STIHL MS 462 C-M R rescue chainsaw 50 cm (3/8")

If you need to cut through tough, reinforced materials fast and safely—think vehicle panels, roofing, or debris after a storm—the STIHL MS 462 C-M R gives you confident, controlled power. Its depth limiter lets you set and hold cut depth, while the carbide-tipped Rapid Duro R chain bites cleanly into hard, dirty material that would blunt a standard chain in minutes.

The 4.4 kW STIHL 2-MIX engine with M-Tronic electronic management starts easily and keeps peak performance steady, even as conditions change. With tool-free caps, side chain tensioning and a robust loop handle, it’s built for demanding rescue and emergency tasks.

Where it excels

• Rescue cuts with controlled depth in vehicle extrication
• Opening roofing, sheathing or bitumen without clogging the muffler
• Cutting through nails, wire mesh and contaminated timber
• Emergency services and civil protection teams

Why this saw makes the job easier

• Depth limiter: Quick, gloved adjustment up to ~20 cm
• Carbide Rapid Duro R chain: Stays sharp in abrasive cuts
• STIHL M-Tronic: Optimal power and simple starting
• Side chain tensioner: Safe, quick chain adjustment

In the hands: practical experience

• Large starter handle is easy to grip with gloves
• Anti-vibration system reduces fatigue during long shifts
• Captive nuts on the sprocket cover won’t get lost at changeovers
• Ematic oiling targets lubrication and helps cut oil use

Capacity and key specs

• Power: 4.40 kW
• Displacement: 72.2 cm³
• Bar length: 50 cm
• Chain pitch: 3/8"
• Groove width: 1.60 mm
• System weight (without fuel): 8.20 kg
• Sound pressure level: 108 dB(A)
• Sound power level: 118 dB(A)
• Vibration value left/right: 3.3 / 2.7 m/s²
• CO2: 704 g/kWh

Advice from gardenmachineshop.com

Keep a spare Rapid Duro R chain ready—switching to a fresh carbide chain maintains cut speed and control when time matters.

Returns: as a consumer you can withdraw from your purchase within 14 days of receiving it, without giving a reason – this also applies to parts we order in specially for you. See our Refund & return policy for how to return an item and who pays the return shipping.

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