STIHL Petrol Chainsaws

Why buy your STIHL petrol chainsaw from Masseys?

• Huge in-store range: Over 40 petrol chainsaws on display so you can compare sizes, weights and features side-by-side.
• Authorised STIHL dealer: We are a long-established
  STIHL garden machinery dealer
  with full access to genuine parts, accessories and warranty support.
• Expert, honest advice: Our team use the products we sell. We listen to what you need – domestic log cutting, estate maintenance or professional forestry – and match you to the right saw.
• Built, fuelled and tested: When you click and collect, your STIHL petrol chainsaw is assembled, fuelled, chain tension checked and run up in our workshop before you take it away.
• Local delivery available: We deliver across much of Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottingham and surrounding areas. See our
  contact page
  for details.
• Service, repairs & parts: Our on-site workshop looks after routine servicing, chains, bars and repairs for the saws we sell.

You are welcome to simply call in, have a look around our chainsaw display and enjoy the coffee shop while we talk through your options.

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Choosing the right STIHL petrol chainsaw

Below is a simple guide to the types of STIHL petrol chainsaws we stock at Masseys.
For a deeper dive, you can also read our chainsaw buying guide:
Which STIHL chainsaw do I buy?

1. Homeowner & occasional-use STIHL petrol chainsaws

Ideal for cutting winter firewood, logging for a stove, pruning small trees and general jobs around the garden.

• STIHL MS162 Chainsaw –
  lightweight, easy to handle and a superb first petrol chainsaw for general garden work and firewood.
• STIHL MS 172 Chainsaw –
  a step up in performance, ideal if you cut your own logs regularly and want a bit more power with a 14" bar.
• STIHL MS182 Petrol Chainsaw –
  popular with serious domestic users. Great for processing larger volumes of firewood and light estate work.
• STIHL MS182 C-BE Petrol Chainsaw –
  adds Easy2Start and tool-free chain tensioning for easier starting and hassle-free chain adjustment.
• STIHL MS212 Petrol Chainsaw –
  great for larger gardens and heavier firewood, available with 14" or 16" bar options.
• STIHL MS212 C-BE Chainsaw –
  comfort version with Easy2Start and Quick Chain Tensioner for maximum ease of use.

These saws are the best starting point if you mainly cut logs for a wood burner, tidy wind-blown branches, or fell small garden trees and shrubs.

2. All-round property maintenance chainsaws

For larger gardens, smallholdings or people who regularly cut their own timber, a slightly bigger, more durable saw is often the best choice.

• STIHL MS231 C-BE Chainsaw –
  a very popular all-rounder for heavier firewood, small trees and general estate work. Easy starting and tool-free chain tensioning.
• STIHL MS251 Chainsaw –
  one of the largest homeowner-orientated petrol saws, ideal if you regularly cut larger diameter logs and want more power and bar length.
• STIHL MS291 Chainsaw –
  a strong, farm-grade saw available with 18" bar, well suited to heavier firewood and general land management work.
• STIHL MS391 Chainsaw –
  a powerful chainsaw for larger properties, small estates and semi-professional use where extra torque is needed.

3. Landowner & farmer chainsaws

If you are looking after woodland, hedgerows and larger areas of land, these saws provide more torque and longer bars while still being manageable to use all day.

• STIHL MS261 C-M Chainsaw –
  a hugely popular professional-grade 50 cc saw. Great balance of power and weight; ideal for frequent felling, snedding and cross-cutting firewood.
• STIHL MS362 C-M Chainsaw –
  steps up into a more powerful forestry-class machine for serious timber work.
• STIHL MS400.1 C-M Chainsaw –
  innovative magnesium-piston saw giving an excellent power-to-weight ratio in the 60 cc class.

4. Professional forestry & logging chainsaws

For full-time forestry, large timber and the most demanding work, we stock the top end of the STIHL petrol chainsaw range.

• STIHL MS462 C-M Chainsaw –
  a very popular professional felling saw, available with longer bar options and advanced M-Tronic engine management.
• STIHL MS500i Chainsaw –
  the first fuel-injected chainsaw from STIHL, designed for professionals who want outstanding power-to-weight and fast acceleration.
• STIHL MS661 C-M Chainsaw –
  a high-performance saw for large diameter felling, heavy logging and sawmill work.
• STIHL MS881 Petrol Chainsaw –
  the biggest saw in the STIHL range; built for extremely large timber, milling and specialist professional work.

Not sure which model suits you best? Visit our
STIHL petrol chainsaw category
or call in store and our advisers will walk you through the options.

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Key STIHL petrol chainsaw features

All our STIHL petrol chainsaws benefit from STIHL’s engineering and safety technology.
Depending on the model, you will find features such as:

• 2-MIX engines for strong performance with reduced fuel consumption and emissions.
• M-Tronic engine management on selected models for automatic adjustment to conditions and consistently smooth running.
• Anti-vibration systems to reduce fatigue and make longer jobs more comfortable.
• Easy2Start technology and decompression valves on many models for easier starting.
• Quick Chain Tensioning (B) on C-BE models, allowing tool-free chain adjustment.
• STIHL Ematic bar lubrication for efficient oiling and reduced oil consumption.
• QuickStop chain brakes and low-kickback chain options for improved safety.

When you visit our store, we can talk you through which of these features you will genuinely benefit from,
so you only pay for what you really need.

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Chains, bars, PPE and accessories

A petrol chainsaw is only as good as its chain, bar and the protective equipment you wear.
At Masseys we stock:

• Replacement chains
  and guide bars for most STIHL models.
• Chainsaw accessories
  including files, depth-gauge tools, screnches, fuel cans and carry cases.
• Chainsaw helmets, eye and ear protection, gloves, boots and protective trousers.

If you are unsure what you need to go with your new saw, just ask in store – our team will make sure you leave with the correct chain, oil and protective gear.

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More chainsaw options at Masseys

While this page focuses on STIHL petrol chainsaws, we also stock:

• Cordless chainsaws
  from STIHL, Husqvarna, Bosch and more.
• Petrol chainsaws from other brands
  including Husqvarna.
• Our full
  chainsaw department
  covering everything from small cordless pruning saws to the largest pro-level petrol models.
• A huge range of
  garden machinery
  if you are also looking for mowers, strimmers, hedge trimmers or blowers.

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FAQ – STIHL petrol chainsaws at Masseys

Is a petrol chainsaw or a battery chainsaw better for me?

If you regularly cut hardwood logs, fell larger trees or work away from power, a
STIHL petrol chainsaw gives you maximum power and long run times.
If you mainly do lighter pruning and occasional log cutting and prefer quieter, low-maintenance tools,
consider our STIHL battery chainsaws.
Many customers own both – a petrol saw for heavy work and a cordless saw for quick jobs.

Do you assemble and test the chainsaw before I collect it?

Yes. When you order a STIHL petrol chainsaw for click & collect, our workshop team will build it,
fill it with fuel and chain oil, tension the chain and run it up.
That way you leave with a ready-to-use saw and clear advice on safe starting and operation.

Can you help me decide which model is right?

Absolutely. Visit our
STIHL petrol chainsaw department in store
or if you prefer, you can call or email us using the details on our contact page
and we will talk you through the options.

Where are you located?

We are based at 129 Swadlincote Road, Woodville, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 8DA.
Directions and a map are available on our
How to find us page.

Do you offer servicing and repairs for STIHL petrol chainsaws?

Yes. As an authorised STIHL dealer we offer servicing, warranty support and repairs on the saws we sell,
along with chains, bars and other genuine parts. Just bring your saw to store or get in touch via
https://www.masseys-diy.co.uk/contact-us/.

To see current pricing and availability for individual models, simply scroll up to the product listings
on this page or visit the main STIHL chainsaw category here:
https://www.masseys-diy.co.uk/stihl-chainsaws/.