The MS 211 Petrol Chainsaw is powered by the low emission and low fuel consumption STIHL 2-MIX engine. Featuring a pre-separation filter system that reduces maintenance. This saw offers low vibrations, great cutting speed and lots of power. NOTE: Your Chainsaw will require engine oil and bar lube.
The MS 211 Petrol Chainsaw is powered by the low emission and low fuel consumption STIHL 2-MIX engine. Featuring a pre-separation filter system that reduces maintenance. This saw offers low vibrations, great cutting speed and lots of power. NOTE: Your Chainsaw will require engine oil and bar lube.
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The lowest price for Stihl MS 211 Mini Boss Petrol 40CM/16" Chainsaw (1139-200-0387) right now is $359.00, compared across 5 retailers.
Stihl MS 211 Mini Boss Petrol 40CM/16" Chainsaw (1139-200-0387)
The MS 211 Petrol Chainsaw is powered by the low emission and low fuel consumption STIHL 2-MIX engine. Featuring a pre-separation filter system that reduces maintenance. This saw offers low vibrations, great cutting speed and lots of power. NOTE: Your Chainsaw will require engine oil and bar lube.
The MS 211 Petrol Chainsaw is powered by the low emission and low fuel consumption STIHL 2-MIX engine. Featuring a pre-separation filter system that reduces maintenance. This saw offers low vibrations, great cutting speed and lots of power. NOTE: Your Chainsaw will require engine oil and bar lube.
The all-time low was $359.00 on 6 June 2026. That's the lowest price we've ever tracked — a great time to buy.
Prices last updated 28 June 2026.
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STIHL - Petrol Chainsaw - MS 211
STIHL MS211 Petrol Chainsaw 1139 200 0387 | GYC
Free delivery between Tue – Wed
STIHL MS 211 Mini Boss Petrol 40cm/16" Chainsaw
Delivery between Tue – Fri $60.55
MS 211-Z MiniBoss
STIHL MS 211 C-BE Chainsaw – 40cm Bar, Easy Start, 35.2cc Engine
Delivery between Mon – Thu $24.55
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Bought MS211 chainsaw with great expectations. First time to start, it took 30 minutes of cranking until it finally started. A week later, I tried for an hour and could never get it to start again. I followed instructions and even dried out the spark plug (twice). This chainsaw floods very quickly. I'm a handy guy & not a noob with tools. The dealer couldn't start it either so I got a refund. He said these are real finicky to start. No Duh! Sad because I have 3 other Stihl tools that work great.
originally posted on stihlusa.com
Ok I have owned my MS211 for about a year. I own several saws and have learned a few things about this saw and saws in general. First, for whatever reason it seems that new saws tend to be set up from the factory to run lean. This means that starting and warmup can be temperamental. Minor adjustment to the mixture screws (by a knowledgeable mechanic) can usually resolve running issues as long as ethanol fuel is not used. A lot of folks don’t realize the damage that ethanol fuel causes. It will damage fuel systems and crankcase seals…..sometimes in just a few weeks. It will turn a good running saw into a temperamental saw in short order. Ethanol also does not mix well with oil. Fuel stabilizer does nothing to prevent the damage to elastomer components in your fuel ... MoreOk I have owned my MS211 for about a year. I own several saws and have learned a few things about this saw and saws in general. First, for whatever reason it seems that new saws tend to be set up from the factory to run lean. This means that starting and warmup can be temperamental. Minor adjustment to the mixture screws (by a knowledgeable mechanic) can usually resolve running issues as long as ethanol fuel is not used. A lot of folks don’t realize the damage that ethanol fuel causes. It will damage fuel systems and crankcase seals…..sometimes in just a few weeks. It will turn a good running saw into a temperamental saw in short order. Ethanol also does not mix well with oil. Fuel stabilizer does nothing to prevent the damage to elastomer components in your fuel system, so if you use ethanol fuel you need to understand that you will have problems. It is just a matter of time. It is that bad. It is the kiss of death to small engines!Next is the issue of leaking bar oil. ALL chain saws will drip oil after using them. Sometimes a lot. Bar lube goes everywhere when a saw is used. Over time it will drip and make a mess if not cleaned after use. If the reservoir drains that is a different issue and should be checked. The flippy caps tend to be problematic and often leak. Just buy another one. Sometimes debris will find its way into the sealing surfaces, so keep it clean with a cotton swab. The leak will likely either be from the flippy cap or the lube line connection. Clean both, then fill the reservoir and set it aside for several days and see if it leaks and where it is coming from. After using a saw, the lube in the reservoir gets hot and builds pressure and tends to push the lube out. It is a good idea to “burp” the reservoir before allowing it to cool for storageAs far as my MS211 is concerned, I have not had any running issues with it (after a minor adjustment to the low speed mixture screw to make it richer). It crank’s easily, idles perfectly and runs great. It has also never had a drop of ethanol fuel in it. Even ethanol free mixed pump gas shouldn’t be stored in the saw for a long period of time. My saws run the best on ethanol free mixed pump gas but at the end of the day, I always run out the fuel then add a small amount of premix fuel and run the saw for a few minutes to get it thoroughly through the fuel system. This is the best way to store it long term. Keep the chain sharp. A sharp chain is like having free horsepower. Use eye protection and hearing protection and by all means get a set of saw chaps.
originally posted on stihlusa.com
I bought this chainsaw from a local ACE hardware. I figured it would be good to buy from a local place that could also service it as needed. I did have a problem on the first day where the bar stud came out of the main chainsaw body. The bolt was tightened by hand and not with excessive force. From what I can tell they used a same threaded bar stud, meaning that if the nut wasn't coming off it unscrewed the stud from the main body, which is made of plastic which destroyed some of the threading... I'm not knowledgeable almost at all when it comes to chainsaws, but this seems like a terrible design flaw. I took it back the next day and they fixed it in 15 minutes, and I was assured it wouldn't happen again and that it's super rare, they put locktite on it and said it ... MoreI bought this chainsaw from a local ACE hardware. I figured it would be good to buy from a local place that could also service it as needed. I did have a problem on the first day where the bar stud came out of the main chainsaw body. The bolt was tightened by hand and not with excessive force. From what I can tell they used a same threaded bar stud, meaning that if the nut wasn't coming off it unscrewed the stud from the main body, which is made of plastic which destroyed some of the threading... I'm not knowledgeable almost at all when it comes to chainsaws, but this seems like a terrible design flaw. I took it back the next day and they fixed it in 15 minutes, and I was assured it wouldn't happen again and that it's super rare, they put locktite on it and said it should be fine. I feel confident enough about it that I'll accept it and believe them. Other than that it gets the work done and I can't complain much. Although I do hate the insane spectrum of chainsaw types that vary wildly with price. All in all its a good chainsaw overall.
| Displacement (cc) | 35.2 |
| Performance (kW) | 1.7 |
| Sound pressure level (dB(A)) | 100 |
| Tank volume (mL) | 270.00 |
STIHL - Petrol Chainsaw - MS 211
STIHL MS211 Petrol Chainsaw 1139 200 0387 | GYC
Free delivery between Tue – Wed
STIHL MS 211 Mini Boss Petrol 40cm/16" Chainsaw
Delivery between Tue – Fri $60.55
MS 211-Z MiniBoss
STIHL MS 211 C-BE Chainsaw – 40cm Bar, Easy Start, 35.2cc Engine
Delivery between Mon – Thu $24.55
Bought MS211 chainsaw with great expectations. First time to start, it took 30 minutes of cranking until it finally started. A week later, I tried for an hour and could never get it to start again. I followed instructions and even dried out the spark plug (twice). This chainsaw floods very quickly. I'm a handy guy & not a noob with tools. The dealer couldn't start it either so I got a refund. He said these are real finicky to start. No Duh! Sad because I have 3 other Stihl tools that work great.
Ok I have owned my MS211 for about a year. I own several saws and have learned a few things about this saw and saws in general. First, for whatever reason it seems that new saws tend to be set up from the factory to run lean. This means that starting and warmup can be temperamental. Minor adjustment to the mixture screws (by a knowledgeable mechanic) can usually resolve running issues as long as ethanol fuel is not used. A lot of folks don’t realize the damage that ethanol fuel causes. It will damage fuel systems and crankcase seals…..sometimes in just a few weeks. It will turn a good running saw into a temperamental saw in short order. Ethanol also does not mix well with oil. Fuel stabilizer does nothing to prevent the damage to elastomer components in your fuel ... MoreOk I have owned my MS211 for about a year. I own several saws and have learned a few things about this saw and saws in general. First, for whatever reason it seems that new saws tend to be set up from the factory to run lean. This means that starting and warmup can be temperamental. Minor adjustment to the mixture screws (by a knowledgeable mechanic) can usually resolve running issues as long as ethanol fuel is not used. A lot of folks don’t realize the damage that ethanol fuel causes. It will damage fuel systems and crankcase seals…..sometimes in just a few weeks. It will turn a good running saw into a temperamental saw in short order. Ethanol also does not mix well with oil. Fuel stabilizer does nothing to prevent the damage to elastomer components in your fuel system, so if you use ethanol fuel you need to understand that you will have problems. It is just a matter of time. It is that bad. It is the kiss of death to small engines!Next is the issue of leaking bar oil. ALL chain saws will drip oil after using them. Sometimes a lot. Bar lube goes everywhere when a saw is used. Over time it will drip and make a mess if not cleaned after use. If the reservoir drains that is a different issue and should be checked. The flippy caps tend to be problematic and often leak. Just buy another one. Sometimes debris will find its way into the sealing surfaces, so keep it clean with a cotton swab. The leak will likely either be from the flippy cap or the lube line connection. Clean both, then fill the reservoir and set it aside for several days and see if it leaks and where it is coming from. After using a saw, the lube in the reservoir gets hot and builds pressure and tends to push the lube out. It is a good idea to “burp” the reservoir before allowing it to cool for storageAs far as my MS211 is concerned, I have not had any running issues with it (after a minor adjustment to the low speed mixture screw to make it richer). It crank’s easily, idles perfectly and runs great. It has also never had a drop of ethanol fuel in it. Even ethanol free mixed pump gas shouldn’t be stored in the saw for a long period of time. My saws run the best on ethanol free mixed pump gas but at the end of the day, I always run out the fuel then add a small amount of premix fuel and run the saw for a few minutes to get it thoroughly through the fuel system. This is the best way to store it long term. Keep the chain sharp. A sharp chain is like having free horsepower. Use eye protection and hearing protection and by all means get a set of saw chaps.
I bought this chainsaw from a local ACE hardware. I figured it would be good to buy from a local place that could also service it as needed. I did have a problem on the first day where the bar stud came out of the main chainsaw body. The bolt was tightened by hand and not with excessive force. From what I can tell they used a same threaded bar stud, meaning that if the nut wasn't coming off it unscrewed the stud from the main body, which is made of plastic which destroyed some of the threading... I'm not knowledgeable almost at all when it comes to chainsaws, but this seems like a terrible design flaw. I took it back the next day and they fixed it in 15 minutes, and I was assured it wouldn't happen again and that it's super rare, they put locktite on it and said it ... MoreI bought this chainsaw from a local ACE hardware. I figured it would be good to buy from a local place that could also service it as needed. I did have a problem on the first day where the bar stud came out of the main chainsaw body. The bolt was tightened by hand and not with excessive force. From what I can tell they used a same threaded bar stud, meaning that if the nut wasn't coming off it unscrewed the stud from the main body, which is made of plastic which destroyed some of the threading... I'm not knowledgeable almost at all when it comes to chainsaws, but this seems like a terrible design flaw. I took it back the next day and they fixed it in 15 minutes, and I was assured it wouldn't happen again and that it's super rare, they put locktite on it and said it should be fine. I feel confident enough about it that I'll accept it and believe them. Other than that it gets the work done and I can't complain much. Although I do hate the insane spectrum of chainsaw types that vary wildly with price. All in all its a good chainsaw overall.
Went to local saw shop and ended up settling on this saw for limbing trees to fulfill forestry contracts for myself and a handful of others in my community. There weren't any professional options and this seemed the best of the saws for this purpose that were not climbing specific saws. I have been running an MS271 primarily for about 7 years, clearing on average an acre and a half of trees a year, processing firewood, etc. After a few days of use with the MS271 my arms start to go numb, so I was interested in a lighter saw for limbing. What attracted me to the MS211 over the others were the springs connecting the body and handles of the saw that the salesman told me would eliminate that fatigue, which it does. That, the light weight of the saw and the power are ... MoreWent to local saw shop and ended up settling on this saw for limbing trees to fulfill forestry contracts for myself and a handful of others in my community. There weren't any professional options and this seemed the best of the saws for this purpose that were not climbing specific saws. I have been running an MS271 primarily for about 7 years, clearing on average an acre and a half of trees a year, processing firewood, etc. After a few days of use with the MS271 my arms start to go numb, so I was interested in a lighter saw for limbing. What attracted me to the MS211 over the others were the springs connecting the body and handles of the saw that the salesman told me would eliminate that fatigue, which it does. That, the light weight of the saw and the power are something to be grateful for and appreciate. I am pretty frustrated however at the design of the crankcase cover. The single nut design is convenient, but the plastic side of the cover furthest away from the nut feels loose and doesn't hug the body of the crankcase firmly. The other issue I am having (possibly related) is that the chain tends to jump up on the sprocket and get caught between the clutch washer and e-clip. When it comes to limbing a large cedar with oodles of branches, it is almost guaranteed to happen at least once if not twice on the one tree. I have tried skip tooth chains, full comp chains... with the same results and it is extremely frustrating. I have thinned 2 acres with it thus far and have several more to go and truthfully I am gritting my teeth as I continue to make my way through the forest. Thinking of switching over to a limbing axe to finish the rest of my projects. I am familiar with small engines, maintenance my own saws and sharpen my own chains, so I hope that I am qualified enough to speak truthfully of this experience. Sorry to say Stihl. I've run 6 different models of your saws over the years and this one is giving me a headache.
I've been working as a professional arborist for about 5 years, I swear by Stihl in a professional setting. This purchase was for my own property where taking a 500 series saw home seemed like overkill.Pros:For ~310 and some change I don't know of many other saws that have anti-vibration tech built in. This is a welcome feature when you spend more than 5-10 minutes operating it.Compared to many other gas saws with an 16-18 guide bar this things is impossibly light, very functional for limbing or clearing brush. It burns more bar oil than I'm used to but this is less of an issue than under oiling in terms of keeping things cool/functional.Starts up well and has no problem holding an idle.In regards to idle, the High/Low can be adjusted by the user as opposed to ... MoreI've been working as a professional arborist for about 5 years, I swear by Stihl in a professional setting. This purchase was for my own property where taking a 500 series saw home seemed like overkill.Pros:For ~310 and some change I don't know of many other saws that have anti-vibration tech built in. This is a welcome feature when you spend more than 5-10 minutes operating it.Compared to many other gas saws with an 16-18 guide bar this things is impossibly light, very functional for limbing or clearing brush. It burns more bar oil than I'm used to but this is less of an issue than under oiling in terms of keeping things cool/functional.Starts up well and has no problem holding an idle.In regards to idle, the High/Low can be adjusted by the user as opposed to being chip controlled. I like to see this but some users may not.Cons:A little under powered for an 18in bar, bit of an odd choice to ship/recommend one.Single nut holding the shield in place is an odd choice, didn't have any issues getting the bar to seat though.Chain tends to wander up the clutch and lodge itself in between the teeth/Eclip if used on anything over ~8in. Definitely a design issue with this line. Easy enough to fix but a little frustrating to have happen regularly. Can be avoided by going slower than you're used to.All told, it's great for home use. Wouldn't hand this to someone for jobs site use however.
The absolute worst purchase in at least two decades. I bought this saw during the summer of 2022. I used it once. About half way through cutting up a downed tree the cowling starts popping off. I took it back to Ace. By then it had cooled and stayed on at their store. Today I used it for a second time, same story, cowling pops off hot. When hot it was difficult to restart. The pull cord system is overly complicated.I took it to the Jolieview landfill and left it on the metal recycling pile.
This is a great saw. Easy to handle, versatile and powerful for quick and easy cleanup jobs. Not for large branches of big trees. But just a great all aorunder.The tool-less removal of blade cover & chain makes cleaning and regular maintenance as simple as can be.Why not 5 stars? Well... the Easy2Start system... from cold... it takes several pulls to get the saw going. Like dozen+ By comparison, a Craftsman or a Husky really start at first pull.
I have been using chain saws for over 50 years. Bought my MS211 four years ago. Bought the MS 211 because of its reputation and cost. I also bought the saw to cut whatever I came up against. The little saw has cut all types of wood. Green, dry, treated, creosote, small, and some that were way too big that I cut anyway. Saw has lots of hours on it. It has NEVER failed to crank. Spark plugs, fuel filters, non ethanol fuel mixture and keeping the air filters clean is all that I have done to the saw.
When this saw runs, it works great. However, EVERYTIME (no exaggeration) I have used it, the chain locks up and I have to either wait for it to cool down or take it back to the place I bought it in order for them to unlock it. I am 6 for 6. The only time it did not lock up was in the summer when I tested it while at the dealer. The first 4 times I took it back, I was basically treated as though I was a chainsaw novice and didn't know what I was doing. I have been working with chainsaws for 40 years plus and the condescending attitude was not welcome. The dealer went from blaming the chain (they said it had a burr on it and gave me a new one) to not oiling, etc. I am going to use it again tomorrow and if it happens I will ask for a refund and/or a replacement. This ... MoreWhen this saw runs, it works great. However, EVERYTIME (no exaggeration) I have used it, the chain locks up and I have to either wait for it to cool down or take it back to the place I bought it in order for them to unlock it. I am 6 for 6. The only time it did not lock up was in the summer when I tested it while at the dealer. The first 4 times I took it back, I was basically treated as though I was a chainsaw novice and didn't know what I was doing. I have been working with chainsaws for 40 years plus and the condescending attitude was not welcome. The dealer went from blaming the chain (they said it had a burr on it and gave me a new one) to not oiling, etc. I am going to use it again tomorrow and if it happens I will ask for a refund and/or a replacement. This saw cannot be trusted and twice I have been at a remote location and after 30 minutes have had to quit what I was doing for the day due to this issue. Fortunately, the other 4 times have occurred while I was at or near my home.
I bought this about 2 years ago. It was not the original one I purchased from ace hardware. The one I bought I got home and it would not start. I returned it to ace hardware which they replaced it. I got that one home and it would not start. I then brought it back to store which again they replaced it. Again I got home andthe third wouldn't start. They didn't have anymore of the 175 so I had to buy the 211. Today I went to use it and going through everything before I used it I noticed the spark plug was blown out. I went to ace hardware and bought a new sparkplug went home and went to put it in and it was very loose. I brought chainsaw to ace hardware to show them and they told me the threads were worn I explained I only used it around 5 hours in the last 2 years. ... MoreI bought this about 2 years ago. It was not the original one I purchased from ace hardware. The one I bought I got home and it would not start. I returned it to ace hardware which they replaced it. I got that one home and it would not start. I then brought it back to store which again they replaced it. Again I got home andthe third wouldn't start. They didn't have anymore of the 175 so I had to buy the 211. Today I went to use it and going through everything before I used it I noticed the spark plug was blown out. I went to ace hardware and bought a new sparkplug went home and went to put it in and it was very loose. I brought chainsaw to ace hardware to show them and they told me the threads were worn I explained I only used it around 5 hours in the last 2 years. They told me that the sleeve was missing and there was nothing they can do. First off there is no sleeve. Still should know that when you put aluminum and steel together the two heat amd expand differently. This is a still issue. We'll now I am out a chain saw. For the amount of money I spent on this I will not refer anyone to purchase a still nor will I every shop at ace hardware or Greenwood SC again
| Displacement (cc) | 35.2 |
| Performance (kW) | 1.7 |
| Sound pressure level (dB(A)) | 100 |
| Tank volume (mL) | 270.00 |
