STIHL MS 300 16" Petrol Chainsaw

The STIHL MS 300 16" Petrol Chainsaw is a purpose-built professional saw for foresters, arborists, tree surgeons, landscapers and commercial ground care teams who need dependable performance day after day. If your work involves felling, limbing, snedding, timber processing or firewood cutting, this model offers the balance, control and cutting strength to keep jobs moving efficiently.

Replacing the well-regarded MS 261 C-M, the MS 300 C-M has been completely redeveloped to perform in the 50 cc class with real confidence. Its 53.3 cc engine and 3.3 kW output provide strong, usable power, while the compact 4.8 kg powerhead helps reduce fatigue during long days on site. For professionals who spend hours working with a chainsaw, that combination of power-to-weight ratio, comfort and responsiveness is especially valuable.

The MS 300 C-M is designed to keep cutting speed up in thicker timber, with excellent torque that helps reduce bogging down mid-cut. That makes it a smart choice for tree surgeons and forestry users who need consistent performance when moving from pruning through to more demanding cutting tasks. Rapid chain acceleration supports clean, efficient cuts, helping you work with confidence in both open and confined conditions.

STIHLs latest M-Tronic 3.0 engine management system automatically adjusts fuel metering and ignition timing to suit the working conditions. Whether you are dealing with cold starts, changing altitude or varying timber density, the saw is set up to deliver smooth running and reliable performance. For professional users who value consistency and reduced setup time, this intelligent system is a major advantage.

With its compact body, low gyroscopic forces and improved rear handle geometry, the MS 300 C-M feels controlled and responsive in the cut. That is particularly beneficial for arborists, tree surgeons and foresters carrying out directional felling, plunge cuts or awkward limbing work. Parallel plunge-cutting guides and a vertical felling line help improve accuracy, making it easier to maintain cutting direction and depth exactly where you need them.

The saw also includes a wide knee support and STIHLs anti-vibration system, helping reduce strain over longer working periods. If you regularly use a chainsaw throughout the day, these comfort-focused features can make a noticeable difference to control, confidence and overall productivity.

The MS 300 C-M has been equipped with a range of thoughtful features that help keep downtime to a minimum. A side-mounted chain tensioning system makes re-tensioning quicker and more secure, while captive nuts on the sprocket cover help prevent loss during maintenance. A tool-free bayonet fuel cap makes refuelling simpler, especially when working on busy sites or in the field.

Maintenance is also made easier by the HD2 air filter with pre-separation, which helps extend service intervals and protect the engine from fine dust. The controlled-delivery oil pump and STIHL Ematic system help reduce oil consumption while ensuring the bar and chain receive lubrication where it is needed most. For commercial users and serious homeowners with demanding property maintenance needs, these features support efficient run time and less interruption.

From forestry and arboriculture through to estate maintenance and firewood processing, the STIHL MS 300 C-M is designed for users who want a reliable, well-balanced petrol chainsaw with strong torque, fast acceleration and refined handling. It is especially well suited to professional tree work specialists, landscapers and commercial ground care users who need a saw that feels powerful, precise and comfortable in demanding conditions.

If you are looking for a chainsaw that combines professional-grade cutting performance, intelligent engine management and practical everyday usability, the MS 300 C-M is a highly capable choice.

• FOR SIMPLE AND SECURE RE-TENSIONING. Side-mounted chain tensioning allows for protected, easy and quick chain tensioning and replacement. The tensioning screw is inserted laterally through the sprocket cover.
• RELIABLE WORK WITH THE BEST PERFORMANCE. With STIHL M-Tronic, you’ll have the best performance from your work tool from the outset. Fully electronic engine management regulates the ignition timing and fuel metering in all work situations, taking into account external conditions such as temperature, altitude and fuel quality.
• OIL CONSUMPTION BASED ON NEED. The controlled-delivery oil pump reduces your chainsaw’s oil consumption by up to 50%. To use it, simply select the E position. For very long cutting attachments or very dry wood, an additional oil volume can be set by the user.
• EXTENDED FILTER SERVICE LIFE. Pre-separation routing removes coarse, larger particles from the airstream before they can reach the actual filter. The HD2 filter keeps even fine dust away from the engine, ensuring a long engine service life, long cleaning intervals and easy maintenance of your chainsaw. When we refer to a long-life air filter system in chainsaws, this exclusively describes models that have pre-separation routing and an HD2 filter. With this system, you benefit from a significantly longer filter service life compared to conventional air filter systems.
• INCREASES SERVICE LIFE. The HD2 filter protects your power tool’s engine against even the finest dust, ensuring a longer service life and reduced wear. The filter made from PET material has up to 70% finer pores than fleece and polyamide filters, and is also oil- and water-repellent. This also makes it easier to clean the filter. When needed, the filter cartridge can be easily replaced without tools.
• REDUCED MAINTENANCE. The compensator is a control system in the carburettor, which uses pressure compensation to ensure that engine performance, exhaust gas quality and fuel consumption remain virtually constant over a long period of time, despite increasing contamination of the air filter. You do not need to clean the air filter until there is a noticeable drop in performance. This means that you can work for a long time without maintenance.
• QUICK AND EASY TO USE. Thanks to the bayonet closure, you can open and close the tool-free fuel cap in just a few simple steps.
• PERCEPTIBLY LOW WEIGHT WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE. Thanks to modern techniques, the use of lightweight materials and compact design, this power tool has a very good power-to-weight ratio. This means that you can work particularly effortlessly, without having to forgo high performance.
• REDUCES OIL CONSUMPTION. The STIHL Ematic system comprises a STIHL Ematic or Ematic S guide bar, a STIHL Oilomatic saw chain and a controlled-delivery oil pump. It ensures that the chain oil gets to where it is needed for lubrication. This allows you to reduce oil consumption by up to 50%. If you often work in dusty conditions or if you use long guide bars, you can quickly and easily increase the oil quantity at any time with the new oil pump system.
• PROTECTION AGAINST LOSS The nuts are attached to the sprocket cover in a captive manner. This makes it impossible for the nuts to fall off and get lost when the cover is removed.
• FOR LOWER FUEL CONSUMPTION AND HIGH PERFORMANCE. Thanks to STIHL four-channel technology, you can work with your power tool with very low fuel consumption and high performance. The four overflow channels guide the fuel-and-air mixture into the cylinder in a targeted and more compressed manner, which optimally burns the fuel and significantly increases the performance of the engine.
• AIDS CUTTING DIRECTION AND DEPTH. The parallel plunge guides on the fan housing of the chainsaw help improve control during plunge cutting. These visual aids make it easy to check both the cutting direction and cutting depth. The plunge guides are positioned at a 90° angle to the vertical felling guide, allowing you to accurately determine the intended felling direction.
• EFFORTLESS START-UP. The decompression valve makes it easier to start your power tool. When starting, you can allow some of the compressed mixture to escape from the cylinder by opening the valve. This protects the start-up system and reduces the amount of force required on the starter cord.
• SIMPLIFIED OPERATION. The machine requires only one starting position on the combi lever, making operation simpler and more intuitive. When the machine is switched off, the stop function automatically returns the control lever to the operating position. This enables a warm engine to be restarted quickly without any additional adjustments.
• HIGHLY POWER-EFFICIENT. With the STIHL 2-MIX engine, you can reduce exhaust emissions and fuel consumption, and therefore operating costs. This 2-stroke engine is low-maintenance and uses fuel efficiently even at high power levels. Use a mixture of petrol and engine oil as fuel. The STIHL 2-MIX engine complies with the strict EU Stage V emissions directive.
• FOR MORE PLEASANT WORK. Vibrations can occur when you put your power tools through their paces, and these are particularly noticeable in the grip area. The buffer and spring elements of the STIHL anti-vibration system reduce the transmission of vibrations to the handle area and therefore to your body. The result is that your power tool is more comfortable to hold and your work is much less tiring.

Displacement 53.2cm3

Power 3.3kW

Engine Power 4.5HP

Weight 4.8kg (without fuel/bar and chain)

Bar size 16"

Saw chain pitch .325"

Sound Pressure Level 104dB