STIHL Chainsaws Comparison – Battery & Petrol
See the list of chainsaws currently in 2025 and 2026.
Battery chainsaws (AK / AP)
| Model (Masseys link) | Segment | Weight (kg) | Bar size | Battery system / voltage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSA 60 C-B | Homeowner (AK) | 2.5–2.9 (no battery) | 30 cm / 12″ | AK system, 36 V |
| MSA 70 C-B | Homeowner (AK) | 2.5–2.9 (no battery) | 30 cm / 12″ | AK system, 36 V |
| MSA 80 C-B | Homeowner (AK) | 2.9 (no battery) | 35 cm / 14″ | AK system, 36 V |
| MSA 160 C-BQ | Semi-professional (AP) | 3.1 (no battery) | 30 cm / 12″ | AP system, 36 V |
| MSA 200 C-BQ | Semi-professional (AP) | 3.1–3.3 (no battery) | 35 cm / 14″ | AP system, 36 V |
| MSA 220 C-B | Full professional (AP) | 3.1–3.6 (no battery) | 35 cm / 14″ | AP system, 36 V |
| MSA 300 | Full professional (AP) | ~4.5 (no battery) | 35 cm / 14″ or 40 cm / 16″ | AP system (pro) |
| MSA 161 T (top-handle) | Full professional (AP) | 2.5 (no battery) | 25–30 cm / 10–12″ | AP system, 36 V |
| MSA 220 T (top-handle) | Full professional (AP) | 2.7 (no battery) | 30/35 cm / 12/14″ | AP system, 36 V |
Petrol chainsaws
| Model (Masseys link) | Segment | Weight (kg) | Bar size | Engine size (cc) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS 162 | Homeowner | 4.5 | 12″ | 30.1 |
| MS 172 | Homeowner | 4.5 | 12″ or 14″ | 31.8 |
| MS 182 | Homeowner | 4.6 | 14″ or 16″ | 35.8 |
| MS 182 C-BE | Homeowner | 4.8 | 14″ or 16″ | 35.8 |
| MS 212 | Homeowner | 4.6 | 14″ or 16″ | 38.6 |
| MS 212 C-BE | Homeowner | 4.6 | 14″ or 16″ | 38.6 |
| MS 151 C-E | Homeowner | 2.8 | 10″/12″/14″ | 23.6 |
| MS 151 TC-E (top-handle) | Full professional | 2.6 | 10″ or 12″ | 23.6 |
| MS 231 | Superior Homeowner | 4.8 | 14″ or 16″ | 42.6 |
| MS 231 C-BE | Superior Homeowner | 5.2 | 14″ or 16″ | 42.6 |
| MS 251 | Superior Homeowner | 4.9 | 16″ or 18″ | 45.6 |
| MS 291 | Semi-professional | 5.6 | 16″ or 18″ | 55.5 |
| MS 391 | Semi-professional | 6.4 | 18″ or 20″ | 64.1 |
| MS 201 C-M | Full professional | 3.9 | 12″ or 14″ | 35.2 |
| MS 201 TC-M (top-handle) | Full professional | 3.7 | 12″ or 14″ | 35.2 |
| MS 261 C-M | Full professional | 5.2 | 16″ or 18″ | 50.2 |
| MS 362 C-M (Replaced by MS 400.1) | Full professional | 5.6 | 18″ | 59.0 |
| MS 400.1 C-M | Full professional | 5.5 | 18″ or 20″ | 62.6 |
| MS 462 C-M | Full professional | 6.0 | 20″/25″/28″/32″ | 72.2 |
| MS 500i (Fuel Injection) | Full professional | 6.3 | 20″ or 25″ | 79.2 |
| MS 661 C-M | Full professional | 7.5 | 28″ to 36″ | 91.1 |
| MS 881 | Full professional | 9.7 | 30″/36″/41″ | 121.6 |
| MS 194 T (top-handle) | Full professional | 3.3 | 12″ or 14″ | 31.8 |