STIHL’s AP battery system welcomes two new highly-anticipated additions to the range this year; the MSA 300 C-O battery powered chainsaw, and the AP 500 S battery, which is the power behind it.
Designed with forestry professionals and arborists in mind, the MSA 300 C-O sets a new benchmark in performance as the most powerful battery chainsaw in STIHL‘s growing battery range, and makes light work of felling, cross-cutting and limbing larger trees.
With plenty of torque and a battery capable of delivering 3kW of power, the MSA 300 C-O cuts quickly through large pieces of timber and is comparable in performance to the popular MS 261 C-M. The STIHL MSA 300 C-O comes standard with the 16” Light 04 guide bar but it’s also available with a 14 or 18” bar too (just like the MS 261 C-M).
The RS Pro chain cuts 20 per cent faster than the standard Rapid Super (RS) chainsaw chain due to the narrower kerf of the teeth, maximising the amount of work achievable on each charge.
The new STIHL AP 500 S battery is one of five batteries in the AP system, and is the powerhouse behind the MSA 300 C-O’s world class performance. It’s the first battery in the AP System to use laminated battery cells capable of delivering a significantly higher power output of 3kW, whilst also lasting up to 2400 full cycles.
Fully powered
The AP 500 S battery is compatible with every other AP System tool, with around 20 per cent longer working times compared to the AP 300 S. The AP 500 S has STIHL Connected integrated into the battery housing too, meaning you’ll always know how much work the battery’s done when used with the STIHL Connected App, regardless of which machine you use it with.
The maximum chain speed of the battery powered MSA 300 can be adjusted to three levels ranging between 24 and 30 m/s and is controlled using an easy to reach button. This allows the user to match the power required to the job at hand and maximise the battery performance. STIHL recommends level 1 for cutting small logs, and level 3 for snedding or important felling cuts. The bright LED light makes it clear which power level is in use.
The MSA 300 C-O is STIHL’s first battery powered chainsaw with a full anti-vibration system. Thanks to this, the MSA 300 C-O is extremely comfortable to use and has the lowest vibration figures across all our battery and petrol-powered rear handle chainsaws. Additionally, the STIHL MSA 300 C-O includes all the features you’d expect from a professional STIHL chainsaw – captive sprocket nuts, an adjustable chain oil pump, a tool free oil cap and durable, long-lasting magnesium components.
Detailed data
Finally, the STIHL MSA 300 C-O is ready for use with Smart Connector 2 A, an intelligent meter that transmits useful data from the machine to the user’s phone using the STIHL Connected App, including the total runtime, the runtime history, and even a record of which power levels have been used.
The MSA 300 C-O comes in four versions and will be available from November only at your local STIHL Dealer.