STIHL battery saw

[RC0]

Anyone used this, or has one ?

 

MSA 160 T, with AP 200 and AL 300 - Very lightweight cordless arborist chainsaw

 

Ive been impressed with the husky version, but am curious how thus one compares.

[silky fox]

Been using the Stihl 160T for three weeks now.Love it.The thin kerf and carving type nose make it perfect when pruning and the final cut is so smooth.Great power and with the 300 lithium battery you get plenty of trigger time.No noise or vibes or fumes.It's a pleasure to use!

[Steve Bullman]

It's a great saw Reg. Biggest differences for me is its considerably quieter than the husky. But it's the chain that really makes the difference. Nothing stopping you running that chain in the husky though I guess

[IVECOKID]

Ran mine now for over 15 months and love it , the difference in the weight of the batteries is unbelievable, th AP115 battery is so light that you can hardly notice the saw on you BUT its only good for small pruning jobs has it soon runs out of life . I use the AP 180 all the time has its gives a good balance to the saw but has Silky says the bigger 300 battery just goes on and on .

 

 

Ste

[silky fox]

Dismantled a small Ash and still have plenty of juice left...

[arboriculturist]

Approx. 1 Kg heavier with AP 200 battery than a 150 TC, thats what put us off.

[Mick Dempsey]

It's a great saw Reg. Biggest differences for me is its considerably quieter than the husky. But it's the chain that really makes the difference. Nothing stopping you running that chain in the husky though I guess

 

You consider the husky noisy? I've never heard the Stihl but is noise an issue?

I mean they're much much quieter than a petrol saw.

 

Anyway,used the husky today on a big oak trim and thin. (Only one side over a garden) I absolutely love it, I'm sold, and I'm a Luddite.

[RC0]

Thanks. How does it compare to the Husqvarna ?

 

I've done a few removals with the husky now and was much better than I expected. No problem using the full bar length.

[Steve Bullman]

You consider the husky noisy? I've never heard the Stihl but is noise an issue?

I mean they're much much quieter than a petrol saw.

 

Anyway,used the husky today on a big oak trim and thin. (Only one side over a garden) I absolutely love it, I'm sold, and I'm a Luddite.

 

No I don't consider it noisy. Its 'whinier' than the Stihl though and over a prolonged period I would probably opt to use ear plugs. Like I said, the Stihl is considerably quieter.

[Mick Dempsey]

Maybe it's the chain bar combo, someone (the mysterious someone) said they run the same motor.