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Product Details
Gas chainsaws for cutting firewood and for grounds maintenance
For homeowners and light duty work
Easy handling thanks to the master control lever and stop button
Strength-saving start-up thanks to manual fuel pump and STIHL ErgoStart
Side-mounted chain tensioning
Operating information available via diagnostic socket.

Technical details

Displacement	1.9 cu-in
Power	1.40 kW
Engine power	1.90 HP
Device weight without refuelling	10.4 lb ¹⁾
System weight without refuelling	5.31 kg ²⁾

This powerful, entry-level gas-powered chainsaw is ideal for woodcutting tasks around the home.

Crafted with an updated, modern design, the MS 172 C-E chainsaw is a powerful, lightweight tool equipped with STIHL Easy2Start™ technology, so you can get to work with ease. The MS 172 C-E chainsaw comes equipped with a 16-inch Light 01 guide bar and a side-access chain tensioner which allows you to conveniently adjust your chain with a bar wrench. Built with a Master Control Lever™ to provide optimal control, as well as a diagnostic socket to help track machine usage and identify issues, the MS 172 C-E is an optimal tool for homeowners looking to take on woodcutting tasks around the home.

Hazard Warnings

E-10 Statement

Note: STIHL recommends use of fuel with no more than 10% Ethanol content. Using fuel with greater than 10% Ethanol content may cause damage to your equipment and may void your STIHL warranty.

General Power Tool

Improper use of any power tool may cause serious or fatal injury. Read, understand, and follow carefully the operating and safety instructions in your instruction manual before using such products. STIHL products sold through U.S. STIHL Dealers are for distribution in the United States only. Improper use of any power tool may cause serious or fatal injury. Read, understand, and follow carefully the operating and safety instructions in your instruction manual before using such products. STIHL products sold through U.S. STIHL Dealers are for distribution in the United States only.

Proposition 65 - English

This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

MS 172 Gasoline Chainsaw