MSA 160 Cordless Chainsaw – AP System

STIHL MSA 160 C-B is a 36 V AP-System cordless chainsaw supplied with a 30 cm / 12″ Light 01 bar, low-kickback ⅜″ PM3 chain, one AP 300 S battery and an AL 301 charger, delivering 1.2 kW of brushless-motor power while the 3.1 kg power-head remains easy to handle; expect up to 62 minutes of cutting (≈200 logs) per charge at a quiet 94 dB(A).

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The MSA 160 C-B brings professional build quality to homeowner and light-commercial tree work. A high-efficiency 1.2 kW EC motor drives the narrow-kerf ¼″ PM3 chain on a rigid 12″ Light 01 guide bar, giving clean, fast cuts through stems up to about 25 cm while staying 100 % emission-free and quiet enough for noise-sensitive zones.

Key features

  • AP-System 36 V platform – shares batteries with all STIHL AP tools for grounds-care and forestry.
  • 12″ Light 01 bar + ¼″ PM3 chain – low-kickback combo for smooth, efficient cross-cuts and pruning.
  • Quick Chain Tensioning (B) – thumb-wheel side cover lets you tension the chain tool-free in seconds.
  • Brushless EC motor & constant-power electronics – petrol-like torque that stays consistent until the battery is empty.
  • Up to 62 min run-time with AP 300 S – ≈ 42 min on AP 200; ≈ 74 min on backpack AR 2000 L for all-day jobs.
  • IPX4 splash protection – sealed electronics allow safe use in light rain.

Technical highlights

Rated voltage 36 V Li-ion (AP System)
Motor output 1.2 kW (brushless EC)
Guide-bar length 30 cm / 12″ (14″ optional)
Saw chain ¼″ PM3 narrow-kerf, low-kickback
Power-head weight 3.1 kg (without battery)
Run-time (AP 300 S) ≈ 62 min
Sound power level 94 dB(A)
Oil tank volume 110 ml • tool-free cap
Recommended battery AP 300 S for best balance & endurance

Why choose the MSA 160 C-B?

With pro-grade build, tool-free chain tensioning, long AP-battery endurance and splash-proof electronics, the MSA 160 C-B is the go-to cordless saw for firewood, storm clearance and property maintenance, delivering up to 62 minutes of steady, fume-free power on a single charge.

Frequently Asked Questions

With the recommended AP 300 S battery you can cut for roughly 62 minutes; an AP 200 gives about 42 minutes, while a backpack AR 3000 L stretches to around 300 minutes.

The saw ships with a 30 cm / 12″ Light 01 guide bar and a factory-fitted ¼″ PM3 low-kickback chain; a 14″ bar is optional.

Yes—STIHL Quick Chain Tensioning lets you adjust chain tension with a thumb-wheel, without loosening bar nuts or using a scrench.

The MSA 160 C-B and AP-System batteries are IPX4 splash-resistant, so light rain won’t harm them, though they should be dried before storage.

STIHL recommends the AP 300 S, which gives the longest run-time without making the saw nose-heavy, while still keeping total weight under 5.5 kg.

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