The MS231 chainsaw is ideal for private users or farmers felling small trees, cutting firewood and general landscape maintenance. Emissions are cut by 70% and fuel consumption is up to 20% lower compared to a STIHL 2-stroke engine of the same power output without 2-MIX technology.
Special Features
- Reduced-emission engine technology
- Pre-separation air filtration system
- Anti-vibration system
- Tool free filler caps
- Compensator
- Ematic chain lubrication system
- Side chain tensioner
- Single-lever master control
Technical data
Displacement cm³ |
42.6 |
Power output kW/bhp |
2/2.7 |
Power-to-weight ratio kg/kW |
2.4 |
Weight kg 1) |
4.8 |
Sound pressure level dB(A) 2) |
103 |
Sound power level dB(A) 2) |
114 |
Vibration values left/right m/s² 3) |
3.9/3.9 |
STIHL Oilomatic saw chain pitch/type |
3/8″ P PM3 |
Oil tank volume cm3 |
200 |
Tank volume l |
0.39 |
Glennon Chatting-Walters (verified owner) –
A little beauty and can not wait to get out and get it to work!