A lightweight chainsaw designed for woodcutting tasks around the home.
The STIHL MS 170 is the perfect lightweight chainsaw for homeowners seeking a great value. Compact, lightweight with just the right amount of power, the MS 170 makes quick work of trimming or cutting small trees, fallen limbs after a storm, and other tasks around the yard. And even at its great price, the MS 170 has many of the same design features the professionals depend on.
| MS 170 Specifications - Occasional Use | |
| DISPLACEMENT | 30.1 cc (1.8 cu. in.) |
| ENGINE POWER | 1.3 kW (1.7 bhp) |
| POWERHEAD WEIGHT | 3.9 kg (8.6 lbs.) |
| FUEL CAPACITY | 250 cc (8.5 oz.) |
| CHAIN OIL CAPACITY | 145 cc (4.9 oz.) |
| OILOMATIC® CHAIN | 3/8" PMM3 |
| GUIDE BAR LENGTHS (Recommended ranges) | 30 to 40 cm (12" to 16") STIHL ROLLOMATIC® Mini |
| POWER SOURCE | Gas |
| STIHL recommends #3610 (61 PMM3 55) OILOMATIC® saw chain and 16" 3005 008 3913 Ematic™ guide bar combination. The actual listed guide bar length can vary from the effective cutting length based on which powerhead it is installed on. | |