Petrol Chainsaws £300-£399

STIHL MS 211C-BE Tough Mid-Range Compact Chainsaw 12" Guide Bar

The Stihl MS210 Mid-range Compact Chainsaw is ideal for chopping firewood and building with wood and can fell trees up to 30cm in diameter. This easy to handle saw has been built with safety to the fore, incorporating a Quick Stop Super chain brake, which stops the saw chain in the event of kick-back, or when the rear-handle is released. Comfort is maximised and operator fatigue is minimised thanks to its highly effective anti-vibration system. Other professional grade features include the Oilomatic chain lubrication system, which reduces friction and wear, extending service life, and Side Chain Tensioning which allows the chain tension to be easily adjusted, without risk of contact with the chain.
Technical data:
Displacement 35.2 cm³
Power output 1.6/2.2 kW/PS
Weight Without bar/chain 4.8 kg
Power-to-weight ratio 3.0 kg/kW
Oilomatic saw chain pitch/type 3/8" Picco Micro
Bar length 12"/30cm
Features:
Anti-vibration system
Chain Quick Tensioning (B)
Ematic chain lubrication system
Four channel technology
Manual primer pump (Purger)
Quickstop chain brake
Single-lever control
Special filler cap
STIHL ErgoStart (E)
AVAILABLE WITH 12"/14" GUIDE

Makita DCS3501-40 Petrol Chainsaw (40cm Guide-Bar)

The Makita DCS3501-40 Petrol Chainsaw is a compact, lightweight and easy-to-handle tool, which is equipped with a high-torque two-stroke engine with electronic-ignition for dependable cold-weather starting, and 'Easy-Start' for reduced compression-resistance. Features include comprehensive vibration-damping, which minimises stress on the operator's hands and arms; a side-mounted air-intake, which keeps the carburettor free of dust and helps to maintain optimum performance levels; and Makita's new 'Touch & Stop' safety system, whereby a light touch on the combi-switch brings the chain to a dead stop.

Included: universal wrench, chain-protection cover

Engine: 2-stroke
Cubic capacity: 35cc
Bar size: 35cm
Chain gauge: 3/8" chain, 1.3mm
Ignition: electronic
Power rating: 2.1hp
Net weight: 3.8kg

STIHL MS 211 Tough Mid-Range Compact Chainsaw 14" Guide Bar

Technical data:
Displacement 35.2 cm³
Power output 1.6/2.2 kW/PS
Weight Without bar/chain 4.4 kg
Power-to-weight ratio 2.8 kg/kW
Oilomatic saw chain pitch/type 3/8" Picco Micro
Bar length 12"/30cm
Features:
Anti-vibration system
Ematic chain lubrication system
Four channel technology
Quickstop chain brake
Side chain tensioner
Single-lever control
Special filler cap
AVAILABLE WITH 14"/16" GUIDE

STIHL MSE 180 C-BQ - Hobby Chainsaw 12" Guide Bar

The Stihl MSE 180 C-BQ Hobby Chainsaw is a slightly more powerful saw, ideal for chopping firewood, thinning shrubs and bushes, shaping trees and most other light domestic tasks. Particularly safe and easy to handle, this saw employs much of the technology featured in Stihl’s professional range saws. These features include Chain Quick Tensioning, which allows the chain to be quickly adjusted without tools; a Quick Stop Super chain brake, which stops the saw when the rear handle is released, and the Oilomatic chain lubrication system, which significantly reduces wear, consequently extending the life of the cutting attachment.
Technical data:
Rated voltage 230 V
Power output 1.8 kW
Weight With bar and chain, without cable 4.2 kg
Power-to-weight ratio 1.9 kg/kW
Oilomatic saw chain pitch/type 3/8" P Picco Micro
Bar length 12"30 cm
Cable length 4.0 m
Features:
Chain Quick Tensioning
Ematic chain lubrication system
Overload protection
QuickStop Super (Q)
Self-disconnecting carbon brushes
AVAILABLE WITH 12"/14"/16" GUIDE

Makita DCS4301-35 Petrol Chainsaw (35cm Guide Bar)

A rugged, high-performance tool, the Makita DCS4301-35 Petrol Chainsaw has the build-quality and torque-levels required to deal day-in-day-out with tough, professional applications. Its compact size, lightweight design and comprehensive vibration-insulation allow you to work for extended periods with minimal fatigue; while its two-stage air-filter ensures optimum performance-levels are kept-up with little maintenance. Other features include automatic chain-oiling, which allows you to work effectively with woods of differing densities; electronic-ignition for reliable cold-weather starting; and an automatic chain-brake to protect the operator in the event of kick-back.

Included: universal wrench, chain-protection cover, bar and chain, tool-kit

Engine: 2-stroke
Cubic capacity: 43cc
Bar size: 35cm
Chain gauge: .325" chain, 1.3mm
Ignition: electronic
Power rating: 2.8hp
Net weight: 4.2kg

Makita DCS4301-45 Petrol Chainsaw (45cm Guide Bar)

The Makita DCS4301-45 Petrol Chainsaw is a robust, high-torque machine which has the performance and build-quality to deal with tough applications and intensive commercial use. Its two-stage air-filter ensures optimum performance-levels are kept-up with little maintenance; while its compact size, lightweight design and comprehensive vibration-insulation allow you to work for extended periods with minimal fatigue. Other features include an automatic chain-brake to protect the operator in the event of kick-back; automatic chain-oiling, which allows you to work effectively with woods of differing densities; and electronic-ignition for reliable cold-weather starting.

Included: universal wrench, chain-protection cover, bar and chain, tool-kit

Engine: 2-stroke
Cubic capacity: 43cc
Bar size: 45cm
Chain gauge: .325" chain, 1.3mm
Ignition: electronic
Power rating: 2.8hp
Net weight: 4.2kg

Hitachi CS33ET (30S) Top-Handle Petrol Chainsaw (30cm Guide-Bar)

The Hitachi CS33ET (30S) Top-Handle Petrol Chainsaw is a high-quality but low-priced machine, ideal for day-to-day cutting jobs around the yard and garden. Its powerful 32.3cc PureFire engine is clean-running and economical, and is equipped with Hitachi’s S-Start system which reduces the decompression ‘kick’ on ignition. Very well balanced, it has a unique ergonomic soft-grip handle and is incredibly lightweight (just 3.8kg), so it’s easy to control and therefore safe to use.

Displacement: 32.3cc
Power: 1.25 kW
Fuel-tank capacity: 350cc
Oil tank: 250cc
Chain pitch: 3 / 8"
Bar length: 300mm
Dimensions (L x W x H): 390 x 241 x 232mm
Net weight: 3.8kg

Hitachi CS45EL Petrol Chainsaw (45cm Guide Bar)

With its very high-performance 43cc engine and 45cm guide-bar, the Hitachi CS45EL Petrol Chainsaw is capable dealing with logs and timbers of an appreciable size. The engine develops an impressive 2.09kW and incorporates a decompressor for hassle-free pull-starts (required pulling-force is reduced by up to 70-percent). This compact and lightweight (4kg) chainsaw is easy to transport and store; and has large-capacity fuel- and oil-tanks for longer run times between refuelling stops. Other top-quality features include automatic chain-oiling, which helps to keep both the bar and chain in tip-top condition; and side-access chain-tensioning, which means you’ll have no trouble making performance-boosting adjustments when necessary.

Displacement: 43cc
Power: 2.09kW
Decompressor system: yes
Fuel-tank capacity: 400cc
Oil tank: 245cc
Chain pitch: 0.325"
Bar length: 450mm
Dimensions (L x W x H): 379 x 239 x 269mm
Net weight: 4kg