2027 Stihl MS 362 R C-M 18 in

2027 Stihl MS 362 R C-M 18 in

This saw offers the MS 362's optimum combination of torque, power and weight, as well as a wrap-around handle for use in multiple positions.

Built for professionals and serious users, the STIHL MS 362 R C-M combines strong cutting performance with the flexibility to take on logging, thinning, arbor work, and large woodcutting jobs. Its wrap handle supports multiple cutting positions for greater control when felling or limbing, while the advanced STIHL anti-vibration system helps reduce fatigue during long days on the job. Fuel-efficient, low exhaust emission engine technology uses up to 20% less fuel and produces 70% lower exhaust emissions compared to previous models, helping you get more work out of every tank.

STIHL M-Tronic™ automatically adjusts for changing conditions to help maintain optimal engine power, while pre-separation air filtration doubles the time between filter cleanings for less maintenance and longer run times. A decompression valve helps reduce starting effort, and the Ematic™ lubrication system can reduce bar oil consumption by up to 50% when used with STIHL OILOMATIC® saw chain. Bumper spikes provide added control during the cut, while a side-access chain tensioner and toolless fuel and oil caps make routine adjustments more convenient. Designed to keep professionals working efficiently from one cut to the next, the MS 362 R C-M delivers the performance, control, and practical features demanding jobs call for. 

Wrap-handle version is available in select areas only.

Hazard Warnings

E-10 Statement

Note: STIHL  recommends use of fuel with no more than 10% Ethanol content. Using fuel  with greater than 10% Ethanol content may cause damage to your equipment and  may void your STIHL warranty.

General Power Tool

Improper use of any power tool may cause serious or fatal injury. Read, understand, and follow carefully the operating and safety instructions in your instruction manual before using such products. STIHL products sold through U.S. STIHL Dealers are for distribution in the United States only. Improper use of any power tool may cause serious or fatal injury. Read, understand, and follow carefully the operating and safety instructions in your instruction manual before using such products. STIHL products sold through U.S. STIHL Dealers are for distribution in the United States only.

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Product Details:

• A powerful professional gas chainsaw
• Wrap handle for comfortable working
• For forestry work
• Easy starting and optimized engine performance with STIHL M-Tronic

Features May Include:

Anti-Vibration System

• STIHL has developed a system for minimizing the vibration levels of handheld outdoor power equipment. The STIHL anti-vibration system helps reduce operator fatigue and provides a more comfortable working experience.

Bumper Spikes

• These spikes prevent pull-in and provide better control, making cutting easier.

Decompression Valve

• The decompression valve, also referred to as 'deco' or 'deco valve', vents compression in the cylinder for easier starting. The decompression valve temporarily reduces the compression in the combustion chamber during cranking and helps reduce the effort needed to pull the starter rope. It is opened manually and closes automatically as soon as the engine fires.

Ematic™ Lubrication System

• The Ematic™ guide bar, when used with STIHL OILOMATIC® saw chain, will provide proper lubrication and less oil consumption than conventional methods. The system works because two ramps, strategically placed in the guide bar rail, help contain the flow of oil and direct all lubrication to the sliding faces of the bar and chain links as well as the rivets and driver holes, which in turn can reduce bar oil consumption up to 50%.

IntelliCarb™ Compensating Carburetor

• The IntelliCarb™ Compensating Carburetor is designed to automatically adjust the air/fuel ratio when the air filter becomes restricted or partially clogged and maintains the engine’s correct RPM. IntelliCarb™ uses air from the clean side of the air filter to control the diaphragm and flow of fuel. As the air filter becomes dirty and less air is available for the carburetor, the IntelliCarb™ system adjusts the fuel flow to compensate for the decrease in air flow. This is in contrast to typical carburetors that utilize this air from the “dirty” side of the air box.

MS-Wrap Handle (R)

• Saw can be used in multiple positions for felling or limbing with hands in the proper positions.

Master Control Lever™

• The Master Control Lever™ is an easy to use single lever, operating the choke, starting throttle lock, and on-off switch. The operator must pull the throttle trigger before moving the Master Control Lever™ to the choke position.

Pre-Separation Air Filtration System

• This time-saving technology boosts the efficiency of the engine’s filter system, doubling the time between air filter cleanings. Air drawn into the engine is first separated via centrifugal force, ejecting the heavier dirt particles before being routed to the air filter. This pre-separation means less dirt to be captured by the air filter, resulting in less frequent cleaning and maintenance.

STIHL ElastoStart™

• The ElastoStart™ starter handle is an exclusive feature of STIHL. It is a starting grip with a built-in shock absorber that helps reduce the effort when pulling on the starter cord. The ElastoStart™ starter grip noticeably reduces the sudden peak forces (compression) normally felt during cranking. The forces which occur at the grip after the first compression stroke are smoothed out.

STIHL M-Tronic™

• This product features M-Tronic™ (M) - a new generation of Intelligent Engine Management that eliminates the low and high speed carburetor adjustment screws, compensates for dirty air filter and changes in elevation and fuel quality for optimum engine power at all times.

STIHL Quickstop®

• STIHL chainsaws are equipped with a chain stopping system designed to reduce the risk of injury in certain kickback situations. It is called a STIHL Quickstop® chain brake. The STIHL Quickstop® chain brake is designed to stop the rotation of the chain if activated by the operator’s hand or by inertia if the saw kicks back with sufficient force. In some working positions, the STIHL Quickstop® chain brake can be activated by inertia, stopping the chain within fractions of a second.

Side-Access Chain Tensioner

• The side-access chain tensioner makes it much more convenient for the user to adjust the saw chain with a bar wrench as opposed to the typical location of the guide bar adjustment screw.

Throttle Trigger Lock

• See it in action!

Toolless Fuel and Oil Caps with Retainers

• Simply lift the lever and twist the caps to remove or tighten. There’s no need to use a tool to tighten or loosen.