Selection Petrol Chainsaws for Cutting Firewood and Grounds Maintenance

MS 170

Best-selling entry level saw

General

The STIHL MS 170 is a small chainsaw that packs a punch. It is perfect for cutting firewood and for general garden chainsaw tasks. Well suited to domestic users, the MS 170 chainsaw has been fitted with the STIHL anti-vibration system for comfortable use. The economical, compact and lightweight MS 170 is a small chainsaw, making it the perfect entry-level chainsaw. It also has a low emission, economical STIHL 2-MIX engine. Benefitting from a single-lever master control it is easy to operate. The automatic STIHL Ematic chain lubrication system allows optimum lubrication of the chain. Longer wear and less oil consumption is achieved when used with STIHL oilomatic saw chain.

Versions

Price

MS 170, Bar length 12"/30cm
£185.00 *
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* Manufacturer's recommended retail price updated as of February 2019. The manufacturer's recommended retail prices are subject to change without notice.

The version(s) available in each country may differ from the above range and specifications; specific details may be subject to change without notice. Please ask your local STIHL Approved Dealer for further information.

Technical data

Displacement cm³	30.1
Power output kW/bhp	1.2/1.6
Weight kg ¹⁾	4.1
System weight kg ²⁾	4.57
Power-to-weight ratio kg/kW	3.4
Sound pressure level dB(A) ³⁾	100
Sound power level dB(A) ³⁾	111
Vibration values left/right m/s² ⁴⁾	5.2/5.5
STIHL Oilomatic saw chain pitch/type	3/8" P PMM3
Oil pump	Not adjustable
Tank volume l	0.25
Chain pitch	3/8"P
Chain tensioning	Chain tension
Sprocket - number of teeth	6
Filter	Simple Filter plate
Bumper spike	Plastic spike
Cylinder	Chrome
Oil tank volume cm3	145
Sprocket	Sprocket profile
Anti vibration system	Standard AV-System
Filler cap	Standard
Starting system	Single lever / Standard starter handle
EPA Certified fuel consumption l/h	0.671

1) Without fuel, without bar and chain
2) Unfueled, with guide bar and saw chain
3) K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2.5 dB (A)
4) K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2m / s ²

The version(s) available in each country may differ from the above range and specifications; specific details may be subject to change without notice. Please ask your local STIHL Approved Dealer for further information.

Features

Standard features

Anti-vibration system

Intense vibration at the handles of power tools can lead to long-term effects on blood vessels in the hands and arms. STIHL has therefore developed an effective anti-vibration system whereby the oscillations from the machine's engine are dampened which significantly reduces vibrations at the handles.
Compensator

This controller in the carburettor prevents the fuel-air mixture getting richer as the air filter becomes clogged. The correct quantity of fuel is delivered to the carburettor depending on the quantity of air passing through the air filter. This keeps the fuel/air ratio in the combustion mixture constant and hence also the engine power. The filter doesn't need to be cleaned until an appreciable drop in power occurs.
Single-lever master control

All important functions such as start, choke, throttle and stop are operated via a single lever.
Ematic chain lubrication system

The Ematic chain lubrication system ensures pinpoint lubrication of the saw chain links and guide bar rails. When used with STIHL OILOMATIC saw chain, it will provide maximum lubrication, longer wear and less oil consumption than conventional methods of chain lubrication. The Ematic system can reduce bar oil consumption by up to 50%.