Stihl MSA battery chainsaw benefit overview

Are you facing the decision battery or gas? In this FOCUS ON episode, we give you the ultimate overview of STIHL MSA cordless chainsaws and clarify when battery is the superior choice – especially for Landscape Contractors, Municipalities, and Arborists.



STIHL dispels the myth that battery saws are only good for small tasks. Find out what truly matters: the chain speed and the cutting width. We show you where battery technology (still) reaches its limits (keyword: full-day forestry work), but also why it is perfect for 90% of your professional jobs.

00:00 - 00:38 – 100 years of STIHL innovation

00:59 – Synergy of technologies

02:00 – Petrol vs. Battery chainsaws

03:19 – The MSA 200 battery chainsaw

04:40 – MSA 200 battery runtime and performance 

05:56 – Quick tensioning, more features of the MSA 200

06:58 – THE MSA 300.1 battery chainsaw

07:50 – Features of the MSA 300.1

09:30 – Magnesium Die-Cast Case

10:07 – Battery life: the 4-2-1 rule

10:57 – Additional features of the MSA 300.1