STIHL Battery Chainsaws MSA 161 T

2023 STIHL Battery Chainsaws MSA 161 T

The first lithium-ion top handle chainsaw in the STIHL Battery lineup, the MSA 161 T provides the power of gasoline with the benefits of battery-powered products.

A member of the AP Battery Series, the MSA 161 T is ideal for professional arborists looking for lightweight, quiet performance for in-tree work. Equipped with a commercial-grade, brushless electric motor, this zero-exhaust top-handle chainsaw delivers ideal speed, cutting capacity and run times. This chainsaw also features instant-start technology and is easy to use and maneuver, reducing user fatigue. The MSA 161 T is also equipped with a ¼" STIHL PICCO™ saw chain for precise cutting performance and providing clean, smooth cuts, making it ideal for pruning and in-tree maintenance. Experience the benefits of a battery-powered, high-performance chainsaw with the MSA 161 T.

Features may include:

• STIHL offers an additional, manually-activated chain brake on some models. This system is designed to engage when the operator’s right hand completely releases the rear handle, stopping the chain within one second.

• Lightweight and compact, STIHL electric motors require minimal maintenance and feature low noise levels and reduced vibration.

• The STIHL Inc. “Caring for Nature” seal identifies its powered products that are more environmentally conscious, producing zero or low exhaust emissions. STIHL Inc. defines “low exhaust emissions” as being cleaner than EPA and/or CARB exhaust emission standards.