Product Description
The STIHL MS 162 16-Inch Gasoline Chainsaw is a lightweight homeowner saw designed for routine property maintenance, cutting firewood, pruning fallen limbs, and handling occasional light-duty cutting projects.
Powered by a 1.8-cubic-inch gasoline engine, the MS 162 produces approximately 1.6 horsepower and 1.2 kW of output. Its compact powerhead weighs approximately 9.9 pounds without fuel, guide bar, or saw chain, helping make the saw manageable during residential maintenance work.
The current U.S. version is supplied with a 16-inch guide bar and STIHL’s 61 PMM3 55 low-profile saw chain. This combination balances cutting reach, maneuverability, and controlled performance for homeowner applications.
A side-access chain tensioner allows the chain adjustment screw to be reached from the side of the sprocket cover. The Master Control Lever combines choke, starting-throttle lock, operating, and stop functions into one centralized control.
STIHL’s anti-vibration system helps reduce the amount of engine and cutting vibration transferred to the handles. The saw also incorporates front and rear hand guards, a throttle-trigger interlock, bumper spikes, and the STIHL Quickstop chain-brake system.
The IntelliCarb compensating carburetor automatically adjusts fuel flow as the air filter collects debris, helping maintain a consistent air-to-fuel ratio and engine speed. An easy-access filter cover simplifies routine inspection and filter servicing.
A translucent fuel tank allows the fuel level to be checked visually, while the lightweight polymer housing resists corrosion and helps keep the overall weight manageable.
Key Features
1.6 HP Gasoline Engine
Produces approximately 1.2 kW of power for routine homeowner cutting and grounds-maintenance work.
16-Inch Cutting Attachment
The standard 16-inch guide bar provides useful cutting reach while keeping the saw compact and maneuverable.
STIHL 61 PMM3 Saw Chain
The low-profile STIHL OILOMATIC chain includes oil-channeling features that help distribute lubrication to critical wear areas.
Side-Access Chain Tensioner
Allows the operator or service technician to reach the chain-adjustment screw from the side of the saw.
STIHL Anti-Vibration System
Helps reduce vibration transferred from the engine and cutting attachment to the handles.
Master Control Lever
Combines the choke, starting-throttle lock, run, and stop functions into one control lever.
IntelliCarb Compensating Carburetor
Automatically adjusts the fuel supply as airflow changes due to filter restriction.
STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake
Designed to stop chain rotation when manually activated or when sufficient kickback inertia activates the mechanism.
Bumper Spikes
Help stabilize the powerhead against the wood and provide greater control during cutting.
Easy-Access Air-Filter Cover
Allows quicker access to the air filter for inspection, cleaning, or replacement.
Translucent Fuel Tank
Makes it easier to check the approximate fuel level without opening the tank.
Throttle-Trigger Interlock
Must be pressed before the throttle trigger can be activated.
Lightweight Polymer Housing
Provides impact resistance, corrosion resistance, and reduced overall tool weight.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | STIHL |
| Product Model | MS 162 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 11482000212US |
| Unique Model Name | MS 162 HomeCut 16 |
| Generated SKU | STI-MS162-16-16HP |
| Product Type | Homeowner gasoline chainsaw |
| Recommended Use | Firewood and residential grounds maintenance |
| Engine Type | Two-stroke gasoline engine |
| Engine Displacement | 1.8 cu. in. |
| Power Output | 1.20 kW |
| Engine Power | 1.60 HP |
| Powerhead Weight | 9.9 lb without fuel, bar, or chain |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 3.80 kg/kW |
| Standard Guide-Bar Length | 16 inches |
| Standard Chain | STIHL 61 PMM3 55 |
| Chain Type | Low-profile STIHL OILOMATIC |
| Chain Tensioning | Side-access adjustment |
| Starting System | Recoil start |
| Primary Control | STIHL Master Control Lever |
| Carburetor | IntelliCarb compensating carburetor |
| Vibration Control | STIHL anti-vibration system |
| Chain Brake | STIHL Quickstop |
| Fuel-Level Window | Translucent fuel tank |
| Housing Material | High-tech polymer |
| Fuel Requirement | Gasoline and two-cycle engine-oil mixture |
| Fuel-Mix Ratio | 50:1 |
| Maximum Recommended Ethanol | 10% |
STIHL officially lists the MS 162 at 1.8 cubic inches, 1.2 kW, 1.6 horsepower, and 9.9 pounds without fuel or cutting equipment.
Intended Applications
The STIHL MS 162 is designed for homeowner and occasional light-duty applications such as:
- Preparing residential firewood
- Property and grounds maintenance
- Cutting fallen limbs
- Light storm cleanup
- Pruning larger branches after proper assessment
- Cutting small logs
- General outdoor wood-cutting projects
It is not positioned as a professional forestry or heavy commercial-felling chainsaw.
Cutting System
The current U.S. model is configured with a 16-inch guide bar and 61 PMM3 55 saw chain. STIHL’s OILOMATIC chain design uses engineered oil channels to direct lubrication toward important wear points.
Replacement bars and chains must match the saw’s required pitch, gauge, mounting pattern, and drive-link count. Exact replacement compatibility should be confirmed using the model and serial number.
Fuel Requirements
The MS 162 uses a two-stroke gasoline engine requiring a 50:1 mixture of gasoline and approved two-cycle engine oil. STIHL recommends gasoline containing no more than 10% ethanol, as higher ethanol concentrations may damage the equipment and affect warranty coverage.
What’s Included
- 1 × STIHL MS 162 gasoline chainsaw powerhead
- 1 × 16-inch guide bar
- 1 × STIHL 61 PMM3 55 saw chain
- 1 × Guide-bar scabbard
- 1 × Combination adjustment wrench
- 1 × Operator’s instruction manual
- Manufacturer safety and warranty documentation
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