Ill be keeping my old MS170 going for as long as possible after seeing this. The cover is removed needing no tool to turn the knob. It wasn't necessary to change from the MS170's simple air cleaner to a difficult to service snap-off design that looks like it will break.
On paper the MS162 is a definite improvement on vibration levels over both the MS170 & MS171. 162 has the same displacement, weight and power-weight ratio of the 170, (the 171 had a very slight increase of displacement but curiously less power). All three saws share the same chain pitch and gauge, with the same recommended bar lengths. Sound levels: 170_ 111 ~ 100dB 171_ 112 ~ 99dB 162_ 113 ~ 100dB Vibration levels: 170_ R5.2 ~ L5.5 171_ R4.0 ~ L4.5 162_ R3.2 ~ L3.0 A friend has an old MS170 and the very few times I’ve been forced to use it, I’ve considered to be a real bone-shaker. So the 162 would be that much easier to use on longer days. Someone’s going to ask if I’m going to buy a 162? Well maybe if I start carving. As it is, I’ve got two small saws and a medium size saw; and that will do for now.
Looks good! Not as quick cutting wood compared to the 170, but quieter and more fuel efficient I suppose. Keeping my 170, might pick up one up to have another light use saw
Thanks for the feedback. When running the saw, you can tell a difference in vibration due to the spring anti vibration system, which is definitely a nice upgrade.
Great video! I like the side by side comparison. Not liking the look on air filter of MS162. Purchased 2 more MS170's yesterday and glad I do not need to buy this new line up. PS I have a MS260 for backup.
I liked the MS170s enough that I'm on my third one. I run them hard cutting brush down in my trailers or cutting firewood and at about $160 each a fair deal for what I got out of them. $200 and tax for an MS162 that's over a pound heavier and 1.6hp vs 1.7hp seems like going backwards to me smoothness or not. My 5 year old MS261 weighs 10.8 pounds and has 4hp. I've never said "Gee I want a heavier chainsaw with less power. I passed on the MS162 at the dealer today.
Hello Victor. By "running down the side" I am assuming you mean the side of the case under the clutch cover? While in use, you may have some excess oil from the chain. It should not be excessive though.
Why not showed How need setting air and fuel mix in carburetor? But only 1 Jack bolt low set air fuel mix and missing other 2 Jack bolt high air fuel mix and other fuel air max Jack set too
Hello, I did not complete a fuel efficiency test. I can, however, tell you that the MS 162 should be more efficient due to it having improved emissions. Additionally, the MS 162 has a 13.5 oz fuel tank as opposed to the MS 170 having an 8.5 oz fuel tank.
Nice video but why didn’t you offer an opinion of one over the other. I just purchased a 162 to replace my 170 but now I’m having second thoughts on the 162.
@@tuberocker69 Yup. I returned the 162 two days ago. When I went to the dealer I was semi apologetic about having to return it and the owner said Don't worry about it, you're not the first one. Nuff sed.
Just broke my 170 today went to go buy another and 162 is to heavy and doesn’t feel right in the hands I didn’t purchase it . Rather look for 170 off the market than buy 162 170 weight is 8.6 162 weight is 9.9 almost 10 lbs Ms 250 18 bar 45 cc is 10 lbs just think about it ! Same saw weight but less power 162 was a mistake bring back the 170
@@alisegura116 There are 4 ms170's still on the shelf at my dealer. Thinking of getting another while I still can. I just recently got the ms261cm and they pair nicely together!
