Is STIHL still making the MS 260?
Yes, they are!
STIHL discontinued the MS 260 for most markets in 2011 when it was replaced by the MS 261. I assumed it was no longer being produced everywhere, but I was presented with this post from STIHL on Facebook.
The language is Spanish, and the link led to the STIHL Peru MS 260 listing.
Here’s the translated listing description:
MS 260 – Comfortable and robust chainsaw, with a long service life.
Practical, durable and robust with minimal weight, the STIHL MS 260 can come with a number of optional features to make the job even easier.
Recognized as a leading chainsaw in the forestry sector, it is available in bar sizes from 13″/32cm to 18″/45cm. It can also be used with the HS 246 hedge trimmer accessory.
And the specs:
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Cubic capacity | 50.2 cm³ |
| Power | 2.60 kW |
| Unit weight without fuel | 4.9 kg |
| Unit weight without fuel | 6.30 kg |
| Weight/power ratio | 1.80 kg/kW |
| Length of the sword | 50 cm |
| Length of the sword | 20 cm |
| Sawing chain pitch | .325″ |
| Device length with claw stop | 435 mm |
| Sound pressure level | 99 dB(A) |
| Sound power level | 111 dB(A) |
| Vibration value, left | 3.6 m/s² |
| Vibration value, right | 4.1 m/s² |
So yes, STIHL is still making the MS 260 Chainsaw.
Felipe commented on our FB post about this, saying:
I’m from Brazil, the MS 260 is still in production today. The MS 361 was unfortunately replaced by the MS 363.
Today’s 260 is most likely being produced in Brazil. You can see the Made in Brazil sticker in the following image.
These are the STIHL websites listing the MS 260 in 2026:
- Argentina: STIHL Argentina MS 260 product page
- Brazil: STIHL Brazil MS 260 product page
- Colombia: STIHL Colombia MS 260 product page
- Ecuador: STIHL Ecuador (INMEQ) MS 260 product page
- Mexico: STIHL Mexico MS 260 product page
- Peru: STIHL Peru MS 260 product page
- India: STIHL India MS 260 product page
- South Africa: STIHL South Africa MS 260 product page
And here are images of a new MS 260 from our friend Alex (eBay seller szabsa26), who has this new 260 listed for sale at the time of posting.
Alex’s (translated) listing description for this saw:
Stihl MS 260 Professional Chainsaw, Brand New
For sale is a brand-new Stihl MS 260 professional chainsaw that has never been used.
The machine belongs to Stihl’s reliable, powerful, professional category and is an excellent choice both for forestry work and for more demanding jobs around the house.
Details:
- Type: Stihl MS 260
- Engine: 2-stroke petrol engine
- Power: 3.0 kW / 4.0 hp
- Weight: approx. 4.8 kg, without bar and chain
- Bar length: [e.g. 40 cm / 16″]
- Condition: NEW, unused
Here’s a comparison of the 026, 260, and 261.
