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STIHL MS 171 vs STIHL MS 181

    STIHL MS 171 Chainsaw
    STIHL MS 171
      STIHL MS 181 Chainsaw
      STIHL MS 181
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      Editiorial reviews
      1
      1 editorial reviews
      Read our unbiased review of the Stihl MS170. See how it compares to the best chainsaws.Read more
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      1 editorial reviews
      Stihl MS 181 (Petrol Chainsaw): 3.8 out of 5 stars from 8 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
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      User rating
      109
      3.7 out of 5
      109 user ratings
      5 stars
      		31 %
      4 stars
      		31 %
      3 stars
      		22 %
      2 stars
      		11 %
      1 stars
      		4 %
      200
      3.4 out of 5
      200 user ratings
      5 stars
      		19 %
      4 stars
      		22 %
      3 stars
      		40 %
      2 stars
      		15 %
      1 stars
      		3 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Technical details

      STIHL MS 171STIHL MS 171
      STIHL MS 181STIHL MS 181
      Maximum noise level112.0 dB100.0 dB
      Vibrations front handle4.0 m/s²3.5 m/s²
      Vibrations rear handle4.5 m/s²3.0 m/s²
      Vibration emission4.5 m/s²3.5 m/s²

      Design

      STIHL MS 171STIHL MS 171
      STIHL MS 181STIHL MS 181
      Colour of productBlack,Grey,OrangeBlack,Grey,Orange
      Chain pitch3.0 in3.0 in
      Fuel tank capacity0.01 gal0.01 gal
      Fuel tank0.06 gal0.06 gal

      Dimensions

      STIHL MS 171STIHL MS 171
      STIHL MS 181STIHL MS 181
      Weight9.48 lb94808.25 lb
      Bar length range45 - 3030 - 40
      Blade length13.78 in15.75 in
      Oil tank0.06 gal0.06 gal

      Features

      STIHL MS 171STIHL MS 171
      STIHL MS 181STIHL MS 181
      Displacement0.01 gal0.01 gal
      Chain saw brakeyesyes

      Power

      STIHL MS 171STIHL MS 171
      STIHL MS 181STIHL MS 181
      Power1267.0 W2900.0 W
      Power sourcePetrol drivenPetrol driven

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

              Often compared with STIHL MS 171

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              Husqvarna 135
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              STIHLMS 181

              Often compared with STIHL MS 181

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              Husqvarna135 Mark II
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              Husqvarna 435
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              Husqvarna435