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STIHL MSA 160 C-BQ CHAINSAW 12" 12502000052

  • STIHL MSA 160 C BQ CHAINSAW 12 12502000052
  • STIHL MSA 160 C BQ CHAINSAW 12 12502000052
  • STIHL MSA 160 C BQ CHAINSAW 12 12502000052
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Overview

STIHL MSA 160 C BQ CHAINSAW 12 12502000052 MSA 160 C-BQ Battery Chainsaw: Powerful and effortless

Whether you want to saw firewood, fell fruit trees or do some woodwork: With the STIHL MSA 160 C-B battery chainsaw, you are ideally equipped for work in domestic environments, horticulture and landscape maintenance or in trades. As the engine is quiet and emissions-free in operation, you can use this powerhouse in noise-sensitive areas and even enclosed spaces.

The STIHL MSA 160 C-B chainsaw is a powerhouse among battery chainsaws. The direct transmission of power to the STIHL 1/4” PM3 saw chain, along with the intelligently controlled engine performance, ensure excellent cutting power, even for thicker branches and beams. Designed to have a small number of electrical components, the saw is impressively lightweight considering the performance it offers. It weighs just 3.1 kg (without the battery), ensuring you can work effortlessly even for longer periods. Other features of the STIHL MSA 160 C-B battery chainsaw:

  • With STIHL Quick Chain Tensioning, you can tension the chain safely and easily, even without tools.
  • While the QuickStop Super braking system increases safety at work.

In our overview of STIHL battery life and charging times, you can see how long you can work with your STIHL MSA 160 C-B battery chainsaw and how long the battery takes to charge.

All battery power tools within the STIHL AP system have been designed for professional users and daily work, including in adverse weather conditions. For this reason they are certified as splash-proof. The effectiveness of this is also verified through demanding internal tests. The splashwater test is aligned with the IPX4 standard, among others.
Specifications
Model
MSA 160 C-BQ CHAINSAW 12"
Category Name
Lawn / Garden
Year
2026
Sale Type
New
Manufacturer
Stihl
Bar Length
25 / 30 cm
Bar Length.
10 / 12 "
Groove Width
1.10 mm
Groove Width.
43 "
Rated Voltage
36 V
Saw Chain Pitch
1/4"P
Power Consumption
1.25 kW
Recommended Battery
AP 200
Cordless Power System
AP
Device Weight Without Battery
2.7 kg
System Weight Without Battery
3.42 / 3.47 kg
Device Weight Without Battery.
6 lbs
Device Length With Bumper Spike
424 mm
Max. Battery Working Time AP 200
42 min
Max. Battery Working Time AP 300
50 min
Max. Battery Working Time AP 200 S
42 min
Max. Battery Working Time AP 300 S
62 min
Max. Battery Working Time AP 500 S
74 min
features

CONSTANT POWER

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.

STIHL QUICK CHAIN TENSIONING

RE-TENSION THE SAW CHAIN TOOL-FREE. Thanks to STIHL Quick Chain Tensioning, you can tension your saw chain quickly and without tools, thanks to the adjusting wheel. Turning the adjusting wheel to the left releases tension on the saw chain, and turning the adjustment wheel to the right tensions the saw chain. The guide bar will be automatically secured when you tighten the sprocket cover.

T STIHL MSA 160 C BQ CHAINSAW 12 12502000052 OOL-FREE FUEL CAP FOR OIL AND FUEL TANKS

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 TANKS

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.

TRANSPARENT OIL TANK

MAKES FILL-LEVEL MONITORING EASY. With the transparent oil tank, you can easily and quickly check the fill level of the chain oil. This means that you always know when you need to add chain oil for efficient work over long periods.

CONTROL HANDLE

FOR OPTIMISED ERGONOMICS. Thanks to the soft components on the control handle, your work tool sits comfortably in the hand and allows you to work efficiently.

CONTROL LEVER WITH POTENTIOMETER FUNCTION

FOR COMFORTABLE HANDLING. The control lever with potentiometer function allows you to control the speed of your battery-powered chainsaw on an infinitely variable basis, and in this way easily control and adjust its performance as needed. On consumer chainsaws, the potentiometer function is integrated into the throttle lever.

STIHL MSA 160 C BQ CHAINSAW 12 12502000052 TWO-HANDED OPERATION

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.

EC ENGINE

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.