Stihl MS 170 

This saw is far more capable than they are letting on. I have cut up cords upon cords of wood with mine and it never hiccuped.

Today I got out my MS170 that I have not used for four years. I had some Motomix in the tank from that long ago. It started with just a few pulls and ran perfectly without a single burp or stutter. How the hell can you beat that!

We bought one of these a little over a year ago - we own a small horse farm - and we have never used chainsaws (other than small electric tree trimming chainsaws). This little saw has had a lot of use...downing small trees, cutting fire wood, cutting fence posts, etc. I am very impressed as we have definitely used it for far more jobs than it is intended...it still is like new. I'm going to pick up a 271 today.

The MS170 and the MS180 are highly under rated. They can cut very well and for long periods and all size trees. They are not for the occasional use. You only need a pro saw if you are a logger or are cutting down very large trees, otherwise these models easily do the job.

I have one and I like it soo much, it is so easy to use, there is no tree or branch that it can not cut in my garden.

I purchased a Sthil 170 yesterday. I used my stimulus card. Fine machine.

Ms 170 💪

Ive had my MS 170 chainsaw for 12 months, its fantastic and has never let me down, great for cutting firewood in the bush

So i for some reason just now started looking at review videos on the MS 170 and i have owned one for approximately 2 years now. Every video and review i see on this saw is people saying how it is just a saw to use on occasion like once or twice a month or on a weekend or somthing dumb, but i can tell you from first hand experience as someone who has been cutting down trees for about 5 and half years now and ive owned all types shapes and sizes of saws this little MS 170 does not get the credit it deserves. I have personally put mine through gruelling hours of relentless cutting day in and day out and not had a single issuse what so ever. And yes i know that it is a micro chain which means its deminsions are 1.1 with 55 teeth imstead of 1.3 with 56 teeth so the chain is thinner and smaller but by decimal its less then a tenth i think its .043 instead of .050 so really it just makes the thing cut like a razzor really fast and precise. As long as you keep the chain sharp it will do what ever you want it to. Ive also dropped very large ash trees with it when my huskvarnna 440 was down

Just bought my first 170 this week - very excited!

Stihl make the best looking chainsaws imo

Thank you. Hello from a Serb from far away Crna Gora.

i us the 170 for underbrushing daily for 6-7 h almost nonstop only problem is it will throw its chain 1-2 times a day when it catches on a smaller stick. very light and easy to work with all day

If you take care of that saw it can do a massive amount of work. I used one for limbs after I fell the logs with a bigger saw..

I just bought a Stihl MS 170. I can't wait to try it out this week!

I just bought a ms170 . I’m only going to use it once in awhile. I only plan on using the premixed 50 :1 gas and of course the recommended bar oil.

I have an ms 661 with a 36" bar and I'm looking at reviews of little saws for fun while my arms recover hahaha

0:00 Great video! I have an MS 170. Great saw.

Hey thanks for the video and it helps me because I found an old 170 and I got it running but it needs a chain and you told me in this video thanks

Someone needs to tell him the difference between cheap and inexpensive. He keeps saying it's their cheapest saw. Cheap indicates quality. Inexpensive is cost.

Got the ms170 last summer love the little saw it just little picky about the fuel but run non ethanol high test gas does good

I just bought a used one for $100 in pretty new condition, It started right up, I just started my own little tree company and need something to cut down my trailer, I do mostly Trim Jobs so I'm hoping this will be perfect for what I need. I'm very excited to put a new chain on it and let it rip

My 170 wouldn't idle without stalling until I ran 2 tanks of TruFuel 50:1 through it. After that it runs great!

Bought an MS391 with a 20 inch bar about a month and a half ago, first saw I bought. Now I'm looking at buying an MS880 magnum with a 59/60 inch bar.

Great review I use a 170 mini boss and I totally agree

Thanks!

I would like.tp see you show how to sharpen the chain and how to check and set chain dog height.

That`s what I needed to know. TY

Thanks

If you need a quick solution for tree limbs, this is the way to go.

FIRST Time in 17 Yrs. Would not Start ! Well I think from looking at These Videos I Think I Flooded It ! But Took it to Stihl Dealer . Says it will probably cost $ 110.00 do do Carb . job. But its Been a Very Good Saw ( 17 Yrs. of Use ) .

I have to say, any person needs safety training. This saw would cause a person serious injury like any other saw.

i have one, and it's a door stop right now. used it a few times (about 3) and now it doesn't start. can't get it to start. i tried every troubleshoot and nothing...nada!

Need to know what position the brake is suppose to be when starting the model 170

last stihl I owned was an 010AV. Should never have sold it. Here in Australia, MS 180 $ 299, MS 181 $ 449. ( RR ). is there enough difference between the two to rationalise the extra $ 150 ?

Any big difference from the 170 to 180 ?

I know the recommended range is 12-16" but would I be able to run an 18" Stihl Rollomatic-E Bar on this chainsaw?

Hello I have a stil 170 when it starts go out, if I do not accelerate, how many turns against the clock to adjust its carburetor thanks for your video

What is the biggest tree you recommend curtain with a 170

Can you fit a metal chain catcher to these?

Can we cut tree logs for wood supply with this saw ms170

Will this saw cut 30 c/m jarrah ok ??

I have an ms170 that point blank refuses to start and run air filter is good new plug fitted and gapped fresh fuel in tank but just wont go, the saw has run about 2hrs in its entire life and purchased back in 2004 any idea how to get it going?

Bought one yesterday. Where is that accent from??

I started my saw and must have left the brake on while operating it the chain sprocket won’t move any ideas what I did with it

should be called ms160 and needs primer bulb own 4 of them good saw

i dont get this ...my ms 170 has smaller blade ?...i order replacement blade but they are too long ....is this machine able to take 2 sizes of chain ??

hooray for the screw caps.. HATE those "quick spring loaded gizmo" .. and I use chain saws every day.. Boo to the guy who invented those annoying stihl spring loaded caps .. IMHO

I have nothing but the problems with this saw. I’m trying to use it couple times a year and I can get it working for about 10-15 min before it’s stalling.

I just bought one, I was told to get the Stihl HP Ultra and mix with 1 gallon of (non-ethnol fuel). What type of fuel would that be?

gas and oil mix?

One very important question is do you know JESUS CHRIST AS YOUR PERSONAL LORD AND SAVIOR?

It has a very bad air filter system.

you lost me at once a year...

Or just start it with the chain brake off. Simple

This saw is one of the worst I’ve ever used.Constant oil problems.Very bad quality. Don’t buy.