The difference between professional and semi-professional chainsaws

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN A PROFESSIONAL AND SEMI-PROFESSIONAL CHAINSAW?

This is a question that we get asked very often and in this article we will explain the differences between the STIHL MS 261 CM (professional) and the STIHL MS 271 (semi-professional) and find the chainsaw that's right for you.

STIHL MS 261 CM (professional)

The STIHL MS 261 CM chainsaw is the top of the category in the 50 cc professional segment, it has a displacement of 50.2 cc with a weight of 4.9 kg and a power of 4.1 Hp (3.0 Kw).

The engine crankcases are made entirely of aluminum and is equipped with M-Tronic technology, which automatically regulates the carburetion in any condition.

It also has the possibility of regulating the flow rate of the chain oil via a special screw.

STIHL MS 271 (semi-professional)

The STIHL MS 271 chainsaw has a displacement of 50.2 cc and a power of 3.5 Hp (2.6 Kw) with a weight of 5.6 Kg.

The crankcases are made of composite material (ABS), it does NOT have M-Tronic technology but a traditional carburettor and it is not possible to adjust the oil flow.

THE DIFFERENCES SUMMARIZED

	MS 261 CM	MS 271
Displacement	50.2 cc	50.2 cc
Power	4.1 Hp (3 Kw)	3.5 HP (2.6 Kw)
Weight	4.9KG	5.6KG
Carburetion	M-Tronic	Traditional
Engine crankcase material	Aluminum	ABS
Oil flow adjustment	YES	NO
Carburetion	Autonomous with technology M-tronic	Manual with adjustment screws

WHAT AUDIENCE ARE THEY ADDRESSED TO?

The two chainsaws are obviously aimed at different people, the MS 261 CM is recommended for public bodies, professionals, lumberjacks, forestry bodies or people who use it assiduously and periodically, the MS 271 is a chainsaw aimed at demanding private individuals or those who have some medium sized logs to process but doesn't use it very often.

If you want to buy these chainsaws we leave you the link to our website:

-STIHL MS 261 CM chainsaw

-STIHL MS 271 chainsaw