Shop STIHL battery chainsaws for garden maintenance, firewood cutting, property care, arboriculture and professional tree work. Masseys stocks cordless STIHL MSA chainsaws from the domestic AK System and the professional AP System, including tool-only machines and selected sets with a battery and charger.
For occasional log cutting and garden work, start with the lightweight STIHL MSA 60, MSA 70 or MSA 80. For more frequent or demanding work, compare the professional MSA 160, MSA 200, MSA 220 and MSA 300 chainsaws. Visit Masseys in Woodville, Swadlincote, or contact our garden-machinery team for advice on the correct saw, battery, charger, guide bar and chain.
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The best STIHL cordless chainsaw depends on the timber you need to cut, how often you work, the guide-bar size you require and whether you already own batteries from the STIHL AK or AP System.
For occasional domestic work, choose the lightest chainsaw that can comfortably complete the job. A larger professional saw provides more cutting performance, but it also increases the total machine and battery weight. For regular firewood preparation, demanding property maintenance or professional use, an AP System chainsaw may be the better long-term choice.
| Model | Battery system | Best suited to | Why choose it? |
|---|---|---|---|
| STIHL MSA 60 C-B | AK System | Occasional firewood, pruning and general garden maintenance | A lightweight 12-inch domestic chainsaw and a sensible starting point for less frequent cutting jobs. |
| STIHL MSA 70 C-B | AK System | Regular domestic firewood cutting and larger garden jobs | Provides greater cutting performance than the MSA 60 while retaining a manageable 12-inch cutting attachment. |
| STIHL MSA 80 C-B | AK System | Larger gardens, thicker firewood and more demanding domestic work | The most powerful chainsaw in the AK range, with a 14-inch guide bar and the AK 30 S battery required for correct performance. |
| STIHL MSA 160 C-B | AP System | Regular property maintenance and lighter professional work | A quiet, capable AP System saw for users who need professional battery compatibility without moving immediately to the largest machines. |
| STIHL MSA 200 C-B | AP System | Professional landscaping, grounds maintenance and demanding cutting | Offers greater professional cutting performance for frequent work while retaining cordless convenience. |
| STIHL MSA 220 C-B | AP System | High-demand professional cutting and heavier timber | A powerful professional rear-handle chainsaw for users who need more output than the lighter AP models. |
| STIHL MSA 300 | AP System | Professional forestry, arboriculture and intensive landscaping | STIHL’s high-output professional battery chainsaw, designed to deliver full performance with the AP 500 S battery. |
The STIHL AK System is designed primarily for domestic gardens and property maintenance. Its batteries can be shared with compatible STIHL AK lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, grass trimmers, blowers and other garden tools.
The MSA 60, MSA 70 and MSA 80 are the principal AK battery chainsaws. They are well suited to homeowners who want convenient cordless starting, no fuel mixing and enough performance for firewood, branches and routine garden work.
Battery selection still matters. The MSA 60 can be used with a suitable AK battery, while the MSA 70 is best paired with the recommended AK 30 S. The MSA 80 must use the AK 30 S to provide its intended performance.
The STIHL AP System is designed for larger properties, frequent work and professional applications. AP batteries can be shared with a broad range of compatible professional STIHL chainsaws, hedge trimmers, blowers, brushcutters, pole pruners, lawn mowers and KombiMotors.
Models such as the MSA 160, MSA 200 and MSA 220 provide progressively higher cutting capability. The MSA 300 sits at the top of the rear-handle battery range for demanding professional work and requires the appropriate high-performance battery to deliver its full output.
Check the selected product option carefully before ordering. Some domestic STIHL battery chainsaws are available as complete sets with a battery and charger, while other listings are supplied as the tool only.
A tool-only machine normally includes the chainsaw, guide bar, saw chain, scabbard and operating information, but does not include the battery or charger. Exact package contents vary by model and option.
AP System chainsaws are commonly sold as tool-only machines because professional users may already own compatible batteries and chargers. View Masseys’ range of STIHL battery chargers or ask our team to confirm the correct battery and charger combination.
A battery chainsaw starts using its controls rather than a pull cord. This makes it particularly convenient for intermittent jobs where the machine is frequently stopped and restarted.
There is no petrol or two-stroke fuel to mix, transport or store. A charged compatible battery can be inserted when the machine is needed.
A cordless chainsaw produces no engine exhaust emissions while it is operating. This is useful around homes, gardens and other locations where petrol exhaust and fumes are undesirable.
A battery-powered electric motor does not require petrol-engine servicing tasks such as spark-plug changes, carburettor maintenance or fuel-filter replacement. The cutting system still requires regular inspection and maintenance.
STIHL battery chainsaws are useful where reducing machine noise is important, including residential gardens, schools, estates and public areas. Appropriate hearing protection and normal chainsaw safety precautions may still be required.
Masseys recommends STIHL battery chainsaws to customers who want convenient starting, low routine motor maintenance and the ability to share batteries across compatible garden machinery. They are particularly effective for stop-start jobs, regular firewood cutting and work near homes or other noise-sensitive areas.
For occasional domestic use, the MSA 60 offers a practical balance of low weight and cutting performance. The MSA 70 is the stronger choice where firewood cutting is more regular, while the MSA 80 provides the greatest performance within the domestic AK System. For professional users or customers building a larger cordless fleet, an AP System saw provides access to more powerful machines and a wider professional battery platform.
Battery chainsaws are not automatically the correct choice for every customer. A petrol chainsaw may remain more appropriate for prolonged work in remote locations, very large timber or situations where recharging batteries is impractical. Masseys can help compare the total machine weight, intended workload, battery cost and future tools before you commit to one system.
Top-handle chainsaws are specialist tree-maintenance machines intended for trained or appropriately certified arborists. They are designed for professional work in the tree canopy and must not be treated as general-purpose domestic or ground-work chainsaws.
Masseys stocks professional models including the STIHL MSA 161 T, STIHL MSA 190 T and STIHL MSA 220.1 TC-O. Evidence of appropriate competence or certification may be required before fulfilment of relevant professional arborist products.
A cordless chainsaw still requires cutting-system maintenance. Before use, check the saw-chain tension, chain sharpness, guide-bar condition and chain-oil level. The chain must receive suitable lubrication while it is moving.
Chain oil is not always included with a new machine. Check the individual product description and add suitable oil before first use where required.
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The MSA 60 is a good choice for occasional lighter firewood cutting. Choose the MSA 70 for more regular domestic work or the MSA 80 where you need the strongest cutting performance available in the AK System. For frequent professional use or heavier timber, consider an AP System model.
Not always. Some domestic products are available as complete sets, while many professional AP chainsaws are sold as tool-only machines. Check the selected variation and package contents before ordering.
No. The battery must belong to the correct STIHL system and be suitable for the specific chainsaw. AK batteries fit AK System machines, while AP batteries are used in compatible AP System machines. Certain saws also require a particular battery to deliver full performance.
Yes. The guide bar and moving saw chain require suitable chain oil. Battery power removes the need for petrol fuel, but it does not remove the need to lubricate and maintain the cutting attachment.
A battery chainsaw generally produces less machine noise and no petrol-engine exhaust at the point of use. The cutting chain still creates significant noise, so follow the manufacturer’s safety guidance and use appropriate protective equipment.
The AK System is primarily intended for domestic garden and property maintenance. The AP System is designed for larger workloads and professional applications, with higher-performance chainsaws and batteries available.
Top-handle chainsaws are specialist arborist machines intended for trained or appropriately certified professionals carrying out aerial tree work. They are not general-purpose domestic chainsaws, and evidence of professional competence may be required.
Masseys provides garden-machinery servicing and repair support from its Woodville premises near Swadlincote. Contact the workshop with the exact model and fault or maintenance requirement before bringing the machine in.
Product guidance reviewed by the Masseys Garden Machinery Team. Manufacturer specifications should be checked whenever the STIHL range or recommended batteries are updated.