Subscribe to the STIHL newsletter
Find a Dealer
Email icon alternative text
Profile icon alternative text
Shopping basket
Chainsaws

MSA 161 T Cordless Chainsaw - AP System

MSA 161 T
MSA 161 T
£404.00
Prices include 20% VAT.
Select option
  • Lightweight professional cordless tree maintenance saw for noise-sensitive areas
  • Individual tool without battery or charger
  • For trained arborists
    • Available to buy from STIHL Approved Dealers

    Safety hint

    Technical details

    Rated voltage36 V
    Power1 kW 1)
    Battery systemAP
    Recommended batteryAP 200, AP 300
    Device weight without battery2.1 kg 2)
    1)Mechanical power as comparative value to petrol appliance Mechanical power as comparative value to petrol appliance2)without guide bar and saw chain without guide bar and saw chain

    Features

    The pictures shown are sample photos. The actual appearance of the equipment features and their specific attachment to the product may differ from the pictorial representations, but will have the same functionality.

    FOR SIMPLE AND SECURE RE-TENSIONING. Side-mounted chain tensioning allows for protected, easy and quick chain tensioning and replacement. The tensioning screw is inserted laterally through the sprocket cover.
    SIDE-MOUNTED CHAIN TENSIONING
    QUICK AND EASY TO USE. With tool-free fuel cap, you can open and close oil and fuel tanks in just a few simple steps, thanks to a bayonet closure.
    TOOL-FREE FUEL CAP FOR OIL AND FUEL TANKS
    LOW-MAINTENANCE AND EFFICIENT. Thanks to its compact design, low weight and high efficiency, the EC engine enables you to work in an energy efficient manner. This engine also has a long service life.
    EC MOTOR
    QUICK AND EASY TO USE. Thanks to the bayonet closure, you can open and close the tool-free fuel cap in just a few simple steps.
    TOOL-FREE OIL TANK
    CONSTANT POWER, REGARDLESS OF BATTERY CHARGE STATUS. With other brands of battery tools, the performance usually decreases during work as the battery discharges. This is not the case with STIHL cordless power tools with CONSTANT POWER. Thanks to the intelligent electronics, your STIHL power tool works with consistently high power.
    CONSTANT POWER
    ENSURES COMFORTABLE WORK. Your STIHL chainsaw has an ergonomically shaped handle and a comfortable rear control handle with soft components. Thanks to this two-handed operation, you can work comfortably, effortlessly and safely in all positions.
    TWO-HANDED OPERATION
    SPLASHWATER PROTECTION. The IPX protection classes define the moisture protection of electrical or electronic devices. The moisture protection test is defined in different stages. IPX4 certifies protection against splashwater from all sides. Battery-powered tools with this certification are therefore designed for daily use, even in rainy conditions.
    IPX4 CERTIFIED

    MSA 161 T Cordless Chainsaw tool only: Top-handle cordless chainsaw for professional use, with a choice of bar lengths

    Please note that this model is only available as a tool only without battery and charger. If you do not already have a battery or charger, please make sure that you add these to your basket.

    The MSA 161 T is a lightweight and powerful battery-powered top-handle chainsaw with a low weight of 2.5 kg (without battery), making it the ideal choice for fine, precise cuts when working in the canopy. Features a 40% higher chain speed and 15% increase in motor performance over its predecessor, the MSA 160 T.

    A low profile, ¼ P chain reduces chain chatter gives a smooth and precise finish. Fitted with a trigger side-lock button for added safety, a large throttle interlock lever and carrying ring for attaching the saw for aerial use. Thanks to battery power, it is quiet in operation meaning ear defenders are not required while working and work can begin early in noise sensitive areas.

    Like most AP System tools, the MSA 161 T is IPX4 rated meaning it can be used in all types of weather conditions. With a fully charged recommended AP 200 S battery, the MSA 161 T has a working time of up to 42 minutes. The AP 200 S battery provides the best balance to weight ratio for the MSA 161 T. For longer working times, you can use the AP 300 S or AP 500 S battery - although this will affect the balance.

    Must be used with AP 200 S, AP 300 S or AP 500 S battery for full performance.

    NOTE: For purchase by certified arborists only.

    For a full list of STIHL battery-powered tool working times, click here.

    To find out the recommended battery for this tool, please visit our battery compatibility overview.

    MSA 161 T

    More helpful information