A video about when I prefer to use my battery powered chainsaws and why. Felixia Banck will be going through the msa 161t, msa 220c, msa 220tc-o and msa 300c. I will be uploading videos dedicated to each particular chainsaw later.
I've been using a chinese one-handed battery-powered device for three years... the price is ridiculous, but it works without any complaints at all. The price of a Stihl saw is simply astronomical.
Thank You for this... It's difficult for me to consider going electric... However, your honesty about the smaller saws and the lack of patience fits directly with my experience using battery saws! I replaced my 180C this summer with a new one, but had I seen this video before that, I may have considered one of the bigger batters saws. Honestly, knowing how busy and, yes how your health has been, I'm happy to see you back in the long video business! You're in my thoughts and prayers and I hope you continue to heal 😁 Bill
Many thanks for your time in making the video. I love climbing with the 220 and although a bit wary of moving over from fuel I can say I don’t regret it.
Hello I donidt normally say anything on here but I've been watching your videos for a while and I think you're Even About your health and safety. absolutely awesome. Keep up the good work.
Good morning Felixia. Great video and explanation of the saws. Enjoyed the bloopers too 😂😂. Take care and have a blessed and safe weekend and I'll see you on your next video or on Facebook ❤
Hello new subscriber here! Thanks for the review video. I’ve been on the fence for a while now about battery powered saws. This video definitely clarified things for me a lot. The end of your video is hilarious to me because when I make videos I have the same problems 😂 glad to know I’m not the only one! Looking forward to more content💪😎🤙🪵🌲
I carry a makita 18v climbing saw and the bigger 36v climber as back up for my Echo climber. They use the same battery's as the entire makita range. So it's a no brainer. Plus they are tough as old boots
Nice thoughts. I was drifting between MS261 and the MSA300. But at the end I bought the MS261, because of the weight and the amount of batteries needed for the 300. And I owned a Metabo MS36 2*18V (40 cm) before just for the work at home because I have already a lot of Metabo tools with the 18V batteries. The future is using electrical driven tools that is a fact. Nice greetings from Germany
I'm a 14 year old kid who does chainsaw carving and lawn care. I have the Stihl MSA 60 c as well as a small top handle makita. They're both phenomenal size and I like them more than the gas counterparts. However they do not replace my need for some uses.
I went to makita as 4 makita batteries cost the same as 1 stihl, I use Husqvarna for larger stuff, stihl ms180 for thinning out and small felling, then recently an electric DUC254 top handled 18v LXT Makita for pruning and easy carry ! 🎉🎉😊
The DUC254Z 18v LXT is a great pruning saw and any serious arborist should own one for small jobs. I use an adaptor on mine to power from an 18v lithium Dewalt drill battery but adaptors exist for use with other brands of power tool battery. This reduces battery and charger cost significantly which are a high proportion of the overall cost of a battery chainsaw. With this financial saving swap to an 8 sprocket (Makita part) and run a Stihl 10" Picco 1/4" .043" (1.1mm) chain bar (Stihl part 3005 008 3503) and Stihl 56 drive link Picco chain. This conversion reduces the kerf (cut) as a 1/4" chain removes less material than a 3/8" chain and thereby extends battery runtime. The ultimate small top handled affordable battery chainsaw. Furthermore, I own 5 Stihl gas power chainsaws but the Makita DUC254Z wins on cost, weight, reduced noise and ease of use for small tree pruning tasks.
My brother went with Makita I am with Stihl we have tested the saws with similar power against each other the Stihl feels better. In his case Makita is better because he is a construction contractor and use the same batteries in other power tools, if not for that according to him he with prefer Stihl.
They definitely have their use, and the battery top handle saws help with the noise. BUT, that top of the line Stihl tophandle saw weighs TWICE as much as an Echo 2511.... There's no way in hell I'm using that over the little gas powered Echo.
Good lord girl great to see you posting a video! Hope all is good with your business. Great to see ya felixia keep cutting girl!👍🌲😊 stay safe over there. New Jersey logman
The thing that sours me is the cost of the batteries ! I had 2 batteries fail and they were $253.00 each to replace ! The worst part they were less than 3 years old , perhaps they are not the holy grail for a cordless tool ! I won’t go through that a second time ! My MS250 works perfectly!
Vielen Danke ,für dein ausführliches Video , über die Akkusägen , von Stihl ! Ich verstehe ,dass sie zum klettern , eine Erleichterung sind, wegen des geringeren Gewichts , wenn es "ran" gehen muss ,ist wahrscheinlich eine Benzin Motorsäge ,die erste Wahl. Ich finde , dass sie preislich sehr teuer sind und ich, aus dem Grund , immer zu einer Benzinsäge greifen würde ,allerdings ist es in meinem Fall eine andere Sache ,ich arbeite nicht jeden Tag damit. Ein schönes Wochenende !
Ups, today I went by a Stihl dealer and take a look at the new MSA220C nice and shiny, I feel good and I feel bad when I come home and look at my 4 years old MSA220C all beaten up and scratch from use and abuse it have went through.
It is good to see you back, Felixia! It is great to see a women in a field like forestry. Ultimately it shouldn't be about that but you are in a small minority. All that's should matter is 'can you do the job and do it right?' Great information as well. Not to fond of these saws. Now plugged in electric stuff is fine. I suppose climbing stuff as you do and talked about, would probably be great for that. I wish there was a better alternative fuel solution for small engines but so far nothing promising.
We SURE do miss you. At least I do. Where have you been, or do you just not feel like you’ve just not got much to make videos about? Just film in the trees. There’s always something interesting.😅
I have the Echo DCS-2500 T and have been eyeing the DCS-5000 for larger jobs. The DCS-2500 T is the perfect saw to carry on the ATV to clear trails in my opinion. I carry an 2nd battery though. The DCS-5000 beat out the stihl it was tested against, on a comparison video on project farm channel, but I can't recall the Stihl model in the test.
Thank you for sharing I was thinking about getting one especially if you have a bad back and it's hard to pull a start a Ms 261 or bigger 😢 play safe see you next time .
Thank you for this video. I am really interested in how the battery life is in the different saws and whet time is needed for battery to recover. Thank you.
I have the 3 models MSA300, 161T and the 220C in two hands configuration I have used the 3 models heavily the only problem and in particular with MSA300 is the battery's run time, the battery the AP500S is not up to the saw. The battery technology still light years away for professional use.
@@Femalelumberjack I have try, cutting oak about 40cm diameter and using the 45cm light 04 bar with a new chain, about 11 or 12 cuts and the AP500 S battery is out of power, also the battery is hot not even charging back until it cools off. The machines are great no doubt about but feels like a Mustang GT with gas tank in the reserve.
Enjoyed the video. I especially like the outtakes. Unfortunately you are Stihl Biased. There are other excellent chainsaws on the market. I have tried the Stihl E saws and find them lacking as compared to the Echo 2500T and the Husky 540i. But, that's JMHO. Nice job on the video.
This was a video on the saw that I use on a daily basis. I said nothing about them being the only ones or better than others battery saws. You can also find my comparison video on the echo 2500t, the Husqvarna and the stihl
Great video as always love watching your take on the new Stihl products but here in the US I believe most if not all of their battery operated equipment not just the saws have been recalled at least once due to of course like everything else battery operated lol them starting on fire in peoples garages and burning peoples houses to the ground, so I’m just not there yet I am still old-school I’ll stick to my gas power equipment as long as possible I just don’t trust any of the battery operated devices nor do I believe for one second that they have the longevity and run time to cut as long as their gas powered counterparts at least not in any of the tests I’ve seen when they compare the counterpart gas engine and see how much wood they can cut with each one the gas powered one always out does the battery in productivity. Sure they might be a little bit lighter but for other than a homeowner that’s just making a few cuts here and there for someone that’s out cutting every day all day to me there not there yet imo.
Hi Felixia, Thanks for the informative video. Look, I think it was one of your videos whereby you had a large Stihl display tooth? Just curious as to where you bought it? I can’t seem to bring one up on Google or ebay. I can, a Husqvarna one but… we, I’m a Stihl guy! Thanks and Merry Christmas to you.
500 batteries and the 300 saws are the only option to consider at Stihl. Anything else is under powered, even for basic tasks. I sold my 220 and very happy I did it. The anorexic torq on this thing would make pruning problematic since the ligthtest branch would easily jam the chain. Both 220 and 300 turns fast however ...
Question from me: How long do you now use these saws and fo you see any battery degradation? That's in fact my biggest worry as I have to use my chainsaw in my private forest only every now and then...
Except the 220 TCO I have some over 4 years never have a problem. I have used and abused this saws for sure beyond manufacturers recommendation never have a problem, the all problem is battery's technology is not up to the saws for professional use, to do a 8 hours work time you need a truck load of batteries in particular with MSA300. Absolutely nothing wrong with saws wished I can say the same about the batteries.
I have two small electric saws, but wanted a 330c but they cannot ship enough to the UK. I was told to pay in full for it before Stihl would even order it from China. I refuse to do that hence no bigger saw. Four months wait is not on for something that was paid for in total.
I much prefer electricity over gas (petrol?). I've always found it frustrating trying to keep those small gas engines working. The electrics are just so easy, and quiet! Hey, I notice you have a lathe there! Do you do wood turning also? What do you turn on the lathe?
Wanted a commercial one handed arbo saw but there are NO BATTERIES for them full stop. They are happy to sell you one (skin only) but I'd rather have a one legged horse.
Superb explanation on your experience with your fleet of Stihl battery chainsaws, l am definitely ready to pull the trigger on MSA 220 TCO, with 14 inch B&C, Have you tried the Saw with a 12 inch B&C, many of my arborist compadres recommend 12 inch, faster chain speed and better balance, l would greatly appreciate your feedback, thank you, l have just subscribed, greeting from Ireland !!!
I have the the 220C in two hands configuration and I also have the 161T. On the 161T I switch the original 25cm bar to 30cm no problem at all in regard to power and feels better balanced. Now to be up on a tree I am not so sure if I with prefer the 220 TCO it maybe heavier so not as comfortable.
More technical information would be better in your videos, like chain gauge, chain size .3/8 lp .325 ect and most importantly how long the battery lasts, on the 4 saws you have shown. I have a battery Chainsaw it will cut about 60 cuts 4inch diameter hardwood. You never mentioned any technical information.
Now if they would just import the 300 into the US I have a 220 with an AP500 and 2 AP300 batteries I can cut and charge at the same time and cut all day.
