Stihl
| Displacement cm³ | 42.6 |
| Power output kW/bhp | 2/2.7 |
| Power-to-weight ratio kg/kW | 2.4 |
| Weight kg 1) | 4.8 |
| Sound pressure level dB(A) 2) | 103 |
| Sound power level dB(A) 2) | 114 |
| Vibration values left/right m/s² 3) | 3.9/3.9 |
| STIHL Oilomatic saw chain pitch/type | 3/8 |
| STIHL Oilomatic saw chain pitch/type | 3/8 |
The versatile MS 231 chainsaw is ideal for private users or farmers felling small trees, cutting firewood and general landscape maintenance. The STIHL 2-MIX engine allows emissions to be cut by up to 70% and fuel consumption is up to 20% lower compared to a STIHL 2-stroke engine of the same power output without 2-MIX technology. MS231C-BE 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.