NEW Stihl Chainsaws for 2024 - What's Changed? MS 162 172 and 182 VS MS 170 MS 180 and MS 181 

Thanks for the thorough review. I think the MS 162 is going to be a huge miss for Stihl. Heavier, less power, crappy bar. They're going to regret launching that one. I think your graphic at 6:44 is wrong. The 180 only has 2.0 bhp, if I'm not mistaken. If it's truly a 2.8 bhp saw, then I'm running out and buying 2! It's really a shame that they bloat these up with emissions crap for a homeowner saw that will see 3 tank-fulls of gas per year. The Stihlusa website, as of end-of-Feb, shows the 172 C-E with metal dogs (bumper spikes). Clearly had plastic only on yours, though. I wonder if the website shows an earlier prototype or if your saw is an earlier build. BTW, you're one of the only Stihl dealers I've seen that doesn't know how to say Stihl ... might want to consider learning the right way. ;)

On the 182 C the chain sits wrong on the motor sprocket (take a look at min 6:38). If a novice owner buys it it'll have a great time ruining his new saw. I just bought my first chainsaw and documented the hell out of me before even starting it (haven't started it yet 😄, an MS 251 but in Europe there might be differences in similarly named models that US has). Also on the 182 C the bar does have a sprocket on the tip and has 4 bolts compared to the one on the 162 with 3 bolts on the tip and no sprocket, same Light 04 bar. Weird stuff! Good luck sir and salutations from Romania!

The 171 made the switch smaller so the top cover could be removed without resetting the switch position. I do wish a 171 had been shown instead of a 180 or in addition to, as it was a middle step between these generations. Flippy caps, larger engine, chain adjuster conveniently placed and good anti vibe- Ive had a pile of 170s and 180s, they got it right when they designed the 171. My only complaint is it takes a minute to warm up.

so 162 is 15% heavier saw with 7% less power. so that's a 20+ percent worse saw that comes with a bar without a sprocket. and one less case cover nut. that's some "improvements". germans are not what they used to be.

They have light bars but weight what appears to be 1 lb heavier. Did they change the case material? I have a 251 C-BE from 3 yrs ago. The so called 18" bar is really a 16" bar which sucks. I also notice that they seem to have longer bars.

Great video, thank you!

Good video. I was wondering if you could do a similar comparison, with the new battery saws? Msa 70 & 60.

bruh i wish i knew they were about to release new saws i would have waited to get my carving saw lol. i think the old 170 is better. i do like that they changed the side cover to match the pros but im assuming its plastic? its a nice set up if you throw your chain off

I don’t like the direction. Makes me think they are making the gas stuff worse to push folks to go battery. If it were me buying, I would save up for a 261 pro saw.

is the 162 worth a buy for your first Stihl chainsaw?

No much changed carburator 1 bolt only not changed nothing. My Stihl 880 and 171 chainsaw 3 Jack bolt carburator more better setting high and low and HLA

The old 170 is the superior saw. All of these new saws are like the same weight as a 250/251. Why would anyone even buy these bloated underpowered saw.