STIHL MS 462 C-M VW gasoline chainsaw 50 cm ES Light

If you’re felling or debranching big timber in cold, demanding conditions, you need a saw that fires up fast, keeps its power, and stays easy to handle all day. The STIHL MS 462 C-M VW delivers pro-grade performance with heated handles and a carburettor heater to keep you working confidently when the temperature drops.

Its high‑revving 4.40 kW 2-MIX engine, low weight for the class, and STIHL M‑Tronic engine management make starts simple and power consistent. A long‑life HD2 air filter, Ematic oiling and tool‑free tank caps keep your workflow smooth and maintenance intervals long.

Where it shines

• Professional felling in larger and heavy stands
• Fast debranching thanks to sharp acceleration
• Reliable winter work with heated handles and carb heat
• Tough forestry use where low weight matters

Why it makes the job easier

• STIHL M‑Tronic for automatic, optimal performance
• Low power‑to‑weight for easier handling
• HD2 filter and long‑life air system for fewer cleanings
• Ematic chain oiling reduces oil use by up to 50%

In the hands

The saw feels agile with a narrow, low-profile sprocket cover that clears chips well and helps the bar glide through branches. Anti‑vibration buffers keep the grips calmer, so you fatigue less over long shifts. The decompression valve lightens pull force at start-up, and the stop function returns to run for quick hot restarts.

Capacity and key specs

• Displacement: 72.2 cm³
• Power: 4.40 kW
• Weight (unit, without fuel): 6.2 kg
• System weight (with bar/chain): 7.47 / 7.78 kg
• Guide bar length: 50 / 63 cm
• Groove width: 1.60 mm
• Chain pitch: 3/8"
• Length with spike: 469 mm
• Sound pressure/sound power: 108 / 118 dB(A)
• Vibration left/right: 4.8 / 3.6 m/s²
• CO2: 704 g/kWh
• Heated handles and carburettor heating
• Tool‑free fuel and oil caps

Advice from gardenmachineshop.com

Working in freezing weather? Switch on the handle and carb heating before you start, and let the saw idle briefly so the system can stabilise—this helps prevent icing and keeps controls responsive.

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