STIHL MS231 chainsaw - homeowner gas saw

Felixia Banck aka FemaleLumberjack has been testing out this homeowner chainsaw.
The MS 231 chainsaw is ideal for for private users or farmers felling small trees, cutting firewood and general landscape maintenance.

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  • @ima640
    @ima6404 жыл бұрын

    Most home owner saws are really good nowadays, most of the issues come from the operator not knowing how to maintain the saw, poor chain sharpening, dirty air filters, poor engine tuning. Once you sort these issues out for them, they don't believe it's the same saw that they have been using. Great video, keep posting. Thanks

  • @GeidoshMeeShow
    @GeidoshMeeShow4 жыл бұрын

    Very good review! I own and use one of them from the beginning of this year and agree with every word spoken in this video!

  • @robrusticwoodlandproducts6662
    @robrusticwoodlandproducts66624 жыл бұрын

    Don’t underestimate those saws Felixia, I picked up a 12 year old ms 230 last year and it’s cut over 80 ton of wood so far and Stihl running great. Love to see a video of you at work. “ A day in the life of Felixia Bancke” 👍🌻

  • @Femalelumberjack

    @Femalelumberjack

    4 жыл бұрын

    That is awesome! They just seem to last forever :) Thanks I'll see what I can do

  • @famasmaster2000
    @famasmaster20004 жыл бұрын

    Well done ! Very enjoyable video and informative. Keep up the hard work 👍

  • @Femalelumberjack

    @Femalelumberjack

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @mikwalker171
    @mikwalker171 Жыл бұрын

    Great informative information from a super keen person. I just bought a Ms231 for my requirements. Thank you. Keep up being honest. 😊

  • @Lanterns_light
    @Lanterns_light3 жыл бұрын

    In Australia this is marketed as the first offering of landowner tier chainsaws. Homeowner ends at MS 211

  • @Femalelumberjack

    @Femalelumberjack

    3 жыл бұрын

    We don’t have that many categories in Denmark. It’s pro saws or homeowner

  • @mikehellekson
    @mikehellekson4 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful video! Thanks for the great review!!

  • @petecrabtree6734
    @petecrabtree67344 жыл бұрын

    We still haven't got a date of when the 500i is going to get here. Just about to give up on it. Great video very informative thank you 😁👍

  • @ishure8849
    @ishure88494 жыл бұрын

    G'day FLJ, a good mate of mine that I went to tech high with is the only person that works on my saws, he suggests that you should warm them up and cool them down no matter what they are . He's been a small engine mechanic for 35 years and with Stihl for 25 👍.

  • @HerrGesetz
    @HerrGesetz3 жыл бұрын

    I have used a small home owner Stihl along with my other professional saws for 5 years! I'm really, really surprised it still runs. Been through 2 bars its had that much use! Pretty fussy to start now and a bit floppy around all the handle mounds but it works

  • @billyshumate853
    @billyshumate8534 жыл бұрын

    I've got one it's a good fire wood saw and it's not heavy. I did have a good weekend hope you did to

  • @69fenderstratdan
    @69fenderstratdan4 жыл бұрын

    You are the GREATEST thing to happen to the world of chainsaws. When god created you he created perfection female lumber jack!!!!!!!

  • @tonyalways7174
    @tonyalways7174 Жыл бұрын

    A great review I think with none of the usual pro-snobbery about saws. The 231 is a great saw for 90% of users 90% of the time so it gets my vote as does this channel.

  • @johnosullivan8116
    @johnosullivan81163 жыл бұрын

    I would love to see you using the saw a I'm also a subscriber love what you do keep up the good work femalelunberjack 👍👍

  • @brettslawnandtreeservice
    @brettslawnandtreeservice4 жыл бұрын

    I used to have one of these 231s. They were nice saws, but I got an Echo 490 and didn’t look back.

  • @Thetreefella
    @Thetreefella4 жыл бұрын

    All my Stihl saws are from 2008 and older. How do they compare to these newer ones in your opinion?

  • @antochibogdan7090
    @antochibogdan70904 жыл бұрын

    Stihl power 🇷🇴👍 i havea a stihl 181 .

  • @garywinters2282
    @garywinters22824 жыл бұрын

    13 pounds! My 550XP MK2 is that heavy. Very nice review and nice carvings in the background.

  • @em4703

    @em4703

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's actually half a lb lighter, measured the heads a few days ago. You could say it's nothing compared to the power difference, but this thing is 1/3rd the price of a 550xp with 30% less power. For someone with a budget that doesn't cut wood 3-4h a day, every day, this saw is the right choice.

  • @MyGFIsMaria

    @MyGFIsMaria

    9 ай бұрын

    Well, Stihls corresponding model (261) is lighter than the 550 mk 2 with the same rated power. So this saw is not ment to compete with that segment.

  • @philosborn1840
    @philosborn18404 жыл бұрын

    Oh ya I am also a subscriber to your channel 🇨🇦

  • @mattafakkah
    @mattafakkah4 жыл бұрын

    Is this a new model? And what kind of chainsaw oil do you use @3:37, it looks a bit thin?

  • @vaxervill3919
    @vaxervill3919 Жыл бұрын

    Is it gonna affect the power if i change from 14 inch to 16 inch

  • @Max-um6oj
    @Max-um6oj2 жыл бұрын

    Can you do a review and comparison with the ms251?

  • @user-if2jh6rg8g
    @user-if2jh6rg8g4 жыл бұрын

    Здравствуйте Felixia ! Интересный обзор бензопилы ! Желаю вам всего хорошего !!!

  • @bjornforsberg3916
    @bjornforsberg39163 жыл бұрын

    Vilket svärd rekommenderar du att använda till denna såg?

  • @imrehegedus5708
    @imrehegedus57084 жыл бұрын

    Jó gép tetszik!😊👍

  • @rolloek
    @rolloek4 жыл бұрын

    Ett test med MS251 skulle vara intressant, den verkar vara i samma storlek och vikt som 231, men starkare.

  • @Nordkapp65
    @Nordkapp654 жыл бұрын

    Prefer the pro saws, have a 261 and would like to have gotten a 241 Pro saw before they stopped selling them. Never heard why or what replaced it, but it was light and had great power.

  • @Femalelumberjack

    @Femalelumberjack

    4 жыл бұрын

    They still sell the 241 in Denmark.. very nice little saw!

  • @weedeatnogreweo7574
    @weedeatnogreweo75744 жыл бұрын

    First glance 12" bar?

  • @johnnellis3025
    @johnnellis30253 жыл бұрын

    Why do you have to let the 231 warm up? Then again you should let all small, air cooled engs. warm up, and cool down. That is what really makes them last.

  • @SHOKRE003

    @SHOKRE003

    2 жыл бұрын

    every, and I mean EVERY 2 stroke engine needs to warm up before "abuse"... starting your ms 500 and full throttle it right away wont make it last so long... if you do not care of its durability, than it doesnt matter, start it and go full throttle right away ;)

  • @henryalvares7672
    @henryalvares76724 жыл бұрын

    I an not planing to buy a saw soon , still I watch the video to the end

  • @Femalelumberjack

    @Femalelumberjack

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @cascademtman5901
    @cascademtman59014 жыл бұрын

    Good video, always informative! What saw do you use professionally to limb trees?

  • @Femalelumberjack

    @Femalelumberjack

    4 жыл бұрын

    Climbing or on ground?

  • @cascademtman5901

    @cascademtman5901

    4 жыл бұрын

    On the ground. I have a 290 but I'm 65 and it's getting kind of heavy to twist and turn for limbing.

  • @Femalelumberjack

    @Femalelumberjack

    4 жыл бұрын

    My go to is ms261c but lately I’ve also been using msa220 and ms241

  • @1d1hamby

    @1d1hamby

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Femalelumberjack , how much power does the MSA220 have, is it more or less than this saw or 261 or 241? That would be a great video to see, a comparison between all those saws with new chains. Gas power saws usually gain power with break in and cordless power saws usually lose power.

  • @ronpatterson6420
    @ronpatterson64204 жыл бұрын

    My dad would buy the cheapest chainsaw he could find, it taught me a valuable lesson in life, if you can't afford the top model then go with the next best thing. That saw looks like it would be a great alternative to a pro saw.

  • @harm7448
    @harm74484 жыл бұрын

    Could you try a 251 as well? I own one and would love to know your opion

  • @maxevans2571

    @maxevans2571

    3 жыл бұрын

    The ms231 and. Ms251 are the same saw just a different badge and different price ms211 same . slightly smaller piston wat a con 👍

  • @allenhenry1113
    @allenhenry11133 жыл бұрын

    Have you ever used the ms 250 chainsaw? I just bought one i like so far..

  • @Femalelumberjack

    @Femalelumberjack

    3 жыл бұрын

    I haven’t tried it yet

  • @White000Crow
    @White000Crow Жыл бұрын

    Today I was running the saws. I went from my 660 to the 231 and the 231 feels like a toy.

  • @johnosullivan8116
    @johnosullivan81163 жыл бұрын

    I have one lovely saw to use hood power for a small saw 👍🇮🇪

  • @markatkinson9963
    @markatkinson99634 жыл бұрын

    We don't have them here in the States yet.

  • @davidduff9871
    @davidduff98713 жыл бұрын

    Ahhh, you were thinking of me. Just what I was thinking of. You’re the lovely lady. Now, if you have a saw that’s a handsome guy, I’ll take it.

  • @I53-624
    @I53-6244 жыл бұрын

    I have a 251 what’s the difference

  • @lars9631
    @lars96314 жыл бұрын

    Have you ever used the ms271? Seems to be popular in the U.S.

  • @Femalelumberjack

    @Femalelumberjack

    4 жыл бұрын

    I have not

  • @hepeng2627
    @hepeng2627 Жыл бұрын

    thanks for share this video

  • @timedwa
    @timedwa Жыл бұрын

    I have this chainsaw and i upgraded the sprocket so I can use a 325 pitch chain it seems more durable

  • @woodstock048
    @woodstock0483 жыл бұрын

    Just checked the website for availability in the U.S., not available. I have a MS260, would like a smaller saw with 16" bar. I tried the MS180, junk and awkward handle, sold it quickly and took my loss. Need a replacement!

  • @Femalelumberjack

    @Femalelumberjack

    3 жыл бұрын

    You need a 241!

  • @woodstock048

    @woodstock048

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Femalelumberjack Not available in the U.S., thanks for the reply.

  • @woodstock048

    @woodstock048

    3 жыл бұрын

    Continued my research today, your thoughts on a MS194CE , if I can find it in stock.

  • @highfall60
    @highfall605 ай бұрын

    I don't suppose anyone knows the chain speed of this saw?

  • @billyshumate853
    @billyshumate8534 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy your videos Bye for now

  • @Femalelumberjack

    @Femalelumberjack

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Have a great day

  • @billyshumate853
    @billyshumate8534 жыл бұрын

    Good afternoon hope you're doing well today

  • @Femalelumberjack

    @Femalelumberjack

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you I’m doing very well

  • @fergalhalpin8023

    @fergalhalpin8023

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi how r things with u today i hope u had a nice weekend xx

  • @lanealine5260
    @lanealine52604 жыл бұрын

    I would like to see ms660 magnum or ms661

  • @dane5181
    @dane5181 Жыл бұрын

    Who thought this would be Wranglerstar video 😂😂

  • @philosborn1840
    @philosborn18404 жыл бұрын

    I like how you have the bloopers at the end. Would you consider including them in the future videos? 🇨🇦

  • @Femalelumberjack

    @Femalelumberjack

    4 жыл бұрын

    In the end or in general just leave it? I like to include them :)

  • @philosborn1840

    @philosborn1840

    4 жыл бұрын

    I think you nailed it at having them at the end of the video. It’s like those Jackie Chan movies and they have all the stunt bloopers, I for one get a real kick out of them like your production. It brings out your ability to laugh at the mistakes. Then again maybe you might kill it by having them every time, what do you think? Overall I like how you and your producer edited it!!👍 🇨🇦

  • @ChiefManny1
    @ChiefManny14 жыл бұрын

    Just cute! An MS231! LoL!!

  • @blleidblleid7280
    @blleidblleid72803 жыл бұрын

    Like 🙋🏻‍♀️ 😍 😍 🤗

  • @davesfarmforestvideos8395
    @davesfarmforestvideos83954 жыл бұрын

    That saw is not available in the USA. I still watched the video until the end.

  • @Femalelumberjack

    @Femalelumberjack

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @jonahmelchosoutdoors5006
    @jonahmelchosoutdoors50063 жыл бұрын

    Why can’t I find a ms231 or ms241

  • @Femalelumberjack

    @Femalelumberjack

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been told that the ms241 has been discontinued in the states..

  • @emiltasi2182
    @emiltasi21824 жыл бұрын

    Good.

  • @Femalelumberjack

    @Femalelumberjack

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @dawidm6526
    @dawidm65264 жыл бұрын

    Hei! Skal du teste ms400?

  • @Femalelumberjack

    @Femalelumberjack

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ja! Venter på at den kommer til Danmark 😃

  • @dawidm6526

    @dawidm6526

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Femalelumberjack det blir spennende 🔥😊

  • @andreagerola7759
    @andreagerola77594 жыл бұрын

    A nice toy, however too small. And what happened to the Stihl tank?

  • @Femalelumberjack

    @Femalelumberjack

    4 жыл бұрын

    ??

  • @johnnellis3025

    @johnnellis3025

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've had my home owner toy saw over 25 years. 024 AV Super Wood Boss. Still going strong. A cord of firewood every year. Requires 91 octane, can run leaded, i've run any thing i could find thru it, even 87 octane. And then along came ethanol, i hate that garbage. Eats away at everything, even the tank! I now get my gas from an airport,100 octane leaded.$$ Expensive but good. Around the home property, it's good. If i had to pay for what that saw has saved me, then even that bottled gas isn't so expensive. I've had bigger saws, my 024 saw holds an 18 in bar. Why do you need a bigger saw? What are you cutting? And then you might say, yes i do need a bigger saw! Except for some of us, it's a perfect saw!

  • @lutaboret6367
    @lutaboret63674 жыл бұрын

    When is test 400 c-m???

  • @Femalelumberjack

    @Femalelumberjack

    4 жыл бұрын

    As soon as I can get my hands on it I’ll make a video!

  • @fergalhalpin8023
    @fergalhalpin80234 жыл бұрын

    Hi hello how r u haven't heard from u in a while

  • @Kunaschirsky
    @Kunaschirsky4 жыл бұрын

    Да черепашка прикольная у тебя, это к деньгам! А я сову себе собирался выпилить на зимовье, но что-то чувствую с таким подъемов воды в реках , мне прийдётся тотем уток или цаплю вырезать из липы в 1,5 м обхвате... Японцы уже утонули, мы следующие на пути циклонов тихого океана.

  • @jrn-tjose8705
    @jrn-tjose87059 ай бұрын

    All engines needs to be warmed up. Pro or not

  • @billyshumate853
    @billyshumate8534 жыл бұрын

    The 250 is a good home owner saw

  • @Femalelumberjack

    @Femalelumberjack

    4 жыл бұрын

    I haven’t tried it yet

  • @viktorasjagas3841

    @viktorasjagas3841

    4 жыл бұрын

    yes stihl have ms 251 saw he is almost the same 231 but more powerfull(2,2kw) the price is higher 40eu

  • @viktorasjagas3841

    @viktorasjagas3841

    4 жыл бұрын

    I have ms 231 myself about 1 year he is good chaisaw power enough the weight is not very small but well balanced so it doesn't feel simple and reliable,start perfectly personally recommend non-professionals

  • @ishure8849

    @ishure8849

    4 жыл бұрын

    I had two 250s wore them out used them for limbing didn't owe me a cent .

  • @mihadani1383
    @mihadani13834 жыл бұрын

    Why you tooking just about stihl? I Want you tooking about Husqvarna. Thank you and good luck

  • @Femalelumberjack

    @Femalelumberjack

    4 жыл бұрын

    I’ll be posting a comparison video soon including Husqvarna :)

  • @mihadani1383

    @mihadani1383

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I work with T 435.,372 XP & 395 XP. I wish a good day

  • @fergalhalpin8023
    @fergalhalpin80234 жыл бұрын

    Hi how r u hope u had a nice weekend xx

  • @Femalelumberjack

    @Femalelumberjack

    4 жыл бұрын

    I’m great thanks. I hope you had a fabulous weekend too

  • @fergalhalpin8023

    @fergalhalpin8023

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi I had good weekend too thanks hows things with u

  • @fergalhalpin8023

    @fergalhalpin8023

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi how r u this morning

  • @fergalhalpin8023

    @fergalhalpin8023

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi how r u hav a nice weekend

  • @fergalhalpin8023

    @fergalhalpin8023

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi how r u hope you had a nice weekend hope to see more videos soon x

  • @imrehegedus5708
    @imrehegedus57084 жыл бұрын

    👍😊😘😘🌲🌞🌷🌷

  • @Kunaschirsky
    @Kunaschirsky4 жыл бұрын

    Всё "отжигаете" и веселите мужиков! Я вам завидую, а у нас нетрадиционные для июня и июля проливные дожди и тайфун за тайфуном. Моя зубастая"Хускварна" стоит второй месяц без дела, как и "катер", на котором не могу уплыть в тайгу, где собирался строить зимовье. Мне остаётся конопатить грёбаную недоделанную производителями лодку и смотреть Ютуб, надеясь на солнце через неделю.

  • @ng-ht1vx
    @ng-ht1vx4 жыл бұрын

    You have Home Depot? I thought you got everything from Ikea. :D

  • @Femalelumberjack

    @Femalelumberjack

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha no we don’t and IKEA is Swedish.. but still very popular in Denmark 😉

  • @ng-ht1vx

    @ng-ht1vx

    4 жыл бұрын

    So, when you buy your Stihl chainsaw from IKEA, do you get it in pieces, and have to assemble it from really poor drawings? :D :P

  • @weedeatnogreweo7574
    @weedeatnogreweo75744 жыл бұрын

    Looks the size of 201t

  • @aleksandarjosevski7708
    @aleksandarjosevski77085 күн бұрын

    Stihl chainsaw is a good mashine,but Husqwarna for my is the best in the world chainsaw

  • @virus56777
    @virus567774 жыл бұрын

    That’s kindelin. Poplar

  • @sstorholm
    @sstorholm2 жыл бұрын

    I don’t really understand why these are called home owner saws, they are all basically built to the same quality, so why not just label them as a smaller model? My theory is that Stihl wants to make sure that Bubba doesn’t go and buy his first saw and ends up with the 500i. :)

  • @MyGFIsMaria

    @MyGFIsMaria

    9 ай бұрын

    The quality is far from the same. Pro saws have vital parts made from magnesium/aluminum and consumer saws generally have many of the same components made from plastic.

  • @sstorholm

    @sstorholm

    9 ай бұрын

    @@MyGFIsMaria have you compared them side by side? The professional models feature somewhat more durable parts, but you'd need to use it daily to ever wear them out. As for the amount of plastic, it's a very small difference.

  • @MyGFIsMaria

    @MyGFIsMaria

    9 ай бұрын

    ⁠@@sstorholmI have both new Stihl pro saws and consumer saws and I have compared them. There are alot of differences in material and there is no doubt a pro saw will last longer. It’s not a problem for a homeowner to wear out a home owner saw, but a pro saw will probably last until the rubber components fail of age.

  • @sstorholm

    @sstorholm

    9 ай бұрын

    @@MyGFIsMaria i have both as well, and never managed to wear out even the 021 that's 30 years old at this point.

  • @philipcross5332
    @philipcross53324 жыл бұрын

    You sound quite demanding and want it warm and ready ! A little one is not for you then 🤦🏻‍♂️😂

  • @Femalelumberjack

    @Femalelumberjack

    4 жыл бұрын

    🤷‍♀️

  • @thomasvankruijsbergen7639
    @thomasvankruijsbergen76394 жыл бұрын

    I don't like this saw maybe it's because I'm used to a 261 362 500. All professional saws haha. It’s not running smooth.

  • @Femalelumberjack

    @Femalelumberjack

    4 жыл бұрын

    I disagree I think it's running very smoothly and I also use 261 and 500i

  • @thomasvankruijsbergen7639

    @thomasvankruijsbergen7639

    4 жыл бұрын

    Femalelumberjack I have this with every saw that’s not in the professional range. The 311 and 391 what an screamer Jezus. And the 231 it doesn’t run fine in my ears. And I know this is an good saw for sure. But personally I don’t like it.

  • @billhull6842
    @billhull68424 жыл бұрын

    Ok a few problems that I see. I see that you are a beautiful girl who likes Stihl chainsaws but you live in Denmark. I live in the United States. :-( I don't like that. lol Also you are talking about a home owner chainsaw. The MS 231 is the wrong home owner model to be talking about. The perfect home owner chainsaw would be the MS 880 with the 59"bar. You know that. lol I am a beginning arborist and that is why I joke about that. Bill

  • @7400Denmark
    @7400Denmark Жыл бұрын

    Borring ........

  • @emmanouil9233
    @emmanouil9233 Жыл бұрын

    I bought one and i find out is made in China. There is no problem so far