Description
Overview:
The Quick Tensioner Kit for Stihl MS170, MS180, MS230 and MS250 is a genuine Stihl OEM spare (MPN 1123 007 1008) that restores precise, reliable chain adjustment. Built with a steel adjuster screw and durable moulded polymer components, the mechanism advances or retracts the chain along the guide bar to set correct slack and keep the saw cutting smoothly. Proper chain tension helps reduce wear on the bar, sprocket and chain, and supports safe operation. Purpose-made for Stihl chassis 1123 machines, it offers a direct-fit solution on a wide range of compatible models. Ideal for routine servicing or replacing a seized, stripped or worn adjuster, it suits everyday use by tradespeople, arborists, grounds teams and homeowners who need dependable performance.
Key Features:
- Genuine Stihl part for assured compatibility and performance
- OEM build quality with steel hardware and robust polymer gearing
- Accurate chain tensioning helps reduce bar, sprocket and chain wear
- Smooth worm-drive action for controlled, repeatable adjustment
- Designed to replace worn or damaged adjuster components
- Straightforward to install with standard workshop practices
- Stable setting resists vibration and heavy-duty use
- Supports safe cutting by helping prevent a slack or over-tight chain
- Direct-fit solution for multiple Stihl 017-MS 250 series models
- Suitable for workshop servicing or on-site maintenance
Typical Applications:
Used during chain and guide bar replacement, scheduled servicing, or repairs after impact, derailment or heavy wear. Suitable for keeping fleet saws reliable on building sites, estates and arborist work. Ideal when the original adjuster becomes stiff, stripped, corroded or incomplete, restoring smooth and accurate chain tension control.
Also known as:
Chain tension adjuster, quick chain tensioner assembly, chain tensioning mechanism, worm gear adjuster, adjuster screw set, side tensioner kit, chain take-up adjuster.
Fits Models:
017, 018, 021, 023, 025, MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C, MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C
Alternate Part Numbers:
1123-007-1008, 11230071008
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 1123 007 1008 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Stihl |
| OEM No. | 11230071008 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Applications | 017, 018, 021, 023, 025, MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C, MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C, MS170, MS170C, MS180, MS180C, MS210, MS210C, MS230, MS230C, MS250, MS250C |
| Machine Type | Chainsaws |
| Fits Models | MS170, MS170C | MS180, MS180C | MS230, MS230C | MS250, MS250C | 017 | 018 | 021, 023, 025 |
