Stihl - MS 251 WOOD BOSS®

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The MS 251 WOOD BOSS® combines reliable power, efficient fuel usage, and a user-friendly design — built to handle firewood cutting, small-tree felling, pruning, and general property maintenance with ease and confidence. 

Key Features & Benefits

• Balanced Power & Efficiency: Powered by a 45.6 cc STIHL 2-MIX engine delivering about 3.0 bhp (2.2 kW), offering plenty of cutting strength for home properties, firewood, and light-to-medium forestry tasks.

• Improved Emissions & Fuel Use: Compared to earlier models, the MS 251 delivers up to 20% improved fuel efficiency and up to 50–70% reduced exhaust emissions, aligning with environmental considerations and extended run-times.

• Comfortable to Use: The saw features an effective anti-vibration system to reduce user fatigue on longer jobs, plus ergonomic balance and manageable weight (~11.0 lbs powerhead) for comfortable, extended use.

• Convenient Operation & Maintenance: Tool-free fuel and oil caps simplify refueling and maintenance; a Master Control Lever streamlines start/stop/choke functions letting you manage the saw safely with one hand on the handle.

• Versatile Cutting: Compatible with 16″ – 18″ guide bars and .325″ RM3 OILOMATIC® chains, making the MS 251 well-suited for tasks like thinning, pruning, firewood cutting, limb removal, or property cleanup.