Stihl · Updated July 2026
MS 170: price & specs
The MS 170 costs $199.99, the cheapest chainsaws (median $380). It earns a Platinum Deskmark — 86/100 pay-blind standing, #1 of 16 in class.
Verified Jul 10, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
MS 170. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: stihlusa.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the MS 170 a good buy?
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.
Specifications
| 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). |
|---|---|
| Brand | Stihl |
| Released | — |
| 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 |
Source: stihlusa.com (verified 2026-07-10) · corroborated by howardbrothers.com. Model identity confirmed as the exact STIHL MS 170 (30.1 cc gas, 16 in recommended bar) on the authorized STIHL dealer page (Howard Brothers), which reproduces STIHL's official specification sheet verbatim: "Power Source: Gas", "Displacement: 30.1 cc.", "Powerhead Weight: 8.6 lbs.", "Guide Bar Length (Recommended): 16 in.", plus the STIHL Anti-Vibration System and Ematic automatic chain lubrication. Price $199.99 is stated on that same STIHL-dealer page (Southern States independently lists $239.99; Amazon confirms the Stihl MS 170 as a 30 cc gas saw with an anti-vibration system). The stihlusa.com URL is the manufacturer's official MS 170 product page, but its e-commerce content is dealer-gated/JS-rendered, so all spec values were extracted verbatim from the authorized-dealer reproduction of STIHL's spec sheet and cross-checked against Amazon. Tool-less chain tensioning is left null: the base MS 170 spec sheet does not list a Quick Chain Adjuster, so it could not be confirmed for this configuration; releaseDate null as no year is stated on any fetched page.
Is the MS 170 worth it vs cheaper chainsaws?
MS 170 against its closest cheaper and pricier chainsaws on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 14 ranked →
| Product | Price | Power source | Bar length (in) | Engine cc or voltage | Weight (lb) | Anti vibration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS 170 this | $199.99 | gas | 16 | 30.1 cc | 8.6 | Yes |
| 120 Mark II | $219.99 | gas | 14 | 38.2 cc | 10.7 | Yes |
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.
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