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Here at STIHL, we’re always trying to push the boundaries and bring new technology into the market. It could be with our battery-powered tools, injection chainsaws like the MS 500i or often, more subtle refinements to get more power out of established models, like the MS 151 T and MS 194 T. The new MS 400 C-M is another tool that pushes the boundaries of chainsaw technology – it’s the world’s first chainsaw with a magnesium piston, which means it has outstanding power to weight ratio!
The MS 400 C-M chainsaw has been designed with professional forestry and arb users in mind, offering STIHL’s highest performance and highest max rpm (14,000 rpm) in the 60cc chainsaw category. It also delivers a welcome increase in displacement, power and torque.
The new 2-MIX engine provides 4kW/5.4 hp, compared to 3.5kW/ 4.8 hp in the MS 362 C-M, as well as more torque – 4.1 newton metres (Nm) vs 3.5 Nm. These increases come from a large diameter piston and a displacement of 66.8cc, which is a 14% increase compared to the MS 362 C-M. The magnesium piston is also 14% lighter than the aluminium piston in the MS 362 C-M, which means rapid acceleration for you! It’s also very durable too.
Thanks to these new materials and the same design features you see in the whole range of STIHL forestry chainsaws, the MS 400 C-M has an impressive power-to-weight ratio of 1.45 kilograms per kilowatt, making it ideal to use when working in the forest, especially over prolonged periods. The powerhead on its own only weighs 5.8 kg too.
In addition to the new engine, the MS 400 C-M features the latest M-Tronic 3.0 electronic engine management system with the new and simple re-calibration process and an improved HD2 filter, so you get the best performance from the saw at all times. The chainsaw also features Elastostart technology so it’s incredibly easy to start each time.
The MS 400 C-M chainsaw is available in 16”, 18” and 20” versions right now from your local STIHL approved Dealer.
Find out more in our video on the STIHL GB YouTube channel.
Paul Hicks
Paul has worked for STIHL for five years and is responsible for the range of STIHL products that is sold here in Great Britain, which means he definitely knows his stuff when it comes to all things STIHL.
Is this saw coming to the USA? If it is then when? Honestly, I’d rather see this saw here over the 500i.
Hi, thanks for commenting. This saw is currently on limited distribution to certain countries, including us here in Great Britain. I would suggest contacting STIHL USA to find out if they have plans to launch it there. You can find their contact details here: https://www.stihlusa.com/faq/. Thanks very much, STIHL GB
Will this saw be available with heated handles?
Hi Darren, thanks for your comment. There aren’t currently any plans to bring a heated handle version in to Great Britain, but to find out more about other markets, we suggest you contact the STIHL distributor in your country. You should be able to find the right contact details here: https://www.stihl.com/default.aspx.
Thanks very much, STIHL GB
Hi I would buy one of the ms400 if it had heated handles
Thanks for the feedback Ricky, I’ll pass this on to the product team. Thanks, STIHL GB
Can you get a full wrap handle for this?
Hi Mitchell, thanks for your comment. No, I’m afraid these aren’t available in Great Britain. Thanks very much, STIHL GB
When and are these going to be available in the us?
Hello, thank you for your comment. This is the STIHL Great Britain blog and I’m afraid we don’t have details of availability in other countries around the world so you will need to get in touch with STIHL USA. You can find contact details for them here: https://www.stihlusa.com/information/corporate/contact-us/
Thanks, STIHL GB