Original price was: £614.00.£529.00Current price is: £529.00. inc. VAT
The STIHL MS 231 is a versatile and powerful petrol chainsaw, perfectly suited for private users and farmers. It’s ideal for felling small trees, processing firewood, and general grounds maintenance.
The STIHL MS 231 is a highly capable and versatile petrol chainsaw designed for demanding domestic tasks and agricultural work. It’s an excellent choice for private landowners or farmers who need a reliable tool for felling small trees, cutting firewood, and performing general landscape maintenance. With its powerful engine and user-friendly features, it strikes the perfect balance between performance and ease of use.
At the core of the MS 231 is STIHL’s advanced 2-MIX engine technology. This innovative system ensures a powerful performance while being remarkably efficient. It cuts harmful emissions by up to 70% and reduces fuel consumption by up to 20% when compared to conventional STIHL 2-stroke engines of the same power output, saving you money on fuel and reducing your environmental impact.
STIHL has engineered the MS 231 for durability and minimal downtime. The long-life air filter system, combined with a compensator in the carburettor, ensures that the engine performance, exhaust quality, and fuel consumption remain constant over extended periods, even as the filter accumulates dirt. This significantly lengthens service intervals, as the filter only needs cleaning when a noticeable drop in performance occurs.
Every aspect of the MS 231 is designed for convenience and safety. The side-mounted chain tensioning system allows for quick, easy, and secure re-tensioning of the saw chain without touching the sharp teeth. The tensioning screw is accessed safely through the sprocket cover. Additionally, the tool-free bayonet-style caps for the fuel and oil tanks make refilling a quick and simple task.
Prolonged use is made more comfortable thanks to the STIHL anti-vibration system. Buffer and spring elements are strategically placed to reduce the transmission of engine vibrations to the handle area. This results in a tool that is more comfortable to hold, significantly reducing operator fatigue and allowing you to work for longer.
As an authorised STIHL dealer, Sims Garden Machinery provides more than just a box. For local customers, our trained mechanics will carry out a comprehensive Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) on your MS 231, ensuring it is built, fuelled, and tested for optimal performance. We also offer free local delivery and a full handover demonstration to ensure you can operate your new chainsaw safely and effectively. Our trained sales staff are available at our Stratford-upon-Avon showroom to offer expert advice, and our workshop is equipped for all your future servicing needs, which can be booked via our servicing page.
| Displacement | 42.6 cm³ |
| Power Output | 2 kW / 2.7 hp |
| Weight (without fuel, bar and chain) | 4.8 kg |
| System Weight (with bar and chain) | 5.48 / 5.58 kg |
| Power-to-weight Ratio | 2.4 kg/kW |
| Guide Bar Length | 40 cm / 16″ |
| Saw Chain Pitch | 3/8″P |
| Groove Width | 1.3 mm |
| Sound Pressure Level | 103 dB(A) |
| Sound Power Level | 113 dB(A) |
| Vibration Level (left/right) | 3.9/3.9 m/s² |
| CO2 | 819 g/kWh |
Notes: 1) without guide bar and saw chain. 2) with guide bar and saw chain. 3) The actual cutting length is shorter than the specified bar length. 4) K-value according to Directive 2006/42/EC = 2.0 dB(A). 5) K-value according to RL 2006/42/EG = 2 m/s².
We are authorised dealers for leading brands, meaning genuine parts, manufacturer-approved training, and warranty support you can rely on.
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Our team are trained mechanics and product specialists, so you get honest, practical advice based on how you’ll actually use the machine.
We’re a long-standing independent dealer with deep roots in the local area — built on reputation, repeat customers, and word of mouth.
The STIHL MS 231 is an ideal chainsaw for private users, homeowners with larger properties, and farmers. Its versatility makes it perfect for tasks such as cutting firewood, felling small trees, and general grounds and landscape maintenance where a powerful and reliable saw is required.
This version of the STIHL MS 231 is supplied with a 40 cm / 16-inch guide bar. This is a versatile length suitable for a wide range of cutting tasks, from processing logs to felling smaller trees. Note that the actual cutting length is slightly shorter than the specified bar length.
The STIHL 2-MIX engine provides significant advantages by separating the exhaust emissions from the unburnt fuel, which minimises fuel loss. This results in up to 20% lower fuel consumption and a reduction in harmful emissions by up to 70% compared to a standard 2-stroke engine of the same power. This means lower running costs and a more environmentally friendly operation.
The MS 231 features a long-life air filter system with a compensator. This intelligent system adjusts the fuel-air mixture to account for a clogging filter, maintaining consistent engine power for longer. This extends the service intervals, and you only need to clean the air filter when you notice a tangible decrease in performance, making routine maintenance less frequent.
| Weight | 6.982 kg |
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| Dimensions | 45 × 28 × 31 cm |
| Brand | STIHL |
| Engine SizeThe displacement of the engine in cubic centimetres (cc). | 42.6 |
| Bar LengthThe length of the guide bar included with the saw. | 35 / 40 cm |
| Chain GaugeThe thickness of the chain drive links (e.g., 1.3mm). | 1.3mm |
| Chain PitchThe distance between the chain drive links (e.g., 3/8\" P, .325\"). | 3/8″ P |
| Power Output (HP)The tool\'s power output measured in horsepower (hp). | 2.7 |
| Power Output (kW)The tool\'s power output measured in kilowatts (kW). | 2 |
| Handle Type (Saw)The handle configuration (Rear Handle for ground use, Top Handle for climbing). | Rear Handle |
| Displacement | 42.6 cm3 |
| Performance | 2/2.7 kW/hp |
| Weight | 4.8 kg 1) |
| Rail length | 30-35 cm |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.4 kg/kW |
| System weight (kg) | 5.38 / 5.48 kg 2) |
| Sound pressure level | 103 dB(A) 3) |
| Sound power level | 114 dB(A) 3) |
| Vibration value left/right | 3.9/3.9 m/s2 4) |
| CO2 | 917 g/kWh |
| Saw chain pitch | 3/8 “P |
| STIHL Oilomatic saw chain type | Picco Micro 3 (PM3) |
As a brand, STIHL's international reputation goes before it and the name is well known and respected by homeowners and gardening professionals alike.
STIHL has created and honed a number of innovations, particularly in the development of its chainsaws, one of its flagship products. STIHL chainsaws are well known and sought after for their power, sturdy construction, durability and user-friendly features!
We offer a free delivery service for all machines within a 30 mile radius. Not only that; we build, inspect and run up every machine prior to delivery. Making sure you get a fully functional machine that is set-up and ready for use. On delivery we will run through with you any instructions & maintenance advice so you are comfortable with your new machine.
Free local delivery and handover
Industry trained sales team
In-house machinery repairs
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