MS 181 – Perfect for around-the-garden cutting jobs.

Packed with new technology—at a value price—the MS 181 STIHL chainsaw is designed to reduce vibrations, making it more comfortable to operate. This chainsaw also features reduced-emission engine technology, which lowers fuel consumption as well as emissions; maintaining good cutting speed perfect for around-the-yard cutting jobs.

Technical data
Displacement 31.8 cm³
Weight 1) 4.3 kg
Power-to-weight ratio 2.9 kg/kW
Power output 1.5 kW/2.0 bhp
Recomm. max. bar length 40 cm
Vibration levels left/right 3.3/3.1 m/s²
Oilomatic saw chain pitch/type 3/8″ P Picco Micro Mini Comfort 3
Sound power level 2) 109.0 dB(A)
Sound pressure level 2) 98.0 dB(A)
1) without bar/chain
2) Power factor according to DIR2006/42/EC=2.5(dB(A))


Standard features

  • Reduced-emission engine technology
  • Advanced combustion technology
  • Pre-separation air filtration system
  • Anti-vibration system
  • Tool free filler caps
  • Compensator
  • Ematic chain lubrication system
  • Side chain tensioner
  • Single-lever master control

Additional features

Variations