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MS 231 Petrol Chainsaw

MS 231
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Technical details

Displacement42.6 cm³
Displacement2.6 cu-in
Power2 kW
Device weight without refuelling4.8 kg 1)
Device weight without refuelling5.6 kg 2)
1)without guide bar and saw chain2)with guide bar and saw chain

Features

The pictures shown are sample photos. The actual appearance of the equipment features and their specific attachment to the product may differ from the pictorial representations, but will have the same functionality.

HIGHLY POWER-EFFICIENT. With the STIHL 2-MIX engine, you can reduce exhaust emissions and fuel consumption, and therefore operating costs. This 2-stroke engine is low-maintenance and uses fuel efficiently even at high power levels. Use a mixture of petrol and engine oil as fuel. The STIHL 2-MIX engine complies with the strict EU Stage V emissions directive.
STIHL 2-MIX ENGINE
FOR MORE PLEASANT WORK. Vibrations can occur when you put your power tools through their paces, and these are particularly noticeable in the grip area. The buffer and spring elements of the STIHL anti-vibration system reduce the transmission of engine vibrations to the handle area and therefore to your body. The result is that your power tool is more comfortable to hold and your work is much less tiring.
STIHL ANTI-VIBRATION SYSTEM
QUICK AND EASY TO USE. With tool-free fuel cap, you can open and close oil and fuel tanks in just a few simple steps, thanks to a bayonet closure.
TOOL-FREE FUEL CAP FOR OIL AND FUEL TANKS
FOR SIMPLE AND SECURE RE-TENSIONING. Side-mounted chain tensioning allows for protected, easy and quick chain tensioning and replacement. The tensioning screw is inserted laterally through the sprocket cover.
SIDE-MOUNTED CHAIN TENSIONING

ALL-ROUND CHAINSAW SUITED FOR HOME USE AND LIGHT FARM WORK

The STIHL MS 231 petrol-driven chainsaw is well-suited for various woodcutting needs. Its compact design and robust cutting performance make it effective for tasks in your garden, or on the farm.


Equipped with a powerful 2.0 kW (2.7 hp) STIHL 2-MIX engine, this chainsaw excels at cutting firewood. The chainsaw comes with a tool-free fuel cap and a pre-separation filter. Additionally, the STIHL anti-vibration system significantly reduces the strain on your muscles and joints while using the STIHL MS 231 chainsaw.

MS 231

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