MS 181
MS 181 petrol-driven chainsaw: impresses in grounds maintenance
General
Highly suitable for grounds maintenance. Advanced features as with the MS 171. The additional power of the 35 cm version means it can also be used for felling smaller trees. Metal claw stop to easily and precisely guide the saw in the cut.
Versions
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MS 181, PM3, Bar length 30cm / 12"
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MS 181, PM3, Bar length 35cm / 14"
Deviations from the product range and information provided here are possible, depending on the country. STIHL reserves the right to make changes to technical specifications and equipment.
Product versions
- MS 181 C-BE MS 181 C-BE petrol-driven chainsaw: impresses in grounds maintenance
Technical specifications

Technical specifications
Technical specifications | Value |
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Displacement | 31,8 cm³ |
Power output | 1,5/2 kW/PS |
Weight 1) | 4,3 kg |
Power-to-weight ratio | 2,9 kg/kW |
Sound pressure level 2) | 100 dB(A) |
Sound power level 3) | 112 dB(A) |
Vibration level left/right 4) | 3,5/3 m/s² |
Saw chain pitch | 3/8"P |
STIHL Oilomatic saw chain type | Picco Micro Mini 3 (PMM3) |
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 = 2.5 dB (A)
4) K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2m / s ²
Deviations from the product range and information provided here are possible, depending on the country. STIHL reserves the right to make changes to technical specifications and equipment.
Features

Standard equipment
Retrofitted equipment
Deviations from the product range and information provided here are possible, depending on the country. STIHL reserves the right to make changes to technical specifications and equipment.
Accessories

Accessories
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Combination socket tool
For tensioning the chain and changing the chain, bar and spark plug. Width across flats: 19 (for MS 261 up), 19-13 (for MS 271, MS, 291, MS 311, MS 391), 19–16 (for MS 170, MS 171, MS 180, MS 181, MS 193 C, MS 211, MS 231, MS 241, MS 251), 16 and 13 ( for MS 150, MS 201, MS 201 T).
Versions
- Combination socket tool
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Multi-function tool
Practical, multi-function quality tool in a sturdy plastic case. 3.5 mm flat-blade screwdriver for carburettor adjustment and cleaning grooves, Torx® TX 27 screwdriver, nylon pouch with belt loop. Width across flats 19-13 for MS 271, MS 291, MS 311 and MS 391, width across flats 19-16 for MS 170, MS 171, MS 180, MS 181, MS 193 C, MS 211, MS 231, MS 241 and MS 251.
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Versions
- Holder 1139 for STIHL Laser 2-in-1
Deviations from the product range and information provided here are possible, depending on the country. STIHL reserves the right to make changes to technical specifications and equipment.
Documents
Owners manuals and safety brochures
Languages | Date | Link |
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18.07.2023 |