The STIHL MS 170 is a small chainsaw that packs a punch. It is perfect for cutting firewood and for general garden chainsaw tasks. Well suited to domestic users, the MS 170 chainsaw has been fitted with the STIHL anti-vibration system for comfortable use. The economical, compact and lightweight MS 170 is a small chainsaw, making it the perfect entry-level chainsaw. It also has a low emission, economical STIHL 2-MIX engine. Benefitting from a single-lever master control it is easy to operate. The automatic STIHL Ematic chain lubrication system allows optimum lubrication of the chain. Longer wear and less oil consumption is achieved when used with STIHL oilomatic saw chain.
Extend your domestic warranty from 2 to 3 years with the purchase of 5 litres of STIHL MotoMix® fuel and this product.
Instruction is necessary to recognize or assess the dangers of a chainsaw. Please wear protective clothing and equipment.
If anything is unclear, we recommend to order the chainsaw via Click & Collect and pickup up the chainsaw from a STIHL servicing dealer.
You can find videos showing you how to fill your machine with fuel and oil, fit bars and chains and start your chainsaw here.
Standard features
Technical data
Technical data | Value |
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Displacement cm³ | 30.1 |
Power output kW/bhp | 1.2/1.6 |
Bar length cm | 30 |
Bar length “ | 12 |
Weight kg 1) | 4.1 |
Weight kg 2) | 4.57 |
Power-to-weight ratio kg/kW | 3.4 |
Sound pressure level dB(A) 3) | 100 |
Sound power level dB(A) 3) | 111 |
Vibration values left/right m/s² 4) | 6.9/6.4 |
STIHL Oilomatic saw chain pitch/type | 3/8″ P PMM3 |
STIHL Oilomatic saw chain pitch/type | 3/8″ P |
Oil pump | Not adjustable |
Tank volume l | 0.25 |
Chain pitch | 3/8″ P |
Chain tensioning | Front lateral chain tensioning |
Sprocket – number of teeth | 6 Z |
Filter | Filter plate |
Filter material | Non-woven tissue |
Bumper spike | Plastic claw |
Cylinder | Chrome |
Oil tank volume cm3 | 145 |
Sprocket | Profile sprocket |
Anti vibration system | Standard AV-System |
Filler cap | Screw tank cap |
EPA Certified fuel consumption l/h | 0.604 |
CO2 g/kWh | 969 |
Handle type | Standard grip |
Exhaust | Standard silencer |
Carburettor | Compensator / Standard Carburettor |
Speed at maximum power rpm | 10.000 |
Additional features | Ematic chain lubrication system |
EPA Certified fuel consumption glh | 0.16 |