# MS 170: specs and price

**Price (US):** $199.99 (STIHL authorized-dealer price $199.99 (Howard Brothers, howardbrothers.com, an authorized STIHL dealer reproducing STIHL's spec sheet). Southern States independently lists $239.99. STIHL USA does not publish a fixed online MSRP (final price is dealer-set).), as of 2026-07-10. Among the 14 chainsaws we track it is the cheapest; category median $380.
**Brand:** Stihl
**Deskmark:** Platinum Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 86/100, #1 of 16 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $199.99 |
| Brand | Stihl |
| Power source | gas |
| Bar length (in) | 16 |
| Engine cc or voltage | 30.1 cc |
| Weight (lb) | 8.6 |
| Anti vibration | Yes |
| Tool less chain tensioning | — |
| Automatic oiler | Yes |

## Where it stands

At $200, the MS 170 is the cheapest of the 14 chainsaws we track, where the median is $380. On the spec sheet, its bar length of 16 in is below the median of the 18, and its weight of 8.6 lb is below the median of the 16.

## Frequently asked questions

**How much does the MS 170 cost?**

The MS 170 has a US price of $199.99 (STIHL authorized-dealer price $199.99 (Howard Brothers, howardbrothers.com, an authorized STIHL dealer reproducing STIHL's spec sheet). Southern States independently lists $239.99. STIHL USA does not publish a fixed online MSRP (final price is dealer-set).), as of 2026-07-10.

**How does the MS 170 compare on price?**

At $200, the MS 170 is the cheapest of the 14 chainsaws we track, where the median is $380.

**What are the MS 170's key specs?**

MS 170 (Stihl): power source gas, bar length in 16, engine cc or voltage 30.1 cc, weight lb 8.6, anti vibration Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-10.

Source: https://www.stihlusa.com/products/chain-saws/homeowner-saws/ms170/ (stihlusa.com, accessed 2026-07-10)
Corroboration: https://howardbrothers.com/products/stihl-ms170-chainsaw (accessed 2026-07-10)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/chainsaws/stihl-ms-170/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the MS 170 price of record was $199.99 as of 2026-07-10 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/chainsaws/stihl-ms-170/
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