STIHL MS 881

Product Number: MS 881

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Type: Chainsaw

Brand: Stihl

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MS 881 41" Bar & Chain

Most powerful series-produced chainsaw in the world!

The most powerful series-produced chainsaw in the world! Its extremely high performance makes it ideal for professional felling and processing large trees. 2-MIX engine for high cutting performance and engine power, coupled with efficient fuel usage. The stop-button function means that the warm chainsaw is ready to start at any time, and the HD2 filter ensures a long filter service life. Captive nuts on the sprocket cover make it easy to change the chain; tool-free fuel caps for easy and safe filling with fuels and lubricants.

Technical specifications

Technical specifications	Value
Displacement	121,6 cm³
Performance	6,4 kW
Weight ¹⁾	9,9 kg
Power-to-weight ratio	1,5 kg/kW
Sound pressure level ²⁾	106 dB(A)
Sound power level ³⁾	118 dB(A)
Vibration level left/right ⁴⁾	8,9/8,9 m/s²
Saw chain pitch	.404"

Standard equipment

HD2 filter

This air filter keeps even the finest dust away from the engine, ensuring a particularly long service life. Thanks to its special material, the filter can easily be cleaned by washing, for example with STIHL Varioclean and warm water.
Decompression valve

The decompression valve is part of the easy starting system. The valve should be pressed before starting to reduce the compression pressure when starting, as well as reducing the effort needed to pull the starter rope. The decompression valve is semi-automatic; it must be pressed manually before starting, but then closes automatically.
STIHL ElastoStart

Due to compression pressure, jerky stresses occur when starting internal combustion engines. The damping element in the ElastoStart special starter grip alternately absorbs and releases force according to the compression pattern. The result is smooth, even starting.
Side-mounted chain tensioning

Side-mounted chain tensioning makes it easy to tension the chain safely.
Controlled-delivery oil pump

Different bar lengths, wood types and sawing techniques require different amounts of oil. The controlled-delivery oil pump allows the user to select just the right amount of oil for the job at hand.
Tool free fuel caps

Special caps to open and close the tank cap quickly, easily and without tools.
STIHL anti-vibration system

Precisely calculated buffer zones minimise the transfer of engine and saw chain vibrations to the front and rear handles. The chainsaw therefore runs noticeably smoother. This allows the user to save their strength and work longer.
Single-lever master control

All important functions such as start, choke, throttle and stop are operated via a single lever.
Compensator

This controller in the carburettor prevents the fuel-air mixture getting richer as the air filter becomes clogged. The correct quantity of fuel is delivered to the carburettor depending on the quantity of air passing through the air filter. This keeps the fuel/air ratio in the combustion mixture constant and hence also the engine power. The filter doesn't need to be cleaned until an appreciable drop in power occurs.
STIHL Ematic System

Compared to conventional bars without Ematic, the STIHL Ematic system reduces the consumption of chain lubricant by up to 50 %, depending on the type of wood and the cutting attachment used. This system comprises a STIHL Ematic or Ematic S guide bar, a STIHL Oilomatic saw chain and a variable-flow or reduced-flow oil pump. As a result, virtually every drop of chain lubricant is delivered to exactly the right spot.
Carburettor heating (V)

By changing the chain saw from summer to winter operation, the intake air is pre-heated over the engine fins. This ensures that the carburettor does not ice up and you can continue working in freezing temperatures.