The versatile MS 231 chainsaw is ideal for private users or farmers felling small trees, cutting firewood and general landscape maintenance. The STIHL 2-MIX engine allows emissions to be cut by up to 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.
Displacement cm³
42.6
Power output kW/bhp
2/2.7
Weight kg 1)
4.8
Power-to-weight ratio kg/kW
2.4
Sound pressure level dB(A) 2)
103
Sound power level dB(A) 2)
114
Vibration level left/right m/s² 3)
3.9/3.9
STIHL Oilomatic saw chain type
3/8" P PM3
Recommended bar length cm/inch
40cm/16"
1) Without fuel, without bar and chain
2) K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2.5 dB (A)
3) K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2m / s ²
