When you rely on firewood to keep your home warm and cozy, you need a powerful tool to build a solid woodpile. With an exceptional power-to-weight ratio, the STIHL MS 250 is up to the job. For many years, this model has been a customer favorite, offering a perfect blend of efficiency and reliability for tackling clearing tasks, cleanup, and cutting through small trees.
Equipped with a 45.4 cc engine delivering a robust 3.0 bhp, the MS 250 provides the high performance needed for frequent woodcutting while remaining lightweight at just 10.1 lbs. Whether you are preparing for winter or maintaining your property, this chainsaw brings incredible performance every time.
Key Features & Benefits
Reliable Performance & Safety
- Exceptional Power-to-Weight Ratio: Built to provide heavy-duty cutting power without the bulk, reducing user fatigue during long workdays.
- STIHL Quickstop: A chain stopping system designed to reduce the risk of injury by stopping the chain rotation in fractions of a second during certain kickback situations.
- Winter/Summer Shutter: Allows the carburetor to operate at optimum temperature year-round and helps prevent carburetor icing when working in temperatures below 50°F.
- Master Control Lever: An easy-to-use single lever that operates the choke, starting throttle lock, and on-off switch.
Convenient Maintenance
- Toolless Fuel and Oil Caps: Simply lift the lever and twist the caps to remove or tighten without the need for tools; includes retainers to keep caps attached.
- Side-Access Chain Tensioner: Makes it much more convenient for the user to adjust the saw chain with a bar wrench from the side of the housing.
- Easy-Access Air Filter Cover: Effortlessly remove the cover for fast filter cleaning or replacement to keep your saw running at peak efficiency.
User Comfort & Durability
- Anti-Vibration System: Specifically designed to minimize vibration levels, providing a more comfortable working experience for the operator.
- High-Tech Polymer Housing: Lightweight, durable, and corrosion-resistant, designed to withstand years of hard use around the home.
- Throttle Trigger Lockout: A vital safety feature that must be depressed before the trigger can be activated.
Technical Specifications
| Intended Use | Homeowner |
| Displacement | 45.4 cc |
| Engine Power | 3.0 bhp |
| Powerhead Weight | 10.1 lbs. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 oz. |
| Chain Oil Capacity | 6.8 oz. |
| Recommended Bar Length | 18 in. |
| Chain Type | .325" RM3 |
