MS 271 Petrol Chainsaw: Durable chainsaw for harvesting firewood, with lightweight guide bar
The STIHL MS 271 petrol chainsaw is the perfect tool for harvesting firewood and landscaping use. Features a newly designed Light 04 guide bar as well as the new .325” RM3 Pro saw chain for improved cutting performance. The high performance .325” saw chain provides up to 20% more cutting performance compared to its predecessor due to the narrower kerf. Economical 2-MIX engine, long-life air filter system, tool-free filler caps for safe and easy refuelling, fast service access thanks to one-piece engine cover.

Extend your domestic warranty from 2 to 3 years with the purchase of 5 litres of STIHL MotoMix® fuel and this product. Your STIHL Approved Dealer will register your extended warranty on the STIHL warranty database at point of purchase.

Find the correct replacement guide bar and saw chain for your tool with the STIHL bar & chain advisor.

Exterior design of STIHL guide bars are subject to change. Technical specifications remain the same.

Displacement 50.2 cm³
Power 2.60 kW
Engine power 3.50 HP
CO2 717 g/kWh
Device weight without refuelling 5.6 kg 1)
System weight without refuelling 6.51 / 6.62 kg 2)
Power-to-weight ratio 2.20 kg/kW
Bar length 40 / 45 cm 3)
Bar length 16 / 18 in 3)
Groove width 1.30 mm
Groove width 50 in
Saw chain pitch .325″
Device length with bumper spike 450 mm 1)
Sound pressure level 103 dB(A) 4)
Sound power level 113 dB(A) 4)
Vibration level left 4.5 m/s² 5)
Vibration level right 4.5 m/s² 5)