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MS 400 C-M

MS 400 C-M
MS 400 C-M
MS 400 C-M
MS 400 C-M
$1,999.00
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  • For professionals in forestry
  • World’s first STIHL chainsaw with magnesium piston
  • Outstanding power-to-weight ratio of 1.45 kg/kW
    • Available to buy from STIHL Approved Dealers
    Buy this product at one of our many local stores. Find a store and contact the dealer for information about the availability.

    Safety Instructions

    Technical details

    Bar length50 cm
    Bar length20 in
    Displacement66.8 cm³
    Displacement4.1 cu-in
    Power4 kW

    Features

    The pictures shown are sample photos. The actual appearance of the equipment features and their specific attachment to the product may differ from the pictorial representations, but will have the same functionality.

    Intense vibration at the handles of power tools can lead to longer-term effects of blood vessels in the hands and arms. STIHL have therefore developed an effective anti-vibration system where by the oscillations from the machines engine are dampened which significantly reduces vibrations at the handles.
    Anti-vibration 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.
    CAPTIVE NUTS
    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.
    Decompression valve
    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.
    Speed regulator
    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.
    Compensator
    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.
    Longlife filter system with pre-separation
    OPTIMAL POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO. The extremely lightweight magnesium piston gives you an excellent power-to-weight ratio, allowing you to work highly efficiently and enjoy a long service life. In addition, a chainsaw with a magnesium piston is designed for a high maximum speed.
    MS 400 C-M
    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.
    Variable flow oil pump
    RELIABLE WORK WITH BEST PERFORMANCE. With the STIHL M-Tronic, you have the best performance from your implement right from the start. The fully electronic engine management regulates the ignition point and fuel metering in every work situation, taking into account external conditions such as temperature, altitude and fuel quality.
    STIHL M-Tronic
    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.
    STIHL 4-port technology
    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.
    SIDE-MOUNTED CHAIN TENSIONING
    The STIHL 2-MIX engine is both powerful and economical. Separating the exhaust emissions from the unburnt gas minimises scavenging losses, and therefore increases the power output while reducing consumption.<br /><br />The two-stroke engine with STIHL 2-MIX technology saves up to 20% of fuel and reduces emissions by up to 70% compared to STIHL 2-stroke engines of the same performance class without 2-MIX technology.
    STIHL 2 MIX engine
    QUICK AND EASY TO USE. With tool-free fuel cap, you can open and close oil and fuel tanks in just a few simple steps, thanks to a bayonet closure.
    TOOL-FREE FUEL CAP FOR OIL AND FUEL TANKS
    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.
    Ematic chain lubricating system

    The first chainsaw with a magnesium piston

    Thanks to the magnesium piston developed in-house by STIHL, the innovative STIHL MS 400 C-M petrol chainsaw offers a range of advantages for forestry professionals. Thanks to the reduced weight of the piston and the lightweight overall construction, this chainsaw has a power-to-weight ratio of 1.45 kg/kW.

    But when it comes to felling, delimbing and processing wood in medium-density forests, we know it is not just power that is important. That’s why the advanced version of the STIHL MS 400 C-M chainsaw is equipped with STIHL M-Tronic to enable you to work efficiently. This version also allows for calibration of the system. STIHL ElastoStart supports you when you start your chainsaw, making start-up particularly easy, while the STIHL anti-vibration system reduces vibrations to protect your muscles and joints,. The STIHL MS 400 C-M petrol chainsaw features a long-life air filter system to ensure uninterrupted operation for as long as possible. This consists of a routing pre-separator and an HD2 filter.

    MS 400 C-M

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