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Stihl MS 231

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Chainsaw Details

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Manufacturer Stihl
Model MS 231
Class Homeowner
Your Rating
4.9/5 - (224 votes)
Warranty homeowner 365 days
Warranty commercial 90 days

Engine Specs

Power, displacement and type of fuel of the Stihl MS 231 chainsaw.

Fuel type Gas
Fuel oil ratio 50:1
Weight ~4.8 kg
~10.58 lbs
Engine Stihl 2-Mix
Power 2.7 hp
2.01 kW
Displacement 42.6 cm³
2.6 in³
Torque Nm
Idle speed 2800 RPM
Max speed 12800 RPM
Spark plug NGK CMR6H, Bosch USR4AC
Spark plug gap 0.5 mm
0.02 in

Chain and Bar Specs

Detailed chain and bar specifications...

Bar length 40.64 cm
16 in
Min bar length 35.56 cm
14 in
Max bar length 45.72 cm
18 in
Chain Picco Micro 3 (PM3)
Pitch 3/8" P
Gauge 1.3 mm
0.05 in
Sprocket Spur 7 Tooth

Other Specifications

Fuel consumption, noise and liquid capacities.

Fuel consumption 1.06 l/hr
0.28 gal/hr
Fuel capacity 0.39 l
13.19 fl oz
Oil tank capacity 0.2 l
6.76 fl oz
Noise (ear level) 103 dB(A)
Vibration front 3.9 m/s²
Vibration rear 3.9 m/s²

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Manufacturer URL https://www.stihl.com/
User manual Download - External link

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