Stihl Msa 220 chainsaw

Stihl MSA 220

Engineered for professional timber work, this battery-powered chainsaw combines the convenience of cordless operation with serious cutting performance. Its 1.7 kW motor delivers impressive power for demanding tasks including felling trees, delimbing, and cutting lumber to precise lengths.

The 40.6 cm recommended bar length strikes an optimal balance between maneuverability and cutting capacity, while the 3/8" chain pitch ensures efficient wood removal across various timber sizes. Built by Stihl's renowned German engineering team, this saw represents nearly a century of chainsaw innovation since Andreas Stihl invented the first single-operator chainsaw in 1926. For contractors, arborists, and serious woodworkers seeking emission-free operation without compromising on cutting capability, the MSA 220 delivers professional-grade performance in a modern battery platform.

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1.7 kW
Power Output
40.6 cm
Recommended Bar Length
For felling, delimbing, cutting to length, and building with timber
Intended Use
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Technical Specifications

Engine
Power Output 1.7 kW
Cutting
Recommended Bar Length 40.6 cm
Chain Pitch 3/8 "
Classification
Intended Use For felling, delimbing, cutting to length, and building with timber
Fuel Type Battery
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Stihl MSA 220 designed to do?

Stihl lists the MSA 220 as suited for felling, delimbing, cutting logs to length, and general work with timber. That is a wide brief for a single chainsaw, covering both taking a tree down and processing the wood afterward. The MSA 220 runs on battery power, so felling and delimbing happen without a fuel mix or an engine to start.

How powerful is the Stihl MSA 220?

The Stihl MSA 220 delivers a power output of 1.7 kW. That is a meaningful figure for a battery chainsaw and, combined with its stated use for felling and building with timber, indicates a saw meant to cut through real wood volume rather than just trim branches. Actual cutting speed still depends on the bar and chain fitted.

What bar length does the Stihl MSA 220 take?

Stihl recommends a 40.6 cm bar for the MSA 220, close to 16 inches. That length matches the saw's stated felling and timber-cutting role, giving enough reach to fell and process medium trunks in a single pass without the extra weight and reduced control that a longer bar would add to a handheld battery saw.

What chain pitch does the Stihl MSA 220 use?

The Stihl MSA 220 runs a 3/8 inch pitch chain, a common heavier-duty size shared with many mid-size petrol saws. That makes replacement chains and files easy to source, and it is a pitch built to keep moving through the felling, delimbing and timber work Stihl lists for the MSA 220, not just light trimming.

Guides that cover this model

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