Description
The STIHL MS 172 is a great choice if you want a petrol chainsaw that feels solid and capable for cutting firewood, tidying up fallen timber and general property maintenance. It’s designed with homeowners in mind, keeping the controls simple while still delivering strong cutting performance for its size.
Power comes from a 31.8 cm³ STIHL 2-MIX engine producing 1.4 kW, aimed at good cutting performance with lower fuel consumption. The MS 172 is supplied in 12″ or 14″ bar options and uses a 3/8″ P chain with a narrow kerf, which helps it cut efficiently without needing a heavy, high-powered chassis.
For comfort and ease of use, STIHL includes an anti-vibration system to reduce vibration at the handles, plus single-lever operation and a stop button so it’s easy to control and restart after short breaks. Chain adjustments are straightforward thanks to side-mounted chain tensioning, and the transparent fuel and oil tanks make it easy to check levels at a glance before you start cutting.
Under the hood, features like the compensator help keep performance more consistent as the air filter becomes contaminated, and STIHL’s four-channel (advanced combustion) technology is designed to improve combustion efficiency for strong performance with reduced fuel use.
