I just bought this saw yesterday to cut up a tree that fell across my driveway. I’m extremely pleased with the saw! This little saw has a lot of power and is so easy to operate. I felt like my last saw worked me to death and this one requires very little effort.
It's a fantastic saw, just keep it sharp. I highly recommend the Stihl 2n1 sharpener, easy to use and works great. Enjoy the new saw, it's definitely my most used chainsaw.
I love my MS170, I’ve owned it for about 8 years and it still cuts huge amounts of Australian hardwood. I have also purchased a new MS251C also but find it a bit awkward to use for some reason and keep coming back to my life MS170. Great job buddy, they just keep on going on….
That's amazing you can cut all those huge logs with that little 30cc saw. Just got one today and was cutting through 8" logs like nothing. Had a 60 something cc poulan and this 30cc ms170 seems more powerful. Hopefully it lasts MUCH longer....
I can tell its in stock form. Open up the muffler and advance the timing and that saw will cut like a racehorse. Takes about 20 minutes to perform the upgrade. I'm loving my 170 ms
I've watched a few of the videos doing that. I have a ms260 and now a ms462 when I need more speed. I'll leave my little 170 stock for now. Thanks for watching!
I've got a 260 pro, it's even more powerful than the saws you listed. Now that I've got it tuned up great, it amazes me at the size trees it can cut down. It's the perfect firewood saw in my opinion
Best price by far, I'm use to them putting it on sale every January for $179. One other viewer told me he bought his for 159, fantastic saw for that price.
I use this saw several times a week and it's been extremely reliable. I had the older version of this saw for 16 years and it never let me down. Stihl dealers usually put it on sale somewhere around January or February every year for $179. It should be perfect for what you are describing
@@TKCL I have a Stihl weed trimmer with interchangeable heads and that works excellent. I have been cutting a lot of eucalyptus trees with the end of a pole saw(using leather gloves), and after 20 or so, I figured I need to get a chain saw. I wanted to make sure I got a reliable one. It really helps when people share their experiences as there is a lot of crap out there. I live in a milder climate in California, so I don't have to worry about the cold very much, but we definitely have our share of eucalyptus around here, and the grow so fast.
There is some eucalyptus grown in my area as well. It's just my opinion, but I trust Stihl products and believe that you get what you pay for. They are more expensive, but in my experience out last most big box store products if taken care of.
@@TKCL Absolutely true. Some of the Home Depot specials can be a problem for sure and quality in the US has gone down significantly so it definitely pays to shop around. Ultimately it helps to see others experience in using them. Although you have to distinguish users of a product from sales reps. But with Stihl, that is generally unnecessary.
@@TKCL a guy at work gave me his ms170 cuz it was pissing him off, i think he was flooding it or had bad gas. It's such a good chainsaw, it runs all day long with zero problems
@@drunkass77 Probably got frustrated with how much of a pain it can be to cold start. Mine is great once it's warmed up, but cold starting has been an absolute nightmare (and watching Stihl's videos, it's clear cold starting issues are a common problem).
Never owned or tried a 135. It's hard for me to walk away from stihl, I've owned them since I was a young teenager and they have never let me down. I know a lot of people that love their Husqvarnas.
Can't, love my Stihls! When I find a brand I trust I stick with it. I'm sure both brands are good saws and I'm glad you are having good luck with them. As much as either brand cost, I would expect them to run well and last.
I would research it, but I usually start by turning the adjustments all the way in and then turn out 1 full turn. I recommend watching a few videos and getting a tachometer.
There's only 1 screw on the 170/180 carburetor. It's reverse threaded, going clockwise screws it out. Factory is 2 full turns out from in. There are ZERO (0) jet adjustments, just the idle screw.
I loved your video ... thanks for sharing, it is adorable country life in this beautiful country, and you are very right, that Chainsaw, is for someone who does work at home but even beyond apart from being very portable, small It fulfills almost the same function of other saws, its engine is very powerful .... Thanks once again for your video
@@TKCL It is my humble opinion, I was delighted to see how enthusiastically he did the work, well explained both in words and in pictures ..... greetings
Came on here looking for a basic chain saw and looks like the 170 will work for me, then I look to see how many subscribe to you wow and I see why you are knowledgeable and you have a ton to offer here. Nice channel I will be viewer 40100 subscribed and liked 342 I will be watching and fyi I have swung a splitting maul a few times in the 70's that splitting machine is awesome
I love your videos. I have a question? Is the stihl ms 170 great for cutting firewood? Im thinking about getting the ms 170 for cutting firewood is it a good buy for the money? my dad has a homelite 360 professional with a 20inch bar and i was going to cut the smaller firewood and lembs with the ms 170.
For limbing it's a great saw, for serious firewood cutting its underpowered. My suggestion is to always get the biggest saw you can afford, you'll never be upset that you have too much power. I own two larger Stihl chainsaws for my firewood cutting.
@@TKCL thanks !! I have never picked up a chainsaw I’m going to buy the ms 170 . Just bought small house with 19 acres seems like every month another tree is on the ground. And I’m not doing nothing about it . After watching this video I’m going out next week and buying a chainsaw. The previous owner left so much firewood I’m not even finished with it . Now is the time to cut those falling trees . I’m also looking into a electric wood splitter any suggestions
@@TKCL one other thing most or all the falling trees are pine tree . What do you suggest me doing with those I read it’s not good to put pine in a wood burning stove . Most importantly I guess to get those falling trees cut up it makes the land to bad . Main reason I guess I want to cut them up
The new model is the 171 but it's very similar. That is a small saw, so if you were going to be cutting a lot of firewood, I suggest a bigger model. As for Splitters, electric Splitters are not very efficient. I strongly recommend trying to find a gas log splitter on sale. But again it all depends on how much firewood you're actually going to split for the year
The more I've studied the subject the more I think the pine is an old wives tale. The key is to make sure that the wood is very dry, no matter what kind. Wet wood produces a dense smoke and will build up creosote in your chimney that can lead to fires. Get a cheap moisture meter from Amazon and learn to use it on wood. If you look on my channel I have videos of me testing firewood moisture.
Don’t think I would have used my ms 170 to cut those 20 inch rounds. Would probably have grabbed my ms 360 for the, that’s How I assign cutting tasks, based upon what I am cutting.
Lol, very country I know. I'm in North Florida born and raised. Most people think of the beaches and cities. There is a lot of the state that's very rural.
@@TKCL ah awesome :) very different from the UK where I'm from :) keep up the great saw content! i'd love to see a comparison cut test between the 260 and 170 for reference too! both on smaller and larger wood! warmest regards, Tom./
@@TKCL 170 from china is not that good compared to 017, or even the 170 that was made in USA. It has less working time due to its even worse air filter construction, and other stuff. Not that good as It was to be. I tried few days ago 036 and its a beast. Works very well nothing compared to ms260 that was made in brazil. It has less power than 026 or ms 260 that had mahle cylinder. But anyway its better to use modern saws than Ural chainsaw. You Will never kill that saw. It Will kill your back after one tank of fuel🤣
@@vovakravchuk1765 The saws are all made the same with the exact same parts. Even the air filters are the same across all models of the 017/018 - MS 170/180. Just because it was assembled in the USA doesn't mean it was made in the USA.
I find watching you using the chainsaw and the log splitter very therapeutic. Beautiful roaring fire at the end is a nice touch. Best wishes.
Thank you for watching
I just bought this saw yesterday to cut up a tree that fell across my driveway. I’m extremely pleased with the saw! This little saw has a lot of power and is so easy to operate. I felt like my last saw worked me to death and this one requires very little effort.
It's a fantastic saw, just keep it sharp. I highly recommend the Stihl 2n1 sharpener, easy to use and works great. Enjoy the new saw, it's definitely my most used chainsaw.
Chang the bar and chain to fifty guage you'll see the difference
Before I did any mods to my 180c, I dropped and bucked a 32" Black Walnut. These saws will do the work if needed.
I love my MS170, I’ve owned it for about 8 years and it still cuts huge amounts of Australian hardwood. I have also purchased a new MS251C also but find it a bit awkward to use for some reason and keep coming back to my life MS170. Great job buddy, they just keep on going on….
I have this saw. It is small but a beast!!! Love this saw!!!👍👍👍👍👍
I love mine too, have 3 Stihl saws now
That's amazing you can cut all those huge logs with that little 30cc saw. Just got one today and was cutting through 8" logs like nothing. Had a 60 something cc poulan and this 30cc ms170 seems more powerful. Hopefully it lasts MUCH longer....
No doubt it will last longer than that poulan. That little 170 is such a lightweight and fun saw to use.
Sir..Which is your location do you have..i want to order this one tomorrow..
I am in the United States, Florida.
I can tell its in stock form. Open up the muffler and advance the timing and that saw will cut like a racehorse. Takes about 20 minutes to perform the upgrade. I'm loving my 170 ms
I've watched a few of the videos doing that. I have a ms260 and now a ms462 when I need more speed. I'll leave my little 170 stock for now. Thanks for watching!
She is fast and powerful, here in Italy the price is 200 euros. Amazing for a chainsaw with this specifications.
I love that saw! It's my smallest chainsaw, but very lightweight and fun to use.
@@TKCL now I have a little chainsaw 25cc used on trees, but when I will have money I'll take this lady.
Like the channel. I’ve got the ms170, had mine for 10yrs working in our little business.
Excellent little saws, for a home owner version they last well.
It’s a little bit slower than the 250 caliber saws but it’s so much easier to use, lighter, and it’s more versatile.
Great little saw. Going forward you should really get a mid sized saw like the MS250/251 as a backup to the Farm Boss. You might even use it more.....
I've got a 260 pro, it's even more powerful than the saws you listed. Now that I've got it tuned up great, it amazes me at the size trees it can cut down. It's the perfect firewood saw in my opinion
Just got a 181 with the ergo start so seeing the 170 do this gives me high expectations for it!
You'll be pleased if you don't ask too much of it. It's definitely not a high output firewood saw, but easily handles homeowner chores.
Just bought one of these today, Stihl had a sale for $159.99. Can't wait to get her cutting!
Wow that's a killer deal and as cheap as I've ever seen! Enjoy it!
I spray the area around my filler caps good with brake cleaner to keep trash out of tank and I promise you it works
Try it 😊
Bucking a big tree with a short little saw feels great on the lower back. Haha
Just picked my ms170 up for $159 plus tax here in Hayesville NC.
Best price by far, I'm use to them putting it on sale every January for $179. One other viewer told me he bought his for 159, fantastic saw for that price.
Yea i think there on sale right now too i might get me one i got a husqvarna 372xp but i need a smaller one of limbing and stuff like that.
They are a fantastic lightweight limbing saw. Perfect for tossing in the floorboard of a truck, or in the back of a utv.
I just picked one up too 160 and tax and bar oil and 2cycle #wisco
I missed out and paid full price, with that said it's still worth every penny.
Thanks for posting this as I am contemplating getting one, mainly for eucalyptus, not huge diameter trees, but a lot of them.
I use this saw several times a week and it's been extremely reliable. I had the older version of this saw for 16 years and it never let me down. Stihl dealers usually put it on sale somewhere around January or February every year for $179. It should be perfect for what you are describing
@@TKCL
I have a Stihl weed trimmer with interchangeable heads and that works excellent. I have been cutting a lot of eucalyptus trees with the end of a pole saw(using leather gloves), and after 20 or so, I figured I need to get a chain saw. I wanted to make sure I got a reliable one. It really helps when people share their experiences as there is a lot of crap out there. I live in a milder climate in California, so I don't have to worry about the cold very much, but we definitely have our share of eucalyptus around here, and the grow so fast.
There is some eucalyptus grown in my area as well. It's just my opinion, but I trust Stihl products and believe that you get what you pay for. They are more expensive, but in my experience out last most big box store products if taken care of.
@@TKCL Absolutely true. Some of the Home Depot specials can be a problem for sure and quality in the US has gone down significantly so it definitely pays to shop around. Ultimately it helps to see others experience in using them. Although you have to distinguish users of a product from sales reps. But with Stihl, that is generally unnecessary.
@@Craigdna well I'm definitely not a sales representative... Wish I got paid to pitch this product, I'm just a satisfied user.
I just bought a stihl 271 farm boss so now I have two stihl saws
That's a very popular saw for firewood. I enjoy having two saws as well.
MS17Os are badass little chainsaws!
Love mine! Lightweight and easy to use
@@TKCL a guy at work gave me his ms170 cuz it was pissing him off, i think he was flooding it or had bad gas. It's such a good chainsaw, it runs all day long with zero problems
@@drunkass77 Probably got frustrated with how much of a pain it can be to cold start. Mine is great once it's warmed up, but cold starting has been an absolute nightmare (and watching Stihl's videos, it's clear cold starting issues are a common problem).
Amazing! Just to show that size could be deceiving.Tough little saw for sure!
Thats a great little saw. 😀
170 is a good little saw, the husqvarna 135 with a 14inch bar is the best little saw
Never owned or tried a 135. It's hard for me to walk away from stihl, I've owned them since I was a young teenager and they have never let me down. I know a lot of people that love their Husqvarnas.
@@TKCL husky saws are just better brother try 1
Can't, love my Stihls! When I find a brand I trust I stick with it. I'm sure both brands are good saws and I'm glad you are having good luck with them. As much as either brand cost, I would expect them to run well and last.
@@TKCL a love my stihl to but the husky runs rings round it
Tgec135 is a poulan
Good videos is very good content Iam from El Salvador 🇸🇻 I hope you Chanel grow up fast 👍🏼
Thank you
I only use mine to cut up corpses so it doesn't get dull at all, good upload though...
Ashy Slashy???
Ash vs evil dead?
@@TKCL It end of worldening, it apocolypsening even
It’s great for that since it’s nice and light!
You need help I'll pray for you
Bet ur guys are watching not on full screen and u searched it
I like you Chanel. I am spanish. I manufacture machinery
Thank you for watching!
@@TKCL It is an honor. I wish you could make a video with the tartessos chainsaw
Hello
I have a stil 170 when it starts go out, if I do not accelerate, how many turns against the clock to adjust its carburetor
thanks for your video
I would research it, but I usually start by turning the adjustments all the way in and then turn out 1 full turn. I recommend watching a few videos and getting a tachometer.
There's only 1 screw on the 170/180 carburetor. It's reverse threaded, going clockwise screws it out. Factory is 2 full turns out from in. There are ZERO (0) jet adjustments, just the idle screw.
I loved your video ... thanks for sharing, it is adorable country life in this beautiful country, and you are very right, that Chainsaw, is for someone who does work at home but even beyond apart from being very portable, small It fulfills almost the same function of other saws, its engine is very powerful .... Thanks once again for your video
Thanks for the kind comments and taking the time to watch my videos Edgar.
@@TKCL It is my humble opinion, I was delighted to see how enthusiastically he did the work, well explained both in words and in pictures ..... greetings
Came on here looking for a basic chain saw and looks like the 170 will work for me, then I look to see how many subscribe to you wow and I see why you are knowledgeable and you have a ton to offer here. Nice channel I will be viewer 40100 subscribed and liked 342 I will be watching and fyi I have swung a splitting maul a few times in the 70's that splitting machine is awesome
Thank you for watching, it's been an excellent chainsaw for me.
I've used the ms170 for wood for 8 years now. Not as hard on my elbows
Great little saw
I love your videos. I have a question? Is the stihl ms 170 great for cutting firewood? Im thinking about getting the ms 170 for cutting firewood is it a good buy for the money? my dad has a homelite 360 professional with a 20inch bar and i was going to cut the smaller firewood and lembs with the ms 170.
For limbing it's a great saw, for serious firewood cutting its underpowered. My suggestion is to always get the biggest saw you can afford, you'll never be upset that you have too much power. I own two larger Stihl chainsaws for my firewood cutting.
While it's almost three times the money, I think the Stihl MS261CM is the best power to weight ratio firewood saw for a homeowner.
Are you running the standard chain?
Yes the green anti kickback chain. I run the yellow full chisel on my bigger saws.
I meant my 180 cbe
Sir what do use Gas or Diesel to operate the chainsaw ?
Gas powered saws, I've never seen a diesel powered one.
@@TKCL how many octane ? Type gasoline uou use sir ?
87 non ethanol is what I can get locally. I do not use ethanol fuel due to problems it causes in small engines.
It uses a Gas/Oil mix of ordinary automotive gasoline and a type of oil intended to be mixed with gas and used in small 2-stroke engines.
Use what you can don’t waste it mate
How long is a falling tree good to cut for firewood
If kept off the ground where the rot, they can be good for several years
@@TKCL thanks !! I have never picked up a chainsaw I’m going to buy the ms 170 . Just bought small house with 19 acres seems like every month another tree is on the ground. And I’m not doing nothing about it . After watching this video I’m going out next week and buying a chainsaw. The previous owner left so much firewood I’m not even finished with it . Now is the time to cut those falling trees . I’m also looking into a electric wood splitter any suggestions
@@TKCL one other thing most or all the falling trees are pine tree . What do you suggest me doing with those I read it’s not good to put pine in a wood burning stove . Most importantly I guess to get those falling trees cut up it makes the land to bad . Main reason I guess I want to cut them up
The new model is the 171 but it's very similar. That is a small saw, so if you were going to be cutting a lot of firewood, I suggest a bigger model. As for Splitters, electric Splitters are not very efficient. I strongly recommend trying to find a gas log splitter on sale. But again it all depends on how much firewood you're actually going to split for the year
The more I've studied the subject the more I think the pine is an old wives tale. The key is to make sure that the wood is very dry, no matter what kind. Wet wood produces a dense smoke and will build up creosote in your chimney that can lead to fires. Get a cheap moisture meter from Amazon and learn to use it on wood. If you look on my channel I have videos of me testing firewood moisture.
So its a good saw ?
I just got it an the bag. Am tree surgeon what is the log splitter at end called love to have 1 save me axe swinging lol 😂
I love the saw! My log splitter is the county line 25 ton log splitter from tractor supply
Dude if you change that bar on that 170 to a fifty guage you'll tell the difference I did on my 170
I love the way it cuts, I have a 260 pro that's all tuned up for my bigger cuts.
@@TKCL Exactly right. You want more performance, get a larger saw.
Don’t think I would have used my ms 170 to cut those 20 inch rounds. Would probably have grabbed my ms 360 for the, that’s How I assign cutting tasks, based upon what I am cutting.
Well my 260 pro was down and out at the time. I now own a ms462 for the big stuff.
I enjoy your content so much, and find you really interesting to listen to! Where is your accent from in the USA? Love it ha, all the best!
Lol, very country I know. I'm in North Florida born and raised. Most people think of the beaches and cities. There is a lot of the state that's very rural.
@@TKCL ah awesome :) very different from the UK where I'm from :) keep up the great saw content! i'd love to see a comparison cut test between the 260 and 170 for reference too! both on smaller and larger wood! warmest regards, Tom./
Hello. Why not try 180 instead of this saw? Its built better, weights the same and has more power.
This one was on sale and I've owned the older 017 model. It served me very well. I have a larger ms260 PRO when I need a bigger saw.
@@TKCL 170 from china is not that good compared to 017, or even the 170 that was made in USA. It has less working time due to its even worse air filter construction, and other stuff. Not that good as It was to be. I tried few days ago 036 and its a beast. Works very well nothing compared to ms260 that was made in brazil. It has less power than 026 or ms 260 that had mahle cylinder. But anyway its better to use modern saws than Ural chainsaw. You Will never kill that saw. It Will kill your back after one tank of fuel🤣
@@vovakravchuk1765 The saws are all made the same with the exact same parts. Even the air filters are the same across all models of the 017/018 - MS 170/180. Just because it was assembled in the USA doesn't mean it was made in the USA.
Mine is useless beyond 9 inches
HS....no protection....