STIHL MS 881 vs MS 880 | The Worlds Most Powerful Chainsaws!

We took the STIHL MS 881 along with the STIHL MS 880 out for some testing. We put the saws through their paces to find out how they perform against each other. Watch to find out how we got on with the world's most powerful chainsaws.

A direct replacement of the MS 880, the MS 881 is the most powerful chainsaw in the market with the highest displacement (121.6 cc) and engine power (6.4 kW). Built for high performance work, this saw is the optimum choice for professional foresters and loggers. Ideal for the most demanding forestry jobs, this chainsaw is excellent for working in extreme conditions when harvesting big timber. Chainsaw can be fitted to a saw frame. Fitted with a 2-MIX engine to comply with EU5 emission regulation and HD2 filter ensures long-service life.

The MS 881 comes in 30, 36 and 41” bar lengths options with a .404” Rapid Super chain.

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[mbm]

That boggy sound is very familiar.. they mention it’s the first cut with the saw.

My pro shop advised me to run at least 3 - 5 tanks through my MS461 at idle or under low load (6 - 8 inch wood) prior to even running it at full RPM. I’m glad I listened to them. After a break in period of about 4 tanks at idle or very low load, and 5 tanks at medium load + medium speed, I started feeling a noticeable increase in power each time it cut. It finally plateaued at an honest 25% more power than at factory new condition. It was explained to me that the piston rings, bearings, and moving parts need run time below max speed to seat, and burnish together smoothly. In my mind it was worth a couple tanks of gas to give it the best start possible, and the saw rewards me by absolutely screaming through anything I throw at it. Most recently a 32” maple. Buried the 36” bar full dogs and could barely perceive the change in engine speed.

These are large, precision engines. Gotta pay em their due respect. Seems like these guys just took it outta the box and let it rip. That bogged down engine note was very distinct on the brand new shiny saw.

[michpatriot]

I hated my 880 bouncing the rev limiter..so I canned the rev limiter...and put in a unlimited coil..opened up the exhaust with another port, pulled the limit caps on the carb, and now I'm spinning a couple thousand more rpm with a 8 tooth sprocket..BuBye EPA 881

[sammiskie]

I have the 880 with a 59" bar n chain. Also have a Granberg alaskan mill set up for upto 54" logs. Just got done slabbing some 52" white oak..beautifully!

[TheWoodsman]

I'd like to see an 881 after porting work is done to it. That'll be even more of a beast.

[egarbforestservices]

I run both saws the 880 & 881 but I Stihl always Chuck my 880 on the truck it’s just one of those saws once tuned right always runs nice

[keithstarnes]

They're both master saws. That beech is pretty dang hard. I know it was used for old tool handles back in the day due to its tough nature.. especially like woodworking chisels that get banged on. Some hand saw handles to. Great video tho.

[gringochoppers]

Picked one up today at the Stihl Dealership and it's a Handful...You better start doing Curls if you want one.💪

[raimopuuvark]

Just wondering how many nice boards was turned in to sawdust.Those cookies arent bad for small woodwork.
Great video👍🏻

[Ancient_Iron]

How many tanks of fuel has gone through the 881 before the test?

Was there any "feelable" difference in cutting performance?

Good video, thanks and greetings from Finland 🇫🇮

[wieprz]

Monster saws! I love sound of MS 880 and 881

[xyq]

looks and sounds like the 881 is quite more agile on the gas and has more power.
the 880 seems more like a tractor on engine character.

[brownwhite]

Great video! You guys actually make these enjoyable

[HDGardenCare]

Amazing bit of kit!! I want one. Dont have a use for it but its got the cool factor for sure.

[lukebentley]

Have you run them with hexa, tungsten, super and skiptooth? How did it go?

[magnummike]

Either that 881 had a dull chain or it just sucks. my 391 with a 28 inch bar will cut faster than that. 880 looked pretty good as always. I’m thinking of buying one here in the coming weeks before they go to the 881 here in the us..

[aarondegrussa]

Nice sounding chainsaw got lots off power I need one off them

[davt]

Is I worth the money lads?? From say my 565 or 592?? Honest opinion would be appreciated

[nlowry]

Here from Reddit again lol. Nice video

[Firby]

Another question why do the new saws not recommend big bars I have a 36” bar on my MS661 and the reason I would buy the ms 881 is because of the larger capacity and to run larger bars