your views on stihl ms181 please

[egnsean]

hi all, could you give me your views, a mate is thinking of buying a stihl MS181 for cutting up about 5 cube of firewood per year, he is'nt used to saws at all, and has just had a woodburner put in, thanks in advance

[Sburdy]

My boss used to use one as a 'brash saw' before sticking it all through the chipper! it did what was asked of it. it's a small home owners saw.. hope this helps.

[tractorboy1]

Ive had a 170 for 8 years cutting up pallets and small logs and its still going strong, so a 181 should be better.

[Kev Stephenson]

no problems with mine which I use as a chipper saw and have the powersharp set up on it for stumping those really awkward or filthy conifers.

 

Not the most powerful thing in the world but better than anything b&q can offer at the same sort of money. Keep it sharp and understand it isn't a 260 and you will be fine

[yewhunter18]

kev you got anymore little saws hiding in your garage that dont get used the other one is absolutely brilliant

[Mark Bolam]

Handy little saw, gutless on bar length (12") or + timber. Fine on smaller cord.

[dangerous brian]

Best value for money going.

[Dean O]

great little saws for what it sounds like he needs it for.

[alex_m]

great saw if you keep it sharp!! don't expect 260 performance, though

[Tom2020]

Good little saw Ive been using a ms170 for light work It feels nice and light and has the right amount of power Good as a chipper saw aswell For firwood a ms230 felt nice not sure on it tho