STIHL MS 300 16" Petrol Chainsaw

Built for serious, everyday forestry work, the STIHL MS 300 C-M is a professional petrol chainsaw designed for foresters, arborists, landscapers, tree surgeons and demanding ground care users who need a reliable saw that feels balanced, powerful and responsive in the cut. If you need a machine that can handle felling, limbing, snedding, timber processing and firewood cutting with confidence, this model is a highly capable choice.

At the heart of the MS 300 C-M is a newly developed 53.3 cc 2-stroke petrol engine delivering strong cutting performance with an excellent power-to-weight ratio. With a powerhead weighing just 4.8 kg, it is designed to help reduce fatigue during long days on site, making it especially well suited to professional users, tree work specialists and commercial ground care teams who need dependable performance throughout the working day.

STIHL has equipped the MS 300 C-M with the latest M-Tronic 3.0 engine management system, which automatically adjusts fuel metering and ignition timing to suit conditions as they change. That means smoother starting, consistent running and optimum performance whether you are working in cold weather, varying altitudes or changing timber conditions. For anyone who values efficiency, ease of use and dependable results, this intelligent engine management system is a major advantage.

The saw also delivers impressive torque, helping it maintain chain speed in thicker wood and reducing the chance of bogging down mid-cut. Fast chain acceleration supports clean, confident cutting, making this an excellent tool for arborists and forestry professionals who need to move quickly from one task to the next without losing cutting efficiency.

The compact body, low gyroscopic forces and improved rear handle geometry combine to give the MS 300 C-M a controlled, responsive feel. That is particularly valuable when working in awkward positions, carrying out plunge cuts or making accurate directional felling cuts. Parallel plunge-cutting lines and a vertical felling line help guide the saw for improved accuracy, which will appeal to users who want precision and confidence in demanding tree work.

Comfort has also been carefully considered. The wide knee support and STIHL anti-vibration system help reduce strain during extended use, making this model especially suitable for professionals who spend long periods on saw operations. For tree surgeons, foresters and landscapers, these details can make a noticeable difference to comfort and control over the course of a full working day.

The MS 300 C-M includes a number of thoughtful features to help keep working interruptions to a minimum. An easy-to-access adjustable oil pump allows quick oil flow adjustment with a standard combination tool, while a 50% fuel level marker makes it easy to check when refuelling is needed. The underside rib pattern helps the saw glide more smoothly along timber and reduces dirt build-up, which is useful when working in dirty or demanding site conditions.

Maintenance is made easier too, thanks to the long-life HD2 air filter with pre-separation, helping extend service intervals and reduce downtime. STIHLs Ematic system directs oil exactly where it is needed, helping reduce oil consumption while maintaining effective lubrication of the bar and chain. For busy professionals and homeowners with serious property maintenance demands, these features support lower running interruptions and more efficient day-to-day use.

With its strong torque, intelligent engine management and professional-grade handling, the STIHL MS 300 C-M is a well-rounded chainsaw for users who need performance they can trust. It is a compelling option for anyone working in forestry, arboriculture, estate maintenance or demanding home ground care, where reliability, comfort and cutting precision all matter.

• 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