipping options, visit our shipping page here.
Christmas Returns - We’ve extended our usual limit for returns. Any purchases made online or in store (except Sale items) between 10 October and 24 December 2025 can be returned as late as 26 January 2026. For purchases made from 25 December 2025 onwards, our normal refund policy will apply.
UK Standard Delivery from - £3.60+VAT
Estimated delivery 2-4 days
Free Delivery available for orders above £50+ VAT
Estimated delivery 2-4 days
Next Day Delivery - £5.00+VAT
Estimated delivery 1 day when ordered before 3PM Monday - Friday
International Delivery Europe from - £10.00
Estimated delivery 2-7 days
International Delivery Rest of the World from - £12.00
Estimated delivery 2-11 days
Returns
30-Day Return Policy
For more information on shipping options, visit our shipping page here.

