{"product_id":"stihl-ms172-petrol-chainsaw","title":"Stihl MS172 Petrol Chainsaw","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to cutting firewood or \u003cstrong\u003egrounds maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e, the compact \u003cstrong\u003eSTIHL MS 172 petrol chainsaw\u003c\/strong\u003e offers you a flexible petrol chainsaw, whether you are a \u003cstrong\u003edomestic user or a professional in horticulture and landscaping or a tradesperson\u003c\/strong\u003e. You can even \u003cstrong\u003efell small trees\u003c\/strong\u003e with the MS 172.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe STIHL MS 172 petrol chainsaw impresses with its powerful STIHL 2-MIX engine, which is known for \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent cutting performance coupled with low fuel consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e. The standard STIHL 3\/8'' P saw chain ensures \u003cstrong\u003eprecise cuts with its narrow kerf\u003c\/strong\u003e. Thanks to the \u003cstrong\u003eSTIHL anti-vibration system\u003c\/strong\u003e, you can work with the STIHL MS 172 chainsaw while protecting your muscles and joints. \u003cstrong\u003eThis means that your chainsaw runs smoothly and evenly.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esingle-lever control\u003c\/strong\u003e is very convenient, enabling you to perform all functions with just one hand. If you take a break, the chainsaw is ready to use again immediately. The \u003cstrong\u003ecombi-lever with stop function\u003c\/strong\u003e automatically springs back into the operating position. Another advantage of using the MS 172 from STIHL: \u003cstrong\u003eSide-mounted chain tensioning\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures safe and easy chain retensioning without any contact with the sharp chain or the tips of the claw stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe STIHL MS 172 also has a \u003cstrong\u003ediagnostic socket\u003c\/strong\u003e for maintaining your petrol chainsaw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-test-id=\"pdp-specifications\" class=\"m_product-specifications__headline\"\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m_product-specifications__table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-test-id=\"pdp-spec-tech-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisplacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31.8 cm³\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.50 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDevice weight without refuelling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5 kg\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e1)\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem weight without refuelling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.97 \/ 5.05 kg\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e2)\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower-to-weight ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 kg\/kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBar length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 \/ 35\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e3)\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGroove width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.10 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaw chain pitch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/8\"P\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDevice length with bumper spike\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e410 mm\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e1)\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSound pressure level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 dB(A)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e4)\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSound power level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 dB(A)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e4)\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVibration level left\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 m\/s²\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e5)\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVibration level right\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.4 m\/s²\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e5)\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-test-id=\"pdp-features-\u0026amp;-benefits\" class=\"m_product-features__headline\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m_product-features__subheadline richtexteditor\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIDE-MOUNTED CHAIN TENSIONING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acco-standard m_product-features__accordions\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acco acco--standard  acco--open  acco--transition-ended\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-test-id=\"accordion-content\" class=\"acco__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-labelledby=\"acco-button-dc25a1f6-04c8-404a-9129-a94af28b171c\" role=\"region\" id=\"acco-section-dc25a1f6-04c8-404a-9129-a94af28b171c\" class=\"acco__inner\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"m_product-features__accordions__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFOR SIMPLE AND SECURE RE-TENSIONING. Side-mounted chain tensioning allows for protected, easy and quick chain tensioning and replacement. The tensioning screw is inserted laterally through the sprocket cover.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m_product-features__accordions__content__img\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m_product-features__accordions__content__img\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMPENSATOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"m_product-features__accordions__content__img\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acco acco--standard  acco--open  acco--transition-ended\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-test-id=\"accordion-content\" class=\"acco__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-labelledby=\"acco-button-ccafb2f5-9616-4f80-9f71-fb4d4b29cc26\" role=\"region\" id=\"acco-section-ccafb2f5-9616-4f80-9f71-fb4d4b29cc26\" class=\"acco__inner\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"m_product-features__accordions__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eREDUCED MAINTENANCE. The compensator is a control system in the carburettor, which uses pressure compensation to ensure that engine performance, exhaust gas quality and fuel consumption remain virtually constant over a long period of time, despite increasing contamination of the air filter. You do not need to clean the air filter until there is a noticeable drop in performance. This means that you can work for a long time without maintenance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTIHL FOUR-CHANNEL TECHNOLOGY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acco acco--standard  acco--open  acco--transition-ended\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-test-id=\"accordion-content\" class=\"acco__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-labelledby=\"acco-button-d902744c-63fc-4980-9209-876d8efe14d7\" role=\"region\" id=\"acco-section-d902744c-63fc-4980-9209-876d8efe14d7\" class=\"acco__inner\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"m_product-features__accordions__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFOR LOWER FUEL CONSUMPTION AND HIGH PERFORMANCE. Thanks to STIHL four-channel technology, you can work with your power tool with very low fuel consumption and high performance. The four overflow channels guide the fuel-and-air mixture into the cylinder in a targeted and more compressed manner, which optimally burns the fuel and significantly increases the performance of the engine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTIHL 2-MIX ENGINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acco acco--standard  acco--open  acco--transition-ended\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-test-id=\"accordion-content\" class=\"acco__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-labelledby=\"acco-button-4f4e692e-566f-4038-bef5-ccef1800eaef\" role=\"region\" id=\"acco-section-4f4e692e-566f-4038-bef5-ccef1800eaef\" class=\"acco__inner\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"m_product-features__accordions__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHIGHLY POWER-EFFICIENT. With the STIHL 2-MIX engine, you can reduce exhaust emissions and fuel consumption, and therefore operating costs. This 2-stroke engine is low-maintenance and uses fuel efficiently even at high power levels. Use a mixture of petrol and engine oil as fuel. The STIHL 2-MIX engine complies with the strict EU Stage V emissions directive.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stihl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50999714185252,"sku":null,"price":4486.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/6921\/8340\/files\/StihlMS172PetrolChainsaw1.jpg?v=1782805875","url":"https:\/\/edgequip.co.za\/products\/stihl-ms172-petrol-chainsaw","provider":"Edge Equipment Specialists","version":"1.0","type":"link"}