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The STIHL MS 201 TC-M was designed around the most demanding chainsaw application there is: professional arborist work in the canopy, where the operator is working one-handed at height with the saw in positions that a rear-handle saw simply cannot go. The top-handle design gives the climbing arborist the grip geometry and balance needed to cut accurately in confined crown positions, on steep limb angles, and in the tight quarters of complex crown reduction work where control and saw weight directly impact both cut quality and operator safety. At 8.2 lbs. dry with a 16" bar, the MS 201 TC-M is light enough to run at arm's length and overhead without fatigue becoming a safety concern, while the 35.2cc 2-MIX engine delivers 2.4 HP — enough output to push the 63 PS3 chain through hardwood limbs and structural cuts without the engine loading up under pressure.

The M-Tronic™ intelligent engine management system is what separates the TC-M from conventional arborist saws. Where a standard carburetor requires manual adjustment when the saw moves between altitudes, when fuel quality changes between fills, or when ambient temperature shifts across a workday — and often goes without that adjustment, running rich or lean and losing power accordingly — M-Tronic™ continuously monitors and adjusts ignition timing and fuel delivery electronically, requiring no carburetor screws and no manual intervention. The result is a saw that runs at optimum power in any condition, from sea-level coastal work to high-elevation mountain sites, and starts reliably via the simplified Master Control Lever™ single-lever system regardless of conditions. The Ematic™ guide bar lubrication system meters bar oil precisely to the chain's needs rather than applying a fixed flow rate, reducing oil consumption significantly versus conventional bar oilers while maintaining proper lubrication across the full bar length. A STIHL Quickstop® chain brake is integrated to stop chain rotation in the event of kickback, and a side-access chain tensioner allows tension adjustment without removing the bar cover — a critical feature for in-tree chain service where dropping hardware is not an option. High-tech polymer housings keep the saw corrosion resistant across the wet, sappy conditions of active tree work.

⚠️ Professional Use Notice: The STIHL MS 201 TC-M is a top-handle chainsaw intended for professional in-tree use only by trained and certified arborists. It is not designed or approved for ground-based cutting operations.

• M-Tronic™ Intelligent Engine Management — No Carburetor Adjustments Required — the electronic engine management system continuously adjusts ignition timing and fuel delivery for optimum power at any altitude, fuel quality, or temperature, eliminating the manual carburetor tuning that costs arborists power and time on varied job sites
• 35.2cc 2-MIX Engine at 8.2 lbs. Dry — Top-Handle Balance Built for In-Tree Control — the 2-MIX scavenging engine delivers 2.4 HP with 20% better fuel efficiency than conventional 2-stroke designs, in a top-handle configuration specifically engineered for the one-handed grip geometry, balance, and weight requirements of professional climbing arborist work
• Ematic™ Guide Bar Lubrication with STIHL Quickstop® Chain Brake and Side-Access Tensioner — the Ematic™ system meters bar oil precisely to reduce consumption while maintaining full-length chain lubrication, the Quickstop® brake stops chain rotation in kickback events, and side-access tensioning allows in-tree chain adjustment without removing the bar cover or risking dropped hardware

[For Professional In-Tree Use Only]

Make: STIHL
Model: MS 201 TC-M Arborist Top-Handle Chainsaw
Model #: 1145-200-0314
Bar/Chain: 16" Rollomatic E / 63 PS3 PICCO SUPER 3
Equipment #: 196924738
Location: Northern California
Condition: New