Description
Overview:
The Axle Guard for Stihl MB 248.1 Lawn Mower (OEM No. 6371 704 1200) is a genuine Stihl part designed to protect the mower's axle assembly from knocks, debris, and abrasion during everyday use. Built from robust materials for outdoor conditions, it helps maintain smooth wheel rotation and guards critical axle ends and fixings against premature wear. This direct-fit component is intended for Stihl pedestrian lawn mowers, including the MB 248.1 and MB 248.1 T, and supports reliable performance across regular domestic and light professional mowing. It is a straightforward replacement for a worn or damaged guard and forms part of routine maintenance where impact protection and longevity of the axle and wheel system are important.
Key Features:
- Genuine Stihl part for assured fit and performance
- Direct replacement for OEM No. 6371 704 1200
- Durable construction to withstand routine mowing and transport
- Helps protect axle ends, wheel fixings, and height-adjuster interfaces
- Supports smooth operation by reducing ingress of dirt and grass debris
- Simple to install with basic hand tools; no modifications required
- Stable fitment designed for repeated use and seasonal maintenance cycles
- Suitable for both domestic users and grounds maintenance teams
Typical Applications:
Used to shield the axle area on compatible Stihl walk-behind mowers during mowing, transport, and storage. Ideal when an original guard is cracked, missing, or fatigued, or when servicing wheels and height adjusters. Helps maintain reliable drive and steering on uneven ground, reduces exposure to impacts from curbs and obstacles, and supports longer service life of axle-related components in regular garden and grounds care.
Also known as:
Axle cap, wheel axle guard, axle end cover, mower axle cap, axle housing protector, wheel stub protector, mower axle shield cover. These terms are commonly used for protective covers that fit over or around the axle region on walk-behind lawn mowers.
Fits Models:
MB 248.1, MB 248.1 T, MB 248.2, MB 248.2 T, MB 248.3, MB 248.3 T, MB 248.4, MB 253.0, MB 253.0 T, MB 253.1, MB 253.1 T
Alternate Part Numbers:
6371-704-1200, 63717041200
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 6371 704 1200 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Stihl |
| OEM No. | 63717041200 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Applications | MB 248.1, MB 248.1 T, MB 248.2, MB 248.2 T, MB 248.3, MB 248.3 T, MB 248.4, MB 253.0, MB 253.0 T, MB 253.1, MB 253.1 T, MB248.1, MB248.1T, MB248.2, MB248.2T, MB248.3, MB248.3T, MB248.4, MB2481, MB2481T, MB2482, MB2482T, MB2483, MB2483T, MB2484, MB253.0, MB253.0T, MB253.1, MB253.1T, MB2530, MB2530T, MB2531, MB2531T |
| Machine Type | Mowers |
| Fits Brands | Stihl |
| Fits Models | MB 248.4 | MB 248.3 T | MB 253.1 T | MB 248.1 | MB 248.2 | MB 248.1 T | MB 248.2 T | MB 253.0 | MB 253.1 | MB 253.0 T |

