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MS 231 C-BE Compact Petrol Chainsaw
SKU: Stihl | MS-1143 200 0219
- Regular price
- £456.17 Ex VAT
- £547.40 Inc VAT
- RRP: £524.17 Ex VAT
- Sale price
- £456.17 £456.17 Ex VAT
- Regular price
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- £547.40 £547.40 Inc VAT
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Product information & specifications
STIHL MS 231 C-BE Petrol Chainsaw
Free Spare Chain Available
Worth £20–£40 depending on model
When you add this STIHL chainsaw to your cart, your free matching chain will appear automatically. Simply click “Add Free Item” in the cart to include it with your order.
- Matching chain for this model
- Ideal for quick swaps on the job
- Helps reduce downtime
Your free chain will appear in the cart — just click “Add Free Item” before checkout.
The STIHL MS 231 C-BE Petrol Chainsaw is a powerful, easy-to-use domestic petrol chainsaw designed for property maintenance, firewood cutting and felling small trees. Built for users who want strong cutting performance without the effort of a larger, heavier saw, the MS 231 C-BE offers an excellent balance of power, handling and user-friendly features.
Powered by a 42.6cc STIHL 2-MIX engine, the STIHL MS 231 C-BE delivers 2.0kW of power with excellent efficiency and a strong power-to-weight ratio. It is fitted with STIHL ErgoStart for easier starting and STIHL Quick Chain Tensioning for tool-free chain adjustment, making it an ideal choice for homeowners, landowners and occasional professional users who want convenience without sacrificing performance.
If you want a STIHL chainsaw for firewood and grounds maintenance that is reliable, easy to manage and properly capable, the MS 231 C-BE is a superb all-round option.
Key Features
- Powerful 42.6cc STIHL 2-MIX engine
- 2.0kW power output for strong domestic cutting performance
- STIHL ErgoStart for easier, lower-effort starting
- STIHL Quick Chain Tensioning for tool-free adjustment
- Ideal for firewood cutting, grounds maintenance and small tree felling
- Tool-free fuel and oil caps for fast refuelling
- STIHL anti-vibration system for more comfortable use
- Compensator system for reduced maintenance
- Manual fuel pump for easier starting after breaks in use
Easy Starting & User-Friendly Operation
The STIHL MS 231 C-BE is designed to be straightforward and comfortable to use, even for users who do not want the effort of a traditional harder-starting petrol saw. The ErgoStart system reduces the force needed on the starter cord, while the manual fuel pump helps make cold starts and restarts easier and more consistent.
The addition of Quick Chain Tensioning also means chain adjustment can be carried out without tools, making routine setup and maintenance faster and more convenient.
Ideal for Firewood & Small Tree Work
The STIHL MS 231 C-BE is especially well suited to cutting firewood, general grounds maintenance, processing timber and felling smaller trees. It offers more power than lighter entry-level domestic saws while remaining manageable and comfortable for regular use.
Efficient 2-MIX Engine Performance
The STIHL 2-MIX engine is designed to reduce fuel consumption and lower emissions while still delivering strong cutting performance. This makes the MS 231 C-BE a more efficient and economical petrol chainsaw for regular domestic and land maintenance tasks.
Comfortable Handling
The integrated STIHL anti-vibration system helps reduce fatigue during longer cutting sessions by lowering vibration transfer into the handles. This improves comfort and makes the saw easier to control when working through larger volumes of timber or repeated cutting tasks.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | STIHL 2-MIX Petrol Engine |
| Displacement | 42.6cc |
| Power Output | 2.0kW |
| Engine Power | 2.7hp |
| Weight | 5.1kg (without guide bar and saw chain) |
Ideal For
- Firewood cutting and log processing
- Grounds and property maintenance
- Felling small trees
- Domestic and smallholding use
- Users wanting easier starting and simpler chain adjustment
Best For
The STIHL MS 231 C-BE is best suited to users who want a capable domestic petrol chainsaw with added convenience features. It is an especially good option for those who want more power than a basic homeowner saw, but with easier everyday usability.
Why Choose the STIHL MS 231 C-BE?
The STIHL MS 231 C-BE Petrol Chainsaw combines strong cutting performance with easier starting, tool-free chain tensioning and excellent handling. For property owners, firewood users and anyone wanting a practical, reliable saw for regular home and land use, it is a very smart choice.
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If you’re choosing the right setup for this product, you may also want to explore the related categories, accessories, and buying guides below.
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Complete Your Setup
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Specification
| Bar length | 35-40 cm |
| Bar length | 14-16 " |
| Displacement | 42.6 cm³ |
| Power output | 2/2.7 kW/HP |
| Weight | 5.1 kg 1) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.6 kg/kW |
| Weight | 5.78 / 5.88 kg 2) |
| Length with bumper strike | 424 mm |
| Sound pressure level | 103 dB(A) 3) |
| Sound power level | 114 dB(A) 3) |
| Vibration values left/right | 3.9/3.9 m/s² 4) |
| Saw chain pitch | 3/8 " P |
| CO2 | 819 g/kWh |
1)Without fuel, without bar and chain2)Without fuel, with bar and chain3)K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2.5 dB (A)4)K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2m / s ²
STIHL MS 231 C-BE Petrol Chainsaw
Free Spare Chain Available
Worth £20–£40 depending on model
When you add this STIHL chainsaw to your cart, your free matching chain will appear automatically. Simply click “Add Free Item” in the cart to include it with your order.
- Matching chain for this model
- Ideal for quick swaps on the job
- Helps reduce downtime
Your free chain will appear in the cart — just click “Add Free Item” before checkout.
The STIHL MS 231 C-BE Petrol Chainsaw is a powerful, easy-to-use domestic petrol chainsaw designed for property maintenance, firewood cutting and felling small trees. Built for users who want strong cutting performance without the effort of a larger, heavier saw, the MS 231 C-BE offers an excellent balance of power, handling and user-friendly features.
Powered by a 42.6cc STIHL 2-MIX engine, the STIHL MS 231 C-BE delivers 2.0kW of power with excellent efficiency and a strong power-to-weight ratio. It is fitted with STIHL ErgoStart for easier starting and STIHL Quick Chain Tensioning for tool-free chain adjustment, making it an ideal choice for homeowners, landowners and occasional professional users who want convenience without sacrificing performance.
If you want a STIHL chainsaw for firewood and grounds maintenance that is reliable, easy to manage and properly capable, the MS 231 C-BE is a superb all-round option.
Key Features
- Powerful 42.6cc STIHL 2-MIX engine
- 2.0kW power output for strong domestic cutting performance
- STIHL ErgoStart for easier, lower-effort starting
- STIHL Quick Chain Tensioning for tool-free adjustment
- Ideal for firewood cutting, grounds maintenance and small tree felling
- Tool-free fuel and oil caps for fast refuelling
- STIHL anti-vibration system for more comfortable use
- Compensator system for reduced maintenance
- Manual fuel pump for easier starting after breaks in use
Easy Starting & User-Friendly Operation
The STIHL MS 231 C-BE is designed to be straightforward and comfortable to use, even for users who do not want the effort of a traditional harder-starting petrol saw. The ErgoStart system reduces the force needed on the starter cord, while the manual fuel pump helps make cold starts and restarts easier and more consistent.
The addition of Quick Chain Tensioning also means chain adjustment can be carried out without tools, making routine setup and maintenance faster and more convenient.
Ideal for Firewood & Small Tree Work
The STIHL MS 231 C-BE is especially well suited to cutting firewood, general grounds maintenance, processing timber and felling smaller trees. It offers more power than lighter entry-level domestic saws while remaining manageable and comfortable for regular use.
Efficient 2-MIX Engine Performance
The STIHL 2-MIX engine is designed to reduce fuel consumption and lower emissions while still delivering strong cutting performance. This makes the MS 231 C-BE a more efficient and economical petrol chainsaw for regular domestic and land maintenance tasks.
Comfortable Handling
The integrated STIHL anti-vibration system helps reduce fatigue during longer cutting sessions by lowering vibration transfer into the handles. This improves comfort and makes the saw easier to control when working through larger volumes of timber or repeated cutting tasks.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | STIHL 2-MIX Petrol Engine |
| Displacement | 42.6cc |
| Power Output | 2.0kW |
| Engine Power | 2.7hp |
| Weight | 5.1kg (without guide bar and saw chain) |
Ideal For
- Firewood cutting and log processing
- Grounds and property maintenance
- Felling small trees
- Domestic and smallholding use
- Users wanting easier starting and simpler chain adjustment
Best For
The STIHL MS 231 C-BE is best suited to users who want a capable domestic petrol chainsaw with added convenience features. It is an especially good option for those who want more power than a basic homeowner saw, but with easier everyday usability.
Why Choose the STIHL MS 231 C-BE?
The STIHL MS 231 C-BE Petrol Chainsaw combines strong cutting performance with easier starting, tool-free chain tensioning and excellent handling. For property owners, firewood users and anyone wanting a practical, reliable saw for regular home and land use, it is a very smart choice.
Helpful Links
If you’re choosing the right setup for this product, you may also want to explore the related categories, accessories, and buying guides below.
Shop Related Categories
Complete Your Setup
Helpful Guides
Specification
| Bar length | 35-40 cm |
| Bar length | 14-16 " |
| Displacement | 42.6 cm³ |
| Power output | 2/2.7 kW/HP |
| Weight | 5.1 kg 1) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.6 kg/kW |
| Weight | 5.78 / 5.88 kg 2) |
| Length with bumper strike | 424 mm |
| Sound pressure level | 103 dB(A) 3) |
| Sound power level | 114 dB(A) 3) |
| Vibration values left/right | 3.9/3.9 m/s² 4) |
| Saw chain pitch | 3/8 " P |
| CO2 | 819 g/kWh |
1)Without fuel, without bar and chain2)Without fuel, with bar and chain3)K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2.5 dB (A)4)K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2m / s ²
STIHL Warranty
STIHL offer a 1 year professional warranty or 2 year domestic warranty with all of their machines.
The following exceptions apply:
- AK System, AS System and AI Line cordless products aren't covered under warranty when used by professionals
- AP System machines, batteries and chargers - 2 year professional warranty
- Pressure washers - 2 year professional warranty or 3 year domestic warranty
- Mowers, tillers, shredders, scarifiers & iMOW machines - See STIHL's website here
Extend your Stihl warranty by an additional year when purchasing a STIHL Smart Connector with selected machinery from the petrol and cordless range. Extends your petrol warranty from 1 to 2 years AND 2 to 3 years on select cordless tools.
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STIHL offer a 1 year professional warranty or 2 year domestic warranty with all of their machines.
The following exceptions apply:
- AK System, AS System and AI Line cordless products aren't covered under warranty when used by professionals
- AP System machines, batteries and chargers - 2 year professional warranty
- Pressure washers - 2 year professional warranty or 3 year domestic warranty
- Mowers, tillers, shredders, scarifiers & iMOW machines - See STIHL's website here
Extend your Stihl warranty by an additional year when purchasing a STIHL Smart Connector with selected machinery from the petrol and cordless range. Extends your petrol warranty from 1 to 2 years AND 2 to 3 years on select cordless tools.
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Delivery & Returns
UK Delivery
Fast, reliable delivery from our UK warehouse.
- Free UK delivery on eligible orders over £75 +VAT. Long, heavy or oversized items may incur an additional delivery charge, shown at checkout.
- UK Standard Delivery from £3.60 + VAT
Estimated delivery: 2–4 working days - Next Working Day Delivery – £6.00 + VAT
Order before 3:00pm (Monday–Friday) for next working day delivery
All UK orders are dispatched Monday–Friday and sent via a tracked courier service.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the UK.
- Europe from £10.00
Estimated delivery: 2–7 working days - Rest of the World from £12.00
Estimated delivery: 2–11 working days
Shipping costs and delivery times are calculated at checkout based on destination and order contents.
Customs, Duties & Taxes
International orders may be subject to local import duties, taxes, or customs charges.
When UPS is selected at checkout, applicable duties and taxes are included in the total price. For other shipping services, duties and taxes may be charged separately on delivery and are the responsibility of the recipient.
Customs processing times may affect delivery estimates.
Returns
30-Day Return Policy
- Items can be returned within 30 days of delivery
- Products must be unused and in original condition
- Return postage costs apply unless the item is faulty or incorrect
For full details, please visit our Shipping & Returns page.
UK Delivery
Fast, reliable delivery from our UK warehouse.
- Free UK delivery on eligible orders over £75 +VAT. Long, heavy or oversized items may incur an additional delivery charge, shown at checkout.
- UK Standard Delivery from £3.60 + VAT
Estimated delivery: 2–4 working days - Next Working Day Delivery – £6.00 + VAT
Order before 3:00pm (Monday–Friday) for next working day delivery
All UK orders are dispatched Monday–Friday and sent via a tracked courier service.
International Delivery
We ship worldwide from the UK.
- Europe from £10.00
Estimated delivery: 2–7 working days - Rest of the World from £12.00
Estimated delivery: 2–11 working days
Shipping costs and delivery times are calculated at checkout based on destination and order contents.
Customs, Duties & Taxes
International orders may be subject to local import duties, taxes, or customs charges.
When UPS is selected at checkout, applicable duties and taxes are included in the total price. For other shipping services, duties and taxes may be charged separately on delivery and are the responsibility of the recipient.
Customs processing times may affect delivery estimates.
Returns
30-Day Return Policy
- Items can be returned within 30 days of delivery
- Products must be unused and in original condition
- Return postage costs apply unless the item is faulty or incorrect
For full details, please visit our Shipping & Returns page.
