I liked the MS170s enough that I'm on my third one. I run them hard cutting brush down in my trailers or cutting firewood and at about $160 each a fair deal for what I got out of them. $200 and tax for an MS162 that's over a pound heavier and 1.6hp vs 1.7hp seems like going backwards to me smoothness or not. My 5 year old MS261 weighs 10.8 pounds and has 4hp. I've never said "Gee I want a heavier chainsaw with less power. I passed on the MS162 at the dealer today.
Ill be keeping my old MS170 going for as long as possible after seeing this. The cover is removed needing no tool to turn the knob. It wasn't necessary to change from the MS170's simple air cleaner to a difficult to service snap-off design that looks like it will break.
I was so happy to get the last 170 available at my local hardware store. I always wanted a smaller saw for brushing and I just happened to see that one and figured it was now or never!
On paper the MS162 is a definite improvement on vibration levels over both the MS170 & MS171. 162 has the same displacement, weight and power-weight ratio of the 170, (the 171 had a very slight increase of displacement but curiously less power). All three saws share the same chain pitch and gauge, with the same recommended bar lengths. Sound levels: 170_ 111 ~ 100dB 171_ 112 ~ 99dB 162_ 113 ~ 100dB Vibration levels: 170_ R5.2 ~ L5.5 171_ R4.0 ~ L4.5 162_ R3.2 ~ L3.0 A friend has an old MS170 and the very few times I’ve been forced to use it, I’ve considered to be a real bone-shaker. So the 162 would be that much easier to use on longer days. Someone’s going to ask if I’m going to buy a 162? Well maybe if I start carving. As it is, I’ve got two small saws and a medium size saw; and that will do for now.
The power to weight ratio is obviously not the same. The 162 is more than 10% heavier and produces less power. Vibration on a 30cc saw is minimal and I wouldnt even consider it a factor. As far as noise levels,its not how loud something is that messes up your ears,but how loud it is over an amount of exposure. Yes,you should use hearing protection, it's a 2 stroke gas engine,little loud.
Great video! I like the side by side comparison. Not liking the look on air filter of MS162. Purchased 2 more MS170's yesterday and glad I do not need to buy this new line up. PS I have a MS260 for backup.
Hello Victor. By "running down the side" I am assuming you mean the side of the case under the clutch cover? While in use, you may have some excess oil from the chain. It should not be excessive though.
Take off your bar and chain and look at the oil holes in the bar. It sounds like they may be plugged. Give the oil holes and groove of the bar a good clean and see if it helps any.
Why not showed How need setting air and fuel mix in carburetor? But only 1 Jack bolt low set air fuel mix and missing other 2 Jack bolt high air fuel mix and other fuel air max Jack set too
Looks good! Not as quick cutting wood compared to the 170, but quieter and more fuel efficient I suppose. Keeping my 170, might pick up one up to have another light use saw
Thanks for the feedback. When running the saw, you can tell a difference in vibration due to the spring anti vibration system, which is definitely a nice upgrade.
Eu comprei uma 162 pq não achei mais a170 pq a 162 não chega mem ao pés da 170 a 170 eu acho que a Stihl não precisava de muda hem nada e hj tiraram ela de linha espero que a Stihl saiba oq esta fazendo pq acho que não necessitavam de fazer está mudanca comprei no MercadoLivre a 170 e mim mandaram a162 vou testa pra ver mais sei não tou com um pé atrás
Hello, I did not complete a fuel efficiency test. I can, however, tell you that the MS 162 should be more efficient due to it having improved emissions. Additionally, the MS 162 has a 13.5 oz fuel tank as opposed to the MS 170 having an 8.5 oz fuel tank.
Nice video but why didn’t you offer an opinion of one over the other. I just purchased a 162 to replace my 170 but now I’m having second thoughts on the 162.
@@tuberocker69 Yup. I returned the 162 two days ago. When I went to the dealer I was semi apologetic about having to return it and the owner said Don't worry about it, you're not the first one. Nuff sed.
Just broke my 170 today went to go buy another and 162 is to heavy and doesn’t feel right in the hands I didn’t purchase it . Rather look for 170 off the market than buy 162 170 weight is 8.6 162 weight is 9.9 almost 10 lbs Ms 250 18 bar 45 cc is 10 lbs just think about it ! Same saw weight but less power 162 was a mistake bring back the 170
@@tuberocker69 I’m a professional arborist i trust the Ms 170 with my life . Perfect value for the money , Tons of power and light weight . I ran it for 8 months straight every day . Never had a single problem . Removed over 100 trees .
I liked the MS170s enough that I'm on my third one. I run them hard cutting brush down in my trailers or cutting firewood and at about $160 each a fair deal for what I got out of them. $200 and tax for an MS162 that's over a pound heavier and 1.6hp vs 1.7hp seems like going backwards to me smoothness or not. My 5 year old MS261 weighs 10.8 pounds and has 4hp. I've never said "Gee I want a heavier chainsaw with less power. I passed on the MS162 at the dealer today.
Ill be keeping my old MS170 going for as long as possible after seeing this. The cover is removed needing no tool to turn the knob. It wasn't necessary to change from the MS170's simple air cleaner to a difficult to service snap-off design that looks like it will break.
I like my 170, great to learn how to run a saw. I will keep her as long as she wants to run, but I will upgrade to something like a 261 at some point.
I was so happy to get the last 170 available at my local hardware store. I always wanted a smaller saw for brushing and I just happened to see that one and figured it was now or never!
Glad you were able to get your new saw!
On paper the MS162 is a definite improvement on vibration levels over both the MS170 & MS171. 162 has the same displacement, weight and power-weight ratio of the 170, (the 171 had a very slight increase of displacement but curiously less power). All three saws share the same chain pitch and gauge, with the same recommended bar lengths.
Sound levels:
170_ 111 ~ 100dB
171_ 112 ~ 99dB
162_ 113 ~ 100dB
Vibration levels:
170_ R5.2 ~ L5.5
171_ R4.0 ~ L4.5
162_ R3.2 ~ L3.0
A friend has an old MS170 and the very few times I’ve been forced to use it, I’ve considered to be a real bone-shaker. So the 162 would be that much easier to use on longer days. Someone’s going to ask if I’m going to buy a 162? Well maybe if I start carving. As it is, I’ve got two small saws and a medium size saw; and that will do for now.
The improved anti vibration of the MS162 is very noticeable and does make for a smoother cutting experience.
No sprocket tip bar on the new ms162 but I believe the old 170 had it?
The 162 is over 1lb heavier and less power
The power to weight ratio is obviously not the same. The 162 is more than 10% heavier and produces less power. Vibration on a 30cc saw is minimal and I wouldnt even consider it a factor. As far as noise levels,its not how loud something is that messes up your ears,but how loud it is over an amount of exposure. Yes,you should use hearing protection, it's a 2 stroke gas engine,little loud.
Great video! I like the side by side comparison. Not liking the look on air filter of MS162. Purchased 2 more MS170's yesterday and glad I do not need to buy this new line up. PS I have a MS260 for backup.
Thanks for sharing
are they going to mark down the ms170 since its going out?
@@MrAlternation They had 70 but now sold out! Now we stuck with newer smaller saws. Only available used.
@@MrAlternation They were marked down to 229.99 Can but now sold out here in Newfoundland.
@@johnp2209 my local northern tool store has a ms170 for $180 new
I would have liked it if he explained why it's over a pound heavier the new Ms 162
Probably a combination of the increased fuel capacity and new emissions system
I just got an ms162 is it normal for bar oil to run down side and under saw when using it? Or is there over pumping oil and should take it back??
Hello Victor. By "running down the side" I am assuming you mean the side of the case under the clutch cover? While in use, you may have some excess oil from the chain. It should not be excessive though.
@@HillyRidgeSalesService yes the side of the cover, I wouldn’t say excessive but definitely more than a little
Take off your bar and chain and look at the oil holes in the bar. It sounds like they may be plugged. Give the oil holes and groove of the bar a good clean and see if it helps any.
Thanks for the video! It's interesting
You're welcome!
Why not showed How need setting air and fuel mix in carburetor? But only 1 Jack bolt low set air fuel mix and missing other 2 Jack bolt high air fuel mix and other fuel air max Jack set too
Looks good! Not as quick cutting wood compared to the 170, but quieter and more fuel efficient I suppose. Keeping my 170, might pick up one up to have another light use saw
Thanks for the feedback. When running the saw, you can tell a difference in vibration due to the spring anti vibration system, which is definitely a nice upgrade.
@@HillyRidgeSalesService why is 162 slower ?
Obrigado por esse review top
Noice level not mentioned 😢
Eu comprei uma 162 pq não achei mais a170 pq a 162 não chega mem ao pés da 170 a 170 eu acho que a Stihl não precisava de muda hem nada e hj tiraram ela de linha espero que a Stihl saiba oq esta fazendo pq acho que não necessitavam de fazer está mudanca comprei no MercadoLivre a 170 e mim mandaram a162 vou testa pra ver mais sei não tou com um pé atrás
Which consumes more gasoline;;
Hello, I did not complete a fuel efficiency test. I can, however, tell you that the MS 162 should be more efficient due to it having improved emissions. Additionally, the MS 162 has a 13.5 oz fuel tank as opposed to the MS 170 having an 8.5 oz fuel tank.
I've just bought the MS162 today just for some log cutting at home. Brilliant piece of kit
@@llyrbaum-jones Would you stihl recommend it after few months?
@@HillyRidgeSalesServicebut,the 162 cuts slower than the 170,so if you have the 170,you'll finish first and that saves run time and fuel
This chainshaw shyyyt not set carburetor jacks idle high and low fuel air. I have Stihl 880 and 171 more better
Nice video but why didn’t you offer an opinion of one over the other. I just purchased a 162 to replace my 170 but now I’m having second thoughts on the 162.
@@tuberocker69 Yup. I returned the 162 two days ago. When I went to the dealer I was semi apologetic about having to return it and the owner said Don't worry about it, you're not the first one. Nuff sed.
Ms 170 is no longer being made. My local dealer said 162 was its replacement
Just broke my 170 today went to go buy another and 162 is to heavy and doesn’t feel right in the hands I didn’t purchase it . Rather look for 170 off the market than buy 162
170 weight is 8.6
162 weight is 9.9 almost 10 lbs
Ms 250 18 bar 45 cc is 10 lbs just think about it !
Same saw weight but less power 162 was a mistake bring back the 170
@@tuberocker69 I’m a professional arborist i trust the Ms 170 with my life . Perfect value for the money , Tons of power and light weight . I ran it for 8 months straight every day . Never had a single problem . Removed over 100 trees .
@@alisegura116 1 pound makes that big a difference in an occasional use limbing saw? Hmmmm