STIHL MS 400 C-M VW petrol chainsaw, 40 cm Light 06 (3/8", RS, 1.6 mm)

If you work through cold, short winter days, you need a saw that keeps its pace and your hands warm. The STIHL MS 400 C-M VW is built for professional forestry tasks like felling, delimbing and processing medium stands, with heated handles and automatic carburettor heating that keep performance and control steady in low temperatures.

Its 62.6 cm³ 2-MIX engine and STIHL M-Tronic deliver strong drive and crisp acceleration at a consistent max rpm, so cuts are fast and predictable. Vibration damping, easy starting and long service intervals round out a saw that stays productive when the mercury drops.

Where this saw shines

• Winter felling and delimbing with warm, secure grip
• Processing medium timber where agility matters
• Reliable cutting in freezing conditions thanks to carb heating
• Day-long use with low vibration and long filter life

Why it makes your work easier

• Heated handles for warm hands and confident control
• Carburettor heating prevents icing in frost
• M-Tronic auto engine management for peak power
• Ematic oiling to reduce bar/chain oil use

In the cut and in the hands

Starts smoothly with ElastoStart and a manual decompression valve. Side chain tensioning keeps adjustments quick and safe. Anti-vibration buffers calm the chassis so you tire less, while captive bar nuts and tool-free filler caps speed chain swaps and refuelling. A long-life air filter system with pre-separation and HD2 filter stretches cleaning intervals.

Capacity and key specs

• Displacement: 62.6 cm³
• Power: 3.90 kW
• Bar length: 40 cm (Light 06), 3/8", RS, 1.6 mm
• Weight (without fuel, bar, chain): 5.8 kg
• System weight (with bar/chain): 6.97 / 7.13 kg
• Power-to-weight: 1.49 kg/kW
• Sound pressure/sound power: 107 / 116 dB(A)
• Vibration (L/R): 4.5 / 4.4 m/s²
• CO2: 690 g/kWh

Advice from gardenmachineshop.com

In freezing weather, switch on the handle heating before you start; warm grips help you maintain a light, precise hold and reduce fatigue over long shifts.

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