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£555.82 (inc. VAT)
The STIHL MS 251 petrol chainsaw is one of the most powerful and durable top-range domestic chainsaws available, making it the ideal choice for homeowners, smallholders, gardeners and property maintenance professionals. Designed for cutting firewood, pruning, storm cleanup and light timber construction, the MS 251 delivers high torque, excellent cutting power and outstanding fuel efficiency.
Equipped with STIHL’s advanced 2-MIX engine technology, this chainsaw offers up to 20% lower fuel consumption and 70% lower emissions compared to traditional STIHL 2-stroke engines of the same output—making it both powerful and eco-conscious.
The MS 251 petrol chainsaw delivers strong torque and fast acceleration with reduced emissions and improved fuel economy, ideal for firewood processing, branch cutting, and domestic forestry work.
Prolonged chainsaw use can cause hand and arm fatigue. STIHL’s advanced anti-vibration system significantly reduces vibration transfer to the handles, giving you:
More comfort
Better control
Reduced strain during long cutting sessions
Perfect for regular home and garden maintenance.
For maximum engine protection and reduced maintenance, the MS 251 features:
Pre-separation air routing – removes coarse debris before it reaches the filter
HD2 heavy-duty air filter – captures fine dust
Longer service intervals compared to conventional filter systems
This ensures reliable performance even in dusty or demanding cutting conditions.
The built-in compensator system automatically adjusts fuel delivery to maintain:
Constant engine performance
Stable fuel consumption
Clean exhaust levels
Even as the air filter becomes dirty, the MS 251 maintains high power output without immediate cleaning.
The convenient side-access chain tensioner allows quick and safe chain adjustments:
No contact with the sharp chain
No need to remove the sprocket cover
Faster maintenance on the job
Perfect for beginners and seasoned users alike.
The STIHL Ematic system precisely controls chain oil distribution, delivering lubrication exactly where it’s needed, reducing oil consumption by up to 50%.
Ideal for users who regularly work with:
Dusty timber
Long guide bars
High-frequency cutting
The bayonet-style, tool-free fuel and oil caps ensure hassle-free refilling, making the MS 251 extremely easy to maintain.
Perfect for firewood cutting, domestic tree maintenance, storm cleanup, and light construction
Excellent power-to-weight ratio
Durable build quality for long-term household use
Low emissions and high efficiency
Comfortable operation for extended cutting sessions
Homeowners
Gardeners & domestic users
Landowners & smallholding maintenance
Cutting firewood & logs
Light forestry and property upkeep
Delivery
Most products are kept in stock, and we aim to deliver your order within 1- 2 working days. If the item is out of stock, we will keep you informed of any major delays. MowShop shall not be held liable for any delays in delivering goods, nor shall they be held liable for delays caused to customers work commitments due to your order not arriving on time. MowShop shall not be liable to customers for charges for hire of alternate machinery or labour. MowShop will not be liable for compensation of any kind due to late delivery of machinery or failure of machinery or damage to property from delivery. Delivery of products is usually 1-2 days from receipt of order and clearance of payment. Delivery of tractors is usually 3 – 7 working days after receipt of order. Products will be despatched to your preferred address directly from our distributors. A detailed receipt, together with a copy of the credit card payment receipt, will be posted separately to you.
Cancellation Rights: Returns & Refunds after delivery
In accordance with existing UK Distance Selling Regulations and the SafeBuy Web Trader Code you have the right to cancel your order within 14 days of receiving your goods if you wish to return the items. To be eligible for a return, ensure that the goods remain unused and are retained in their original packaging and are in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging. You must contact us before returning an item on 0345 222 1538, failure to do so may result in us being unable to action the refund process. We take no responsibility for items that are returned without prior contact or without authorisation from ourselves. You must return your products within 30 days of delivery at your own cost and risk. Returns should be sent to MOWSHOP, Allscott, Telford, Shropshire, TF6 5ED We will refund the price you paid for such goods within 30 days of the date of receiving the returned items, provided that the goods are returned by you and received by us in the condition they were in when delivered to you. Items returned without prior agreement will be refused and returned to sender resulting in you being liable for an extra charge from the couriers. If MowShop arranges to collect your items the cost to the buyer would be £36. This amount will be deducted from any refundable amount. If the returned item has been USED or isn’t in its ORIGINAL PACKAGING devaluing the goods resulting in handling them beyond what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics or functioning of the goods we will deduct a reasonable amount from the refund, up to the contract price to cover us being unable to resell the item for its full value. We advise you take photos of the item and packaging before returning as a record of its condition, in the event of any damage acquired by the couriers when in transit. Please ensure there is no petrol or oil in the products and any batteries are disconnected before returning the items. Do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer. We will require a receipt or proof of purchase. The item must be boxed and package correctly as advised by the courier, a courier will refuse to collect the item if it is not properly boxed and we will charge for failed collections. The product remains yours until successfully received and signed for by a member of Mowshop.
Stihl, a German family-owned company founded in 1926, is an industry benchmark for high-quality outdoor power equipment. As the world’s top-selling chainsaw brand since 1971, they’re also the only manufacturer of their own saw chains and guide bars. Stihl offers a comprehensive range to suit professional forestry, landscaping, construction, and gardening, covering chainsaws, hedge trimmers, brushcutters, blowers, robotic and ride-on lawn mowers, pressure washers, tillers, grass trimmers, and scarifiers. Built with precision engineering, anti-vibration features, and easy-start systems, Stihl tools are celebrated for their durability, innovation, and user performance across the globe.
All machines shown in the current STIHL Sales Catalogue are covered for a period of 2 years** from the date of purchase by the Owner, when used for the designed purpose of that product by Domestic Users.
**STIHL High Pressure Cleaners are covered for an extended warranty period of 3 years in Domestic use.
See below for STIHL Grounds care applicable warranty periods.
All batteries and chargers for cordless products shown in the current STIHL Sales Catalogue are covered for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase by the Owner, when used for the designed purpose of that product by Domestic Users.
All machines shown in the current STIHL Sales Catalogue are covered for a period of 1 year** from the date of purchase by the Owner, when used for the designed purpose of that product by Professional Users (Including Hire, Rental and Construction Industry, Farm and Estate).
STIHL AS System, AI Line and AK System cordless products are not covered under warranty when used by Professional Users (including Hire, Rental and Construction Industry, Farm and Estate).
**STIHL High Pressure Cleaners are covered for an extended warranty period of 2 years in Professional use. NOTE: There will be no extension to the warranty period on products sold to the Hire, Rental and Construction Industry. The existing 1 year warranty period will remain for these products.
Ignition modules – There is a 2 year warranty on ignition modules.
**STIHL AP System Tools, Batteries and Battery products are covered for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase by the Owner, when used for the designed purpose of that product by Professional Users (including Hire, Rental and Construction Industry, Farm and Estate).
Spare parts are covered by a 1 year warranty.
All products shown in the current Sales Catalogue are covered for the period as shown below:
PPE – Personal protective equipment is covered for a period of 1 year for all user types.
* Subject to product registration and annual servicing (otherwise 2 years) ** Whole handlebar mechanism
Semi synthetic chain lubricant offering outstanding protection against wear
Semi-synthetic "low-smoke oil" recommended for STIHL 4-MIX engines.
Enables professional users to digitally manage their machines
Twin canister for 5 litres of fuel and 3 litres of chain oil
