MS 231 C-BE
Comfortable petrol chainsaw with Quick Chain Tensioning and ErgoStart
General

Compact chainsaw with good power-to-weight ratio and hard-wearing STIHL Rapid Duro 3 low-profile saw chain. With up to 20% less fuel consumption and up to 70% fewer emissions compared to STIHL two-stroke engines of the same performance class without 2-MIX technology. Ideal for cutting firewood, felling small trees and when a bit more power is needed. This saw is easy to guide and has great handling. With STIHL Quick Chain Tensioning and STIHL ErgoStart.
Versions
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MS 231 C-BE, PM 3, Bar length 30cm
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MS 231 C-BE, PM 3, 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 2.0kW general purpose saw
- 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) | 5,1 kg |
Power-to-weight ratio | 2,6 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