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
Bar length cm
35-40
Bar length "
14-16
Weight kg 1)
4.8
Weight kg 2)
5.48 / 5.58
Power-to-weight ratio kg/kW
2.4
Sound pressure level dB(A) 3)
103
Sound power level dB(A) 3)
114
Vibration values left/right m/s² 4)
3.9/3.9
STIHL Oilomatic saw chain pitch/type
3/8" P PM3
STIHL Oilomatic saw chain pitch/type
3/8" P
Oil pump
Not adjustable
Tank volume l
0.39
Chain pitch
3/8" P
Chain tensioning
Side chain tension
Sprocket - number of teeth
6.6 Z
Filter
Long-term filter system / round cartridge filter
Filter material
Flocked,Nonwoven tissue
Bumper spike
Steel claw
Cylinder
Chrome
Oil tank volume cm3
200
Sprocket
Sprocket profile
Anti vibration system
AV Steel spring,AV System, steel spring
Filler cap
Tools,WTV tool-free tank cap
EPA Certified fuel consumption l/h
1.06
CO2 g/kWh
917
Handle type
Standard grip,Standard handle
Exhaust
Standard muffler,Standard silencer
Carburettor
Compensator / Limiter Caps / scavenging / Carburetor,Flushing template / carburetor preheating / compensator / limiter caps
Speed at maximum power rpm
10.000
EPA Certified fuel consumption glh
0.28