MS 231
2.0kW general purpose saw
General

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.
Versions
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MS 231, PM3, Bar length 30cm
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MS 231, PM3, Bar length 35cm
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 231 C-BE Comfortable petrol chainsaw with Quick Chain Tensioning and ErgoStart
- MS 231 C-BE with Duro 3 saw chain Comfort chainsaw with Quick Chain Tensioning and ErgoStart
Technical specifications

Technical specifications
Displacement | 42,6 cm³ |
Power output | 2/2,7 kW/bhp |
Weight 1) | 4,8 kg |
Power-to-weight ratio | 2,4 kg/kW |
Sound pressure level 2) | 103 dB(A) |
Sound power level 2) | 114 dB(A) |
Vibration level left/right 3) | 3,9/3,9 m/s² |
Saw chain pitch | 3/8"P |
STIHL Oilomatic saw chain type | Picco Micro 3 (PM3) |
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
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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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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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
Notes:
- STIHL online owner’s manuals are usually for the latest versions of the machine. Your product may be a slightly older production model but the manual will still be appropriate for the relevant model number
- The languages contained in the document are also displayed in brackets, for example (GB) = English