STIHL MS231 chainsaw - homeowner gas saw

Felixia Banck aka FemaleLumberjack has been testing out this homeowner chainsaw.
The MS 231 chainsaw is ideal for for private users or farmers felling small trees, cutting firewood and general landscape maintenance.

[@ima640]

Most home owner saws are really good nowadays, most of the issues come from the operator not knowing how to maintain the saw, poor chain sharpening, dirty air filters, poor engine tuning. Once you sort these issues out for them, they don't believe it's the same saw that they have been using. Great video, keep posting. Thanks

[@GeidoshMeeShow]

Very good review! I own and use one of them from the beginning of this year and agree with every word spoken in this video!

[@robrusticwoodlandproducts6662]

Don’t underestimate those saws Felixia, I picked up a 12 year old ms 230 last year and it’s cut over 80 ton of wood so far and Stihl running great. Love to see a video of you at work. “ A day in the life of Felixia Bancke” 👍🌻

[@Femalelumberjack]

That is awesome! They just seem to last forever :) Thanks I'll see what I can do

[@mikwalker171]

Great informative information from a super keen person. I just bought a Ms231 for my requirements. Thank you. Keep up being honest. 😊

[@famasmaster2000]

Well done ! Very enjoyable video and informative. Keep up the hard work 👍

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you

[@Lanterns_light]

In Australia this is marketed as the first offering of landowner tier chainsaws. Homeowner ends at MS 211

[@Femalelumberjack]

We don’t have that many categories in Denmark. It’s pro saws or homeowner

[@mikehellekson]

Wonderful video! Thanks for the great review!!

[@petecrabtree6734]

We still haven't got a date of when the 500i is going to get here. Just about to give up on it. Great video very informative thank you 😁👍

[@ishure8849]

G'day FLJ, a good mate of mine that I went to tech high with is the only person that works on my saws, he suggests that you should warm them up and cool them down no matter what they are . He's been a small engine mechanic for 35 years and with Stihl for 25 👍.

[@HerrGesetz]

I have used a small home owner Stihl along with my other professional saws for 5 years! I'm really, really surprised it still runs. Been through 2 bars its had that much use! Pretty fussy to start now and a bit floppy around all the handle mounds but it works

[@billyshumate853]

I've got one it's a good fire wood saw and it's not heavy. I did have a good weekend hope you did to

[@69fenderstratdan]

You are the GREATEST thing to happen to the world of chainsaws. When god created you he created perfection female lumber jack!!!!!!!

[@tonyalways7174]

A great review I think with none of the usual pro-snobbery about saws. The 231 is a great saw for 90% of users 90% of the time so it gets my vote as does this channel.

[@johnosullivan8116]

I would love to see you using the saw a I'm also a subscriber love what you do keep up the good work femalelunberjack 👍👍

[@brettslawnandtreeservice]

I used to have one of these 231s. They were nice saws, but I got an Echo 490 and didn’t look back.

[@Thetreefella]

All my Stihl saws are from 2008 and older. How do they compare to these newer ones in your opinion?

[@antochibogdan7090]

Stihl power 🇷🇴👍 i havea a stihl 181 .

[@garywinters2282]

13 pounds! My 550XP MK2 is that heavy. Very nice review and nice carvings in the background.

[@em4703]

It's actually half a lb lighter, measured the heads a few days ago. You could say it's nothing compared to the power difference, but this thing is 1/3rd the price of a 550xp with 30% less power. For someone with a budget that doesn't cut wood 3-4h a day, every day, this saw is the right choice.

[@MyGFIsMaria]

Well, Stihls corresponding model (261) is lighter than the 550 mk 2 with the same rated power. So this saw is not ment to compete with that segment.

[@philosborn1840]

Oh ya I am also a subscriber to your channel 🇨🇦

[@mattafakkah]

Is this a new model? And what kind of chainsaw oil do you use @3:37, it looks a bit thin?

[@vaxervill3919]

Is it gonna affect the power if i change from 14 inch to 16 inch

[@Max-um6oj]

Can you do a review and comparison with the ms251?

[@user-if2jh6rg8g]

Здравствуйте Felixia ! Интересный обзор бензопилы ! Желаю вам всего хорошего !!!

[@bjornforsberg3916]

Vilket svärd rekommenderar du att använda till denna såg?

[@imrehegedus5708]

Jó gép tetszik!😊👍

[@rolloek]

Ett test med MS251 skulle vara intressant, den verkar vara i samma storlek och vikt som 231, men starkare.

[@Nordkapp65]

Prefer the pro saws, have a 261 and would like to have gotten a 241 Pro saw before they stopped selling them. Never heard why or what replaced it, but it was light and had great power.

[@Femalelumberjack]

They still sell the 241 in Denmark.. very nice little saw!

[@weedeatnogreweo7574]

First glance 12" bar?

[@johnnellis3025]

Why do you have to let the 231 warm up? Then again you should let all small, air cooled engs. warm up, and cool down. That is what really makes them last.

[@SHOKRE003]

every, and I mean EVERY 2 stroke engine needs to warm up before "abuse"... starting your ms 500 and full throttle it right away wont make it last so long... if you do not care of its durability, than it doesnt matter, start it and go full throttle right away ;)

[@henryalvares7672]

I an not planing to buy a saw soon , still I watch the video to the end

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you

[@cascademtman5901]

Good video, always informative! What saw do you use professionally to limb trees?

[@Femalelumberjack]

Climbing or on ground?

[@cascademtman5901]

On the ground. I have a 290 but I'm 65 and it's getting kind of heavy to twist and turn for limbing.

[@Femalelumberjack]

My go to is ms261c but lately I’ve also been using msa220 and ms241

[@1d1hamby]

@@Femalelumberjack , how much power does the MSA220 have, is it more or less than this saw or 261 or 241? That would be a great video to see, a comparison between all those saws with new chains. Gas power saws usually gain power with break in and cordless power saws usually lose power.

[@ronpatterson6420]

My dad would buy the cheapest chainsaw he could find, it taught me a valuable lesson in life, if you can't afford the top model then go with the next best thing. That saw looks like it would be a great alternative to a pro saw.

[@allenhenry1113]

Have you ever used the ms 250 chainsaw? I just bought one i like so far..

[@Femalelumberjack]

I haven’t tried it yet

[@harm7448]

Could you try a 251 as well? I own one and would love to know your opion

[@maxevans2571]

The ms231 and. Ms251 are the same saw just a different badge and different price ms211 same . slightly smaller piston wat a con 👍

[@White000Crow]

Today I was running the saws. I went from my 660 to the 231 and the 231 feels like a toy.

[@johnosullivan8116]

I have one lovely saw to use hood power for a small saw 👍🇮🇪

[@markatkinson9963]

We don't have them here in the States yet.

[@I53-624]

I have a 251 what’s the difference

[@davidduff9871]

Ahhh, you were thinking of me. Just what I was thinking of. You’re the lovely lady. Now, if you have a saw that’s a handsome guy, I’ll take it.

[@lars9631]

Have you ever used the ms271? Seems to be popular in the U.S.

[@Femalelumberjack]

I have not

[@hepeng2627]

thanks for share this video

[@timedwa]

I have this chainsaw and i upgraded the sprocket so I can use a 325 pitch chain it seems more durable

[@woodstock048]

Just checked the website for availability in the U.S., not available. I have a MS260, would like a smaller saw with 16" bar. I tried the MS180, junk and awkward handle, sold it quickly and took my loss. Need a replacement!

[@Femalelumberjack]

You need a 241!

[@woodstock048]

@@Femalelumberjack Not available in the U.S., thanks for the reply.

[@woodstock048]

Continued my research today, your thoughts on a MS194CE , if I can find it in stock.

[@highfall60]

I don't suppose anyone knows the chain speed of this saw?

[@billyshumate853]

I enjoy your videos Bye for now

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you! Have a great day

[@billyshumate853]

Good afternoon hope you're doing well today

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you I’m doing very well

[@fergalhalpin8023]

Hi how r things with u today i hope u had a nice weekend xx

[@lanealine5260]

I would like to see ms660 magnum or ms661

[@dane5181]

Who thought this would be Wranglerstar video 😂😂

[@philosborn1840]

I like how you have the bloopers at the end. Would you consider including them in the future videos? 🇨🇦

[@Femalelumberjack]

In the end or in general just leave it? I like to include them :)

[@philosborn1840]

I think you nailed it at having them at the end of the video. It’s like those Jackie Chan movies and they have all the stunt bloopers, I for one get a real kick out of them like your production. It brings out your ability to laugh at the mistakes. Then again maybe you might kill it by having them every time, what do you think? Overall I like how you and your producer edited it!!👍 🇨🇦

[@ChiefManny1]

Just cute! An MS231! LoL!!

[@blleidblleid7280]

Like 🙋🏻‍♀️ 😍 😍 🤗

[@davesfarmforestvideos8395]

That saw is not available in the USA. I still watched the video until the end.

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you

[@jonahmelchosoutdoors5006]

Why can’t I find a ms231 or ms241

[@Femalelumberjack]

I’ve been told that the ms241 has been discontinued in the states..

[@emiltasi2182]

Good.

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thanks

[@dawidm6526]

Hei! Skal du teste ms400?

[@Femalelumberjack]

Ja! Venter på at den kommer til Danmark 😃

[@dawidm6526]

@@Femalelumberjack det blir spennende 🔥😊

[@andreagerola7759]

A nice toy, however too small. And what happened to the Stihl tank?

[@Femalelumberjack]

??

[@johnnellis3025]

I've had my home owner toy saw over 25 years. 024 AV Super Wood Boss. Still going strong. A cord of firewood every year. Requires 91 octane, can run leaded, i've run any thing i could find thru it, even 87 octane. And then along came ethanol, i hate that garbage. Eats away at everything, even the tank! I now get my gas from an airport,100 octane leaded.$$ Expensive but good. Around the home property, it's good. If i had to pay for what that saw has saved me, then even that bottled gas isn't so expensive. I've had bigger saws, my 024 saw holds an 18 in bar. Why do you need a bigger saw? What are you cutting? And then you might say, yes i do need a bigger saw! Except for some of us, it's a perfect saw!

[@lutaboret6367]

When is test 400 c-m???

[@Femalelumberjack]

As soon as I can get my hands on it I’ll make a video!

[@fergalhalpin8023]

Hi hello how r u haven't heard from u in a while

[@Kunaschirsky]

Да черепашка прикольная у тебя, это к деньгам! А я сову себе собирался выпилить на зимовье, но что-то чувствую с таким подъемов воды в реках , мне прийдётся тотем уток или цаплю вырезать из липы в 1,5 м обхвате... Японцы уже утонули, мы следующие на пути циклонов тихого океана.

[@jrn-tjose8705]

All engines needs to be warmed up. Pro or not

[@billyshumate853]

The 250 is a good home owner saw

[@Femalelumberjack]

I haven’t tried it yet

[@viktorasjagas3841]

yes stihl have ms 251 saw he is almost the same 231 but more powerfull(2,2kw) the price is higher 40eu

[@viktorasjagas3841]

I have ms 231 myself about 1 year he is good chaisaw power enough the weight is not very small but well balanced so it doesn't feel simple and reliable,start perfectly personally recommend non-professionals

[@ishure8849]

I had two 250s wore them out used them for limbing didn't owe me a cent .

[@mihadani1383]

Why you tooking just about stihl? I Want you tooking about Husqvarna. Thank you and good luck

[@Femalelumberjack]

I’ll be posting a comparison video soon including Husqvarna :)

[@mihadani1383]

Thank you. I work with T 435.,372 XP & 395 XP. I wish a good day

[@fergalhalpin8023]

Hi how r u hope u had a nice weekend xx

[@Femalelumberjack]

I’m great thanks. I hope you had a fabulous weekend too

[@fergalhalpin8023]

Hi I had good weekend too thanks hows things with u

[@fergalhalpin8023]

Hi how r u this morning

[@fergalhalpin8023]

Hi how r u hav a nice weekend

[@fergalhalpin8023]

Hi how r u hope you had a nice weekend hope to see more videos soon x

[@imrehegedus5708]

👍😊😘😘🌲🌞🌷🌷

[@Kunaschirsky]

Всё "отжигаете" и веселите мужиков! Я вам завидую, а у нас нетрадиционные для июня и июля проливные дожди и тайфун за тайфуном. Моя зубастая"Хускварна" стоит второй месяц без дела, как и "катер", на котором не могу уплыть в тайгу, где собирался строить зимовье. Мне остаётся конопатить грёбаную недоделанную производителями лодку и смотреть Ютуб, надеясь на солнце через неделю.

[@ng-ht1vx]

You have Home Depot? I thought you got everything from Ikea. :D

[@Femalelumberjack]

Hahaha no we don’t and IKEA is Swedish.. but still very popular in Denmark 😉

[@ng-ht1vx]

So, when you buy your Stihl chainsaw from IKEA, do you get it in pieces, and have to assemble it from really poor drawings? :D :P

[@weedeatnogreweo7574]

Looks the size of 201t

[@aleksandarjosevski7708]

Stihl chainsaw is a good mashine,but Husqwarna for my is the best in the world chainsaw

[@virus56777]

That’s kindelin. Poplar

[@sstorholm]

I don’t really understand why these are called home owner saws, they are all basically built to the same quality, so why not just label them as a smaller model? My theory is that Stihl wants to make sure that Bubba doesn’t go and buy his first saw and ends up with the 500i. :)

[@MyGFIsMaria]

The quality is far from the same. Pro saws have vital parts made from magnesium/aluminum and consumer saws generally have many of the same components made from plastic.

[@sstorholm]

@@MyGFIsMaria have you compared them side by side? The professional models feature somewhat more durable parts, but you'd need to use it daily to ever wear them out. As for the amount of plastic, it's a very small difference.

[@MyGFIsMaria]

⁠@@sstorholmI have both new Stihl pro saws and consumer saws and I have compared them. There are alot of differences in material and there is no doubt a pro saw will last longer. It’s not a problem for a homeowner to wear out a home owner saw, but a pro saw will probably last until the rubber components fail of age.

[@sstorholm]

@@MyGFIsMaria i have both as well, and never managed to wear out even the 021 that's 30 years old at this point.

[@philipcross5332]

You sound quite demanding and want it warm and ready ! A little one is not for you then 🤦🏻‍♂️😂

[@Femalelumberjack]

🤷‍♀️

[@thomasvankruijsbergen7639]

I don't like this saw maybe it's because I'm used to a 261 362 500. All professional saws haha. It’s not running smooth.

[@Femalelumberjack]

I disagree I think it's running very smoothly and I also use 261 and 500i

[@thomasvankruijsbergen7639]

Femalelumberjack I have this with every saw that’s not in the professional range. The 311 and 391 what an screamer Jezus. And the 231 it doesn’t run fine in my ears. And I know this is an good saw for sure. But personally I don’t like it.

[@billhull6842]

Ok a few problems that I see. I see that you are a beautiful girl who likes Stihl chainsaws but you live in Denmark. I live in the United States. :-( I don't like that. lol Also you are talking about a home owner chainsaw. The MS 231 is the wrong home owner model to be talking about. The perfect home owner chainsaw would be the MS 880 with the 59"bar. You know that. lol I am a beginning arborist and that is why I joke about that. Bill

[@7400Denmark]

Borring ........

[@emmanouil9233]

I bought one and i find out is made in China. There is no problem so far