MS 271 Petrol Chainsaw
SKU: Stihl | MS-1141 200 0644
- Regular price
- £510.00 Ex VAT
- £612.00 Inc VAT
- RRP: £664.35 Ex VAT
- Sale price
- £510.00 £510.00 Ex VAT
- Regular price
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- £612.00 £612.00 Inc VAT
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Product information & specifications
STIHL MS 271 Petrol Chainsaw – Reliable Power for Farm, Estate and Home
Free Spare Chain Available
Worth £20–£40 depending on model
When you add this STIHL chainsaw to your cart, your free matching chain will appear automatically. Simply click "Add Free Item" in the cart to include it with your order.
- Matching chain for this model
- Ideal for quick swaps on the job
- Helps reduce downtime
Your free chain will appear in the cart — just click "Add Free Item" before checkout.
The STIHL MS 271 is a mid-range petrol chainsaw designed for farm, estate and serious domestic use. A 50.2cc 2-MIX engine delivers 2.6 kW (3.5 hp) at 5.6 kg without bar and chain, with bar lengths from 35–45 cm (14–18"). The long-life air filter system with HD2 pre-separation reduces maintenance frequency in dusty field conditions, and the anti-vibration system keeps the saw comfortable across extended firewood or hedge-laying sessions. In stock at Gustharts as an authorised STIHL dealer, with free UK delivery over £75.
Key Features
- 50.2cc 2-MIX Engine, 2.6 kW – Efficient combustion with lower fuel consumption and reduced emissions versus conventional 2-stroke engines.
- 5.6 kg Without Bar and Chain – Manageable weight for daily farm and estate cutting work.
- 35–45 cm Bar Compatibility – Suits firewood processing, hedge laying, fencing and general estate maintenance.
- Long-Life Air Filter System – Pre-separation routing and HD2 filter extend service intervals in dusty environments.
- Compensator Carburettor – Maintains consistent engine performance as the filter loads between cleanings.
- Side-Mounted Chain Tensioning – Tool-free chain adjustments without touching the cutting chain.
- Anti-Vibration System – Steel spring dampening for reduced fatigue during extended use.
- Tool-Free Fuel and Oil Caps – Fast bayonet-style refuelling in the field.
Technical Specifications
Why Choose the STIHL MS 271?
The MS 271 sits between the smaller domestic STIHL range and the heavier farm-spec MS 291 and MS 391. At 50.2cc and 5.6 kg it is well-proportioned for users who need genuine cutting authority for firewood and estate maintenance without the weight of a larger saw. It shares the same 50.2cc displacement as the professional MS 261 C-M but without M-Tronic, making it a more affordable and practically capable choice for farm and estate users who don't need electronic engine management. The compensator carburettor handles normal filter loading well across a working day.
Complete Your Kit
- Replacement Chainsaw Chains – .325" RM3 Pro chains for the MS 271
- Chainsaw Guide Bars – 35–45 cm bars compatible with this model
- 2-Stroke Oil and Fuel – STIHL HP Ultra and MotoMix for 2-MIX engines
- Chain Sharpening Tools – filing kits for .325" chain
- Chainsaw PPE – trousers, helmet, gloves and boots for compliant ground-based cutting
FAQs
How does the MS 271 compare to the MS 291?
The MS 291 has a larger 55.5cc engine producing 2.8 kW versus the MS 271 at 50.2cc and 2.6 kW. Both weigh 5.6 kg. The MS 291 suits slightly heavier and more sustained cutting work; the MS 271 is better for lighter farm and estate use and occasional firewood.
What bar lengths does the MS 271 accept?
STIHL recommend 35–45 cm (14–18") guide bars with .325" RM3 Pro chain. Replacement options are stocked at Gustharts.
Is the MS 271 suitable for regular daily use on a farm?
Yes for light-to-medium daily farm use — fencing, hedge laying, windblown timber and firewood. For sustained heavy daily cutting, the MS 291 or MS 391 are better matched.
Does the MS 271 have M-Tronic?
No — the MS 271 uses a compensator carburettor. M-Tronic is available on the professional MS 261 C-M at the same 50.2cc displacement.
Is the MS 271 suitable for homeowners?
Yes — it is well suited to serious homeowners with larger gardens, regular firewood cutting or small-scale estate work, as well as farm and professional users with moderate cutting demands.
| Bar length | 35-45 cm |
| Bar length | 14-18 " |
| Displacement | 50.2 cm³ |
| Power output | 2.6/3.5 kW/HP |
| Weight | 5.6 kg 1) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.2 kg/kW |
| Weight | 6.38 / 6.51 / 6.62 kg 2) |
| Length with bumper strike | 450 mm |
| Sound pressure level | 103 dB(A) 3) |
| Sound power level | 115 dB(A) 3) |
| Vibration values left/right | 4.5/4.5 m/s² 4) |
| Saw chain pitch | .325 " |
| CO2 | 717 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 271 Petrol Chainsaw – Reliable Power for Farm, Estate and Home
Free Spare Chain Available
Worth £20–£40 depending on model
When you add this STIHL chainsaw to your cart, your free matching chain will appear automatically. Simply click "Add Free Item" in the cart to include it with your order.
- Matching chain for this model
- Ideal for quick swaps on the job
- Helps reduce downtime
Your free chain will appear in the cart — just click "Add Free Item" before checkout.
The STIHL MS 271 is a mid-range petrol chainsaw designed for farm, estate and serious domestic use. A 50.2cc 2-MIX engine delivers 2.6 kW (3.5 hp) at 5.6 kg without bar and chain, with bar lengths from 35–45 cm (14–18"). The long-life air filter system with HD2 pre-separation reduces maintenance frequency in dusty field conditions, and the anti-vibration system keeps the saw comfortable across extended firewood or hedge-laying sessions. In stock at Gustharts as an authorised STIHL dealer, with free UK delivery over £75.
Key Features
- 50.2cc 2-MIX Engine, 2.6 kW – Efficient combustion with lower fuel consumption and reduced emissions versus conventional 2-stroke engines.
- 5.6 kg Without Bar and Chain – Manageable weight for daily farm and estate cutting work.
- 35–45 cm Bar Compatibility – Suits firewood processing, hedge laying, fencing and general estate maintenance.
- Long-Life Air Filter System – Pre-separation routing and HD2 filter extend service intervals in dusty environments.
- Compensator Carburettor – Maintains consistent engine performance as the filter loads between cleanings.
- Side-Mounted Chain Tensioning – Tool-free chain adjustments without touching the cutting chain.
- Anti-Vibration System – Steel spring dampening for reduced fatigue during extended use.
- Tool-Free Fuel and Oil Caps – Fast bayonet-style refuelling in the field.
Technical Specifications
Why Choose the STIHL MS 271?
The MS 271 sits between the smaller domestic STIHL range and the heavier farm-spec MS 291 and MS 391. At 50.2cc and 5.6 kg it is well-proportioned for users who need genuine cutting authority for firewood and estate maintenance without the weight of a larger saw. It shares the same 50.2cc displacement as the professional MS 261 C-M but without M-Tronic, making it a more affordable and practically capable choice for farm and estate users who don't need electronic engine management. The compensator carburettor handles normal filter loading well across a working day.
Complete Your Kit
- Replacement Chainsaw Chains – .325" RM3 Pro chains for the MS 271
- Chainsaw Guide Bars – 35–45 cm bars compatible with this model
- 2-Stroke Oil and Fuel – STIHL HP Ultra and MotoMix for 2-MIX engines
- Chain Sharpening Tools – filing kits for .325" chain
- Chainsaw PPE – trousers, helmet, gloves and boots for compliant ground-based cutting
FAQs
How does the MS 271 compare to the MS 291?
The MS 291 has a larger 55.5cc engine producing 2.8 kW versus the MS 271 at 50.2cc and 2.6 kW. Both weigh 5.6 kg. The MS 291 suits slightly heavier and more sustained cutting work; the MS 271 is better for lighter farm and estate use and occasional firewood.
What bar lengths does the MS 271 accept?
STIHL recommend 35–45 cm (14–18") guide bars with .325" RM3 Pro chain. Replacement options are stocked at Gustharts.
Is the MS 271 suitable for regular daily use on a farm?
Yes for light-to-medium daily farm use — fencing, hedge laying, windblown timber and firewood. For sustained heavy daily cutting, the MS 291 or MS 391 are better matched.
Does the MS 271 have M-Tronic?
No — the MS 271 uses a compensator carburettor. M-Tronic is available on the professional MS 261 C-M at the same 50.2cc displacement.
Is the MS 271 suitable for homeowners?
Yes — it is well suited to serious homeowners with larger gardens, regular firewood cutting or small-scale estate work, as well as farm and professional users with moderate cutting demands.
| Bar length | 35-45 cm |
| Bar length | 14-18 " |
| Displacement | 50.2 cm³ |
| Power output | 2.6/3.5 kW/HP |
| Weight | 5.6 kg 1) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.2 kg/kW |
| Weight | 6.38 / 6.51 / 6.62 kg 2) |
| Length with bumper strike | 450 mm |
| Sound pressure level | 103 dB(A) 3) |
| Sound power level | 115 dB(A) 3) |
| Vibration values left/right | 4.5/4.5 m/s² 4) |
| Saw chain pitch | .325 " |
| CO2 | 717 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 Warranty
STIHL offer a 1 year professional warranty or 2 year domestic warranty with all of their machines.
The following exceptions apply:
- AK System, AS System and AI Line cordless products aren't covered under warranty when used by professionals
- AP System machines, batteries and chargers - 2 year professional warranty
- Pressure washers - 2 year professional warranty or 3 year domestic warranty
- Mowers, tillers, shredders, scarifiers & iMOW machines - See STIHL's website here
Extend your Stihl warranty by an additional year when purchasing a STIHL Smart Connector with selected machinery from the petrol and cordless range. Extends your petrol warranty from 1 to 2 years AND 2 to 3 years on select cordless tools.
STIHL offer a 1 year professional warranty or 2 year domestic warranty with all of their machines.
The following exceptions apply:
- AK System, AS System and AI Line cordless products aren't covered under warranty when used by professionals
- AP System machines, batteries and chargers - 2 year professional warranty
- Pressure washers - 2 year professional warranty or 3 year domestic warranty
- Mowers, tillers, shredders, scarifiers & iMOW machines - See STIHL's website here
Extend your Stihl warranty by an additional year when purchasing a STIHL Smart Connector with selected machinery from the petrol and cordless range. Extends your petrol warranty from 1 to 2 years AND 2 to 3 years on select cordless tools.
Delivery & Returns
UK Delivery
Fast, reliable delivery from our UK warehouse.
- Free UK delivery on eligible orders over £75 +VAT. Long, heavy or oversized items may incur an additional delivery charge, shown at checkout.
- UK Standard Delivery from £3.60 + VAT
Estimated delivery: 2–4 working days - Next Working Day Delivery – £6.00 + VAT
Order before 3:00pm (Monday–Friday) for next working day delivery
All UK orders are dispatched Monday–Friday and sent via a tracked courier service.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the UK.
- Europe from £10.00
Estimated delivery: 2–7 working days - Rest of the World from £12.00
Estimated delivery: 2–11 working days
Shipping costs and delivery times are calculated at checkout based on destination and order contents.
Customs, Duties & Taxes
International orders may be subject to local import duties, taxes, or customs charges.
When UPS is selected at checkout, applicable duties and taxes are included in the total price. For other shipping services, duties and taxes may be charged separately on delivery and are the responsibility of the recipient.
Customs processing times may affect delivery estimates.
Returns
30-Day Return Policy
- Items can be returned within 30 days of delivery
- Products must be unused and in original condition
- Return postage costs apply unless the item is faulty or incorrect
For full details, please visit our Shipping & Returns page.
UK Delivery
Fast, reliable delivery from our UK warehouse.
- Free UK delivery on eligible orders over £75 +VAT. Long, heavy or oversized items may incur an additional delivery charge, shown at checkout.
- UK Standard Delivery from £3.60 + VAT
Estimated delivery: 2–4 working days - Next Working Day Delivery – £6.00 + VAT
Order before 3:00pm (Monday–Friday) for next working day delivery
All UK orders are dispatched Monday–Friday and sent via a tracked courier service.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the UK.
- Europe from £10.00
Estimated delivery: 2–7 working days - Rest of the World from £12.00
Estimated delivery: 2–11 working days
Shipping costs and delivery times are calculated at checkout based on destination and order contents.
Customs, Duties & Taxes
International orders may be subject to local import duties, taxes, or customs charges.
When UPS is selected at checkout, applicable duties and taxes are included in the total price. For other shipping services, duties and taxes may be charged separately on delivery and are the responsibility of the recipient.
Customs processing times may affect delivery estimates.
Returns
30-Day Return Policy
- Items can be returned within 30 days of delivery
- Products must be unused and in original condition
- Return postage costs apply unless the item is faulty or incorrect
For full details, please visit our Shipping & Returns page.

