Product Description

The MS 231 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

  Items Subject To Safety Handover

  Delivery Postcode Days

  Monday – PL – TQ – TR

  Tuesday – TA – BS – GL – BA – SN – NP

  Wednesday – (South of EX) – (BA/Yeovil) – DT – BH – SP

  Thursday – PL – TQ – TR

  Friday – (North of EX) – TA – BS – GL – BA – SN – NP

  This item is designated by Stihl as requiring a safety hand-over from the dealer, which means that we cannot use a 3rd-party delivery service for this item.

  We have regular deliveries carried out by our own staff drivers and are able to deliver directly to the following postcode areas: EX – PL – TQ – TR – BS – TA – GL – DT – BA – SN – SP – BH – NP

  We’re very sorry, but if you live outside the areas listed above, we will not be able to send this item to you. Of course, you can always buy the item online, then come and visit us in the shop to collect your items in person, or call us for information on alternative manufactures of equivalent specifications.

  Please note:
  This policy applies to specific Stihl machines only – you may purchase any other products through this site and have them delivered by a 3rd party delivery service.