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STIHL MS 231 C-BE Petrol Chainsaw
Powerful domestic saw for grounds maintenance and felling small trees
Bar length 35cm / 14" or 40cm / 16"
MS 231 C-BE
Compact chainsaw with excellent power-to-weight ratio. 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.
Extend your domestic warranty from 2 to 3 years with the purchase of 5 litres of STIHL MotoMix® fuel and this product. Your STIHL Approved Dealer will register your extended warranty on the STIHL warranty database at point of purchase.
Instruction is necessary to recognize or assess the dangers of a chainsaw. Please wear protective clothing and equipment.
Exterior design of STIHL guide bars are subject to change. Technical specifications remain the same.
Powerful petrol chainsaw for cutting firewood
Tool-free fuel caps for easy filling
Simple start-up thanks to manual fuel pump and STIHL ErgoStart
Tool-free quick chain tensioning
Features
REDUCED-EMISSION ENGINE TECHNOLOGY
SINGLE-LEVER MASTER CONTROL
CHAIN QUICK TENSIONING (B)
Technical details
| Displacement |
42.6 cm³ |
| Power output |
2/2.7 kW/bhp |
| Bar length |
35-40 cm |
| Bar length |
14-16 in |
| Weight |
5.1 kg 1) |
| Weight |
5.78 / 5.88 kg 2) |
| Power-to-weight ratio |
2.6 kg/kW |
| Sound pressure level |
103 dB(A) 3) |
| Sound power level |
114 dB(A) 3) |
| Vibration values left/right |
3.9/3.9 m/s2 4) |
| STIHL Oilomatic saw chain pitch/type |
3/8" P PM3 |
| STIHL Oilomatic saw chain pitch/type |
3/8" P |
| Oil pump |
Not adjustable |
| Tank volume |
0.39 l |
| Chain pitch |
3/8" P |
| Chain tensioning |
Chain Quick Tensioning,Side chain tension |
| Filter |
Long-term filter system / round cartridge filter |
| Filter material |
Flocked,Non-woven filter |
| Bumper spike |
Steel claw |
| Cylinder |
Chrome |
| Oil tank volume |
200 cm³ |
| Sprocket |
Profile chain row,Sprocket profile |
| Anti vibration system |
AV + steel spring |
| Filler cap |
Tools,WTV tool-free tank cap |
| EPA Certified fuel consumption |
1.06 l/h |
| CO² |
917 g/kWh |
| Handle type |
Standard grip,Standard handle |
| Exhaust |
Standard muffler,Standard silencer |
| Carburettor |
Compensator / Limiter Caps / scavenging / Carburetor,Flushing template / carburetor preheating / compensator / limiter caps |
| Speed at maximum power |
10000 rpm |
| EPA Certified fuel consumption |
0.28 glh |
| Capacity |
2.6 cu-in |
