Stihl MS 362
Professional forestry operations demand equipment that can handle the most challenging cutting tasks with unwavering reliability. Built by Germany's renowned Stihl, this chainsaw delivers exceptional performance through its robust 59.0cc engine that generates an impressive 4.8 horsepower, making it ideal for demanding forestry applications and heavy-duty tree work.
Weighing 5.58 kilograms without bar and chain, this professional-grade saw strikes an optimal balance between power and maneuverability. The recommended 45.7cm bar length provides excellent reach for medium to large diameter timber, while the substantial 3.5 kW power output ensures consistent cutting performance through hardwoods and softwoods alike. This combination of displacement, power, and German engineering makes it a trusted choice for forestry professionals who require dependable equipment that can withstand intensive daily use in challenging outdoor environments.
Technical Specifications
Alternatives →| Engine Displacement | 59.0 cc |
| Power Output | 3.5 kW |
| Power Output (HP) | 4.8 hp |
| Recommended Bar Length | 45.7 cm |
| Weight (without bar and chain) | 5.58 kg |
| Intended Use | Powerful professional gas chainsaw For forestry work |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Stihl MS 362 best suited for?
Stihl markets the MS 362 as a powerful professional gas chainsaw for forestry work, built around a 59.0 cc engine. That combination points to felling, bucking and heavy limbing on a working forestry site rather than occasional pruning around a home, where a smaller, lighter saw would do the job.
How much power does the Stihl MS 362 produce?
The Stihl MS 362 produces 3.5 kW, equivalent to 4.8 hp, from its 59.0 cc engine. That is a substantial output for a handheld saw, giving it the muscle to keep chain speed up through thick, resinous forestry timber instead of bogging down the way smaller homeowner saws can under load.
What bar length does the Stihl MS 362 use?
Stihl recommends a 45.7 cm bar for the MS 362. That length, driven by a 3.5 kW engine, gives enough reach for bucking large forestry logs and felling medium to large trees without the saw feeling underpowered for the bar it is carrying.
How much does the Stihl MS 362 weigh?
The Stihl MS 362 weighs 5.58 kg without bar and chain. Add the 45.7 cm bar, chain and fuel and the working weight climbs well past that figure, which is typical for a professional forestry saw built for durability and power over all-day portability on light jobs.
What does the Stihl MS 362's 59 cc engine mean in practice?
At 59.0 cc, the Stihl MS 362's engine sits solidly in the professional mid-size class, the size range forestry crews rely on for felling and bucking day after day. That displacement, delivering 3.5 kW, is why the saw handles a 45.7 cm bar without losing cutting speed under sustained load.
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