Stihl MSA 220 battery saw bar length

[Unframed Dave]

Not really, I've used it for three / four hours without any issues. I bought the backpack thinking it would be, but rarely use it. If cutting upright, I would probably want it, but when logging, you aren't taking the whole weight as a fair portion is supported by what you are cutting. Certainly no heavier than my petrol equivalent. I only use the 5ah batteries with the 14" saw.

 

This has replaced my petrol saws completely, but I wouldn't argue the case for commercial use.

 

Biggest I've done with was 27" (measured) at the trunk. No issues whatsoever.

 

It is incredibly frugal on oil, initially In thought it was faulty but have now got used to the infrequent need to top up.

[AHPP]

22 minutes ago, Unframed Dave said:

Not really, I've used it for three / four hours without any issues. I bought the backpack thinking it would be, but rarely use it. If cutting upright, I would probably want it, but when logging, you aren't taking the whole weight as a fair portion is supported by what you are cutting. Certainly no heavier than my petrol equivalent. I only use the 5ah batteries with the 14" saw.

 

This has replaced my petrol saws completely, but I wouldn't argue the case for commercial use.

 

Biggest I've done with was 27" (measured) at the trunk. No issues whatsoever.

 

It is incredibly frugal on oil, initially In thought it was faulty but have now got used to the infrequent need to top up.

Is your 18" EGO 3/8p .050"?

Edited May 17, 2021 by AHPP

[Mark Bolam]

On 16/05/2021 at 08:49, AHPP said:

I probably want 16” or 18” but am nevertheless interested in context and results from those who have tried. Bear in mind there are 2511s out there running 20” 1/4p.

 

Only in America.

No one else would be so stupid.

[AHPP]

1 minute ago, Mark Bolam said:

Only in America.

No one else would be so stupid.

One of them is August Hunicke, who I would class as a pretty capable tree bloke and not especially stupid.

[Unframed Dave]

35 minutes ago, AHPP said:

Is your 18" EGO 3/8p .050"?

The chain spec is 91PX - 3/8" x 1.3mm

[Mark Bolam]

He should know better then shouldn’t he?

Let’s hope he never has to chase a cut with a 20” bar on a 25cc saw.

Even if it’s running on nitrous.

 

Probably just done it to get more clicks on Youtube anyway.

[Mick Dempsey]

The problem with the long bars on the 2511 is when they’re  hopped up it’s easy to cook the engine on a long cut (according to a tuner on another forum)

[nepia]

1 hour ago, Unframed Dave said:

It is incredibly frugal on oil, initially In thought it was faulty but have now got used to the infrequent need to top up.

That's interesting. Frugal was what I thought mine was but so little oil gets onto the chain it's just not right; the build up in the sprocket cover is dry dust and the bar gets way hotter than it should.

[AHPP]

I'm asking about a different saw and wanting to hear the experiences of people who have tried what I asked.

[Unframed Dave]

2 minutes ago, AHPP said:

I'm asking about a different saw and wanting to hear the experiences of people who have tried what I asked.

I'm sorry, I was replying to different questions on the same thread. 

 

I can answer your question directly though:

 

NO