{"product_id":"stihl-ms231-chainsaw","title":"Stihl MS231 Chainsaw","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eStihl’s MS231 chainsaw fits into Stihl’s range towards the top of their ‘occasional use’ range. The MS231 has a 42.6cc engine which makes it ideal for more demanding homeowners and occasional commercial users such as farmers, landscape contractors and construction workers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIdeal for cutting firewood, felling small trees and working with construction wood, the Stihl MS231 has a modern design and uses an economical Stihl 2-MIX engine. The engine generates 2.0kW \/ 2.7hp which gives excellent occasional-use performance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe MS231 engine is fitted with a compensator to ensure that the engine keeps running at peak performance even when the air filter starts to get dirty. The MS231 also features Stihl’s long-life air filter system to ensure maximum life from the air filter.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAdding chain oil and fuel is very quick and easy with Stihl’s quick release tank caps.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eChain tensioning is achieved on the Stihl MS231 by loosening just a single nut (combination tool provided) and using the side chain tensioner which keeps your hands away from the chain whilst turning the adjuster.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Stihl MS231 chainsaw has an excellent reputation for performance and reliability and is trusted by many users.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Stihl MS231 is available with a 14” (35cm) or 16” (40cm) guide bar. Please note, cutting length will always be a little shorter than the bar length because of the way guide bars are measured. The difference between the guide bar length and cutting length varies by chainsaw model.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExtend your warranty by an extra year\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchase a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stihl-motomix-5-litre\"\u003e5 litre bottle of STIHL MotoMix\u003c\/a\u003e at the same time as buying this machine, and you'll get an extra year on your domestic use warranty - extending your warranty from two years to three. This is subject to STIHL's warranty terms, and machines used in a commercial application don't benefit from the warranty extension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply add 5 litres of MotoMix to your cart alongside your machine before placing your order and we'll register your extended warranty with STIHL.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"STIHL","offers":[{"title":"Stihl MS231 16\" \/ 40cm","offer_id":54008918180178,"sku":"S4-MS231-16","price":149.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stihl MS231 14\" \/ 35cm","offer_id":54008918212946,"sku":"S4-MS231-14","price":149.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/0996\/2322\/files\/M-MS231Mainimage.jpg?v=1784140883","url":"https:\/\/murmel-de.myshopify.com\/products\/stihl-ms231-chainsaw","provider":"Murmel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}