It is heavier and harder to cut than wood that is already dried. Green wood means that the wood is freshly cut, dense and full of moisture. Keep in mind, this example is of a newly felled tree, so it's "green wood". In fact, some of my logs were larger than 12" diameter, so I had to take a cut from both sides.Įven with a fully embedded bar into the logs, the saw maintains a consistent cutting speed and feed rate. I stood them up on their ends and took a full depth of cut through the logs to form my slabs. My Cherry logs varied in length from 2ft to 4ft. The Stihl Battery Powered MSA 160 C-BQ Chainsaw cuts through logs and limbs up to 12" diameter like butter! I'm not kidding! I used this battery chainsaw to cut some slabs from a newly felled Cherry tree. Plus, you can forget about cold-starts, clogged carburetors, and broken pull strings (that's what happened to my last chainsaw)!Īll you need to do is insert the battery, release the chain brake, and pull the trigger to start cutting. Being battery powered means you don't need to worry about mixing 2-cycle engine fuel. The Stihl MSA 160 C-BQ is equipped with features that make it a perfect choice for homeowners looking to cut a few limbs here an there.įor starters, it's battery powered, so it has zero emissions. If you decide to purchase another battery powered tool from Stihl like a string trimmer or blower, the high capacity AP 300 battery will also work in those tools and serve you better with longer run times. Investing in a high quality Lithium-Ion Battery is a smart investment for future expansion of your Stihl battery powered tools collection. You can find specifications for other Stihl batteries on their website. DSRP (Dealer Suggested Retail Price): $179.99.The 50 minute run time is more than sufficient for most homeowners and intermediate users. There are larger capacity AP-Series batteries that will buy you longer run times, but they're more expensive and intended for professional companies. It's the most powerful handheld battery they offer and it weighs only 3.8 lbs. Stihl recommends the AP 300 Lithium-Ion battery for the MSA 160 C-BQ because it's a good balance of value and performance. Weight of Powerhead (body): 10.6 lbs (4.8 kg) with AP 300 battery.Battery: AP Series (I use the AP 300 Lithium-Ion Battery).Run Time: Up to 50 minutes with AP 300 Battery.Bar Length: 12" (30 cm) Stihl Rollomatic® E.Let's start by listing the MSA 160 C-BQ's specs. This saw definitely proved itself through the challenges I put it through. Thankfully, Stihl didn't let that stop them from making some of the best battery powered yard tools I've ever used.įor this review, I'm showing the Stihl MSA 160 C-BQ. Do you really want to fuss with 2-cycle fuel, cold starts, and throwing out a shoulder just to cut a few tree limbs? If not, one of Stihl's battery powered chainsaws is your best bet!īattery powered tools sometimes get a bad rep because of low power and short run times. Are you looking for a new chainsaw this season for around the yard or homestead?Īs a homeowner you might need to use a chainsaw once or twice a season.
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