The STIHL MS 172 is a powerful and versatile petrol chainsaw for homeowners, ideal for jobs such as cutting firewood, pruning, or felling small trees. Compact and easy to handle, it offers excellent cutting performance in a reliable, user-friendly design.
Powered by a STIHL 2-MIX engine with four-channel technology, the MS 172 delivers high performance with reduced fuel consumption and lower emissions, fully compliant with EU Stage V standards. Available with either a 12” or 14” guide bar and fitted with a 3/8" P narrow-kerf saw chain, it ensures precise, efficient cuts with excellent control.
Everyday use is simple thanks to single-lever combi control with stop function, allowing for quick restarts, while the side-mounted chain tensioner provides safe and easy re-tensioning. A transparent oil tank offers clear visibility of chain lubrication levels, ensuring reliable operation.
The STIHL anti-vibration system reduces strain on your hands and arms during longer jobs, while the compensator carburettor ensures consistent engine power and efficiency, even as the air filter becomes dirty. Together, these features make the MS 172 a dependable and low-maintenance chainsaw for home and garden work.
MS 172 Petrol Chainsaw for Home Use
Owner's Manual
Find information about Set Up, Operation, Maintenance, Storage and find Product FAQ's and Owners Manual for this product here:
You can find videos showing you how to fill your machine with fuel and oil, fit bars and chains and start your chainsaw here:
Technical Specifications
Displacement 31.8 cm³ Power output 1.4/1.9 kW/HP CO2 849 g/kWh Weight 4.5 kg 1) Weight 4.97 / 5.05 kg 2) Power-to-weight ratio 3.2 kg/kW Bar length 30-35 cm Bar length 12-14 " Saw chain pitch 3/8 " P Length with bumper strike 395 mm Sound pressure level 101 dB(A) 3) Sound power level 114 dB(A) 3) Vibration values left/right 3.5/3.2 m/s² 4) 1)Without fuel, without bar and chain
2)Without fuel, with bar and chain
3)K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2.5 dB (A)
4)K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2m / s ²
Warranty
This product is covered for a period of 2 years under STIHL domestic warranty, or 1 year under professional use.
Extend your domestic warranty from 2 to 3 years with the purchase of 5 litres of STIHL MotoMix® fuel and this product.
