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The STIHL MSA 161 T is a lightweight and powerful professional top-handle chainsaw. Engineered for certified arborists, it delivers precise, clean cuts when working in the canopy.
Powerful performance, long battery life and outstanding handling are essential when tackling more demanding gardening jobs. STIHL’s AP System offers quiet, emission free performance, particularly useful in noise-sensitive areas.
This extensive system with a wide selection of products with exchangeable batteries and backpack batteries are suited to large gardens and for professional use.
The STIHL MSA 161 T is a specialist top-handle cordless chainsaw designed for professional use by certified arborists. Weighing just 2.1 kg without its battery, it is exceptionally lightweight, making it the ideal tool for performing fine, precise cuts while working at height in the tree canopy. This model represents a significant upgrade from its predecessor, the MSA 160 T, boasting a 40% higher chain speed and a 15% increase in motor performance.
Engineered for a smooth and precise finish, the saw is fitted with a low profile, 1/4″ P chain that effectively reduces chain chatter. Safety and control are paramount, with features including a trigger side-lock button, a large throttle interlock lever, and a practical carrying ring for securely attaching the saw for aerial use. Its battery-powered operation ensures it is quiet enough that ear defenders are not required, allowing work to commence early in noise-sensitive locations without causing disruption.
Please note, this is a tool-only product. The battery and charger are sold separately. For full performance, STIHL recommends using the AP 200 S, AP 300 S, or AP 500 S batteries from the professional AP System.
Efficient EC Motor: STIHL’s brushless EC motor is compact, lightweight, and highly efficient. It provides powerful performance while conserving energy, and its low-maintenance design ensures a long service life.
Constant Power Delivery: Thanks to intelligent electronics, the MSA 161 T delivers consistently high power throughout the battery’s discharge cycle, unlike many other battery tools where performance can fade.
All-Weather Operation: As with most tools in the STIHL AP System, the MSA 161 T is IPX4 rated for splashwater protection, certifying it for reliable use even in rainy conditions.
User-Friendly Design: Features like side-mounted chain tensioning allow for safe and easy adjustments, while the tool-free oil tank cap with a bayonet closure makes refilling quick and simple. The ergonomic two-handed design ensures comfortable and safe operation in any position.
The working time of the MSA 161 T depends on the battery used. The AP 200 S battery is recommended for the best balance of weight and performance.
| Battery Model | Max. Run Time |
|---|---|
| AP 200 | up to 42 mins |
| AP 200 S | up to 42 mins |
| AP 300 | up to 50 mins |
| AP 300 S | up to 62 mins |
| AP 500 S | up to 74 mins |
Working times are estimates and may vary depending on the application.
As an established, authorised UK STIHL dealer, Sims Garden Machinery provides more than just a product in a box. With a century of experience, our trained sales staff are on hand to offer expert advice at our Stratford-upon-Avon showroom. Every STIHL chainsaw purchased from us for local delivery undergoes a free Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) by our trained mechanics to ensure it is in perfect working order. We also offer a local delivery service and a comprehensive handover to demonstrate the correct and safe operation of your new machine, ensuring you can start work with confidence. This level of aftersales support is a cornerstone of our business.
| Rated voltage | 36 V |
| Power | 1 kW |
| Battery system | AP |
| Recommended battery | AP 200 S |
| Device weight without battery | 2.1 kg |
| System weight (with bar/chain) | 2.47 / 2.42 kg |
| Bar length | 30 cm / 12 in |
| Saw chain pitch | 1/4″P |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Sound pressure level | 83 dB(A) |
| Sound power level | 94 dB(A) |
| Vibration level left | 2.1 m/s² |
| Vibration level right | 2.2 m/s² |
We are authorised dealers for leading brands, meaning genuine parts, manufacturer-approved training, and warranty support you can rely on.
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Our team are trained mechanics and product specialists, so you get honest, practical advice based on how you’ll actually use the machine.
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The STIHL MSA 161 T is a professional top-handle chainsaw specifically designed for, and sold only to, certified arborists and tree surgeons. Its lightweight construction and precise cutting capabilities make it ideal for tasks performed at height within the tree canopy.
This is a ‘tool only’ model, meaning the battery and charger are sold separately. It is compatible with the STIHL AP battery system. For the best balance of weight and power, the AP 200 S battery is recommended, but it also works with the AP 300, AP 300 S, and AP 500 S for longer run times.
Yes, the MSA 161 T has an IPX4 rating for splashwater protection. This certification means it is designed for professional use in all types of weather, including rain.
The MSA 161 T offers significant performance enhancements over its predecessor. It features a 40% higher chain speed for faster cutting and a 15% increase in motor performance, providing more power and efficiency for demanding tasks.
| Weight | 3.515 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 34.3 × 21 × 25.5 cm |
| Brand | STIHL |
| Bar LengthThe length of the guide bar included with the saw. | 30 / 25 cm |
| Chain GaugeThe thickness of the chain drive links (e.g., 1.3mm). | 1.1mm |
| Chain PitchThe distance between the chain drive links (e.g., 3/8\" P, .325\"). | 1/4″ |
| Power Output (HP)The tool\'s power output measured in horsepower (hp). | 1.3 |
| Power Output (kW)The tool\'s power output measured in kilowatts (kW). | 1 |
| Handle Type (Saw)The handle configuration (Rear Handle for ground use, Top Handle for climbing). | Top Handle |
| Rollomatic electric rail, cutting length | 30 cm |
| Rated voltage | 36 V |
| Weight | 2.5 kg 1) |
| Rail length | 25-30 cm |
| Sound power level | 94 dB(A) 2) |
| Sound pressure level | 83 dB(A) 2) |
| Vibration value left/right | 2.1/2.2 m/s2 3) |
| Saw chain pitch | 1/4″ P |
| STIHL Oilomatic saw chain type | Picco Micro 3 (PM3) |
| Battery technology | Lithium-ion AP system |
| Recommended battery | AP 200 |
| Battery life with AP 100 | up to 18 min 4) |
| Battery life with AP 200 | up to 42 min 4) |
| Battery life with AP 300 | up to 50 min 4) |
| Battery life with AP 300S | up to 62 min 4) |
| Battery life with AR 2000 L | up to 195 min 4) |
| Battery life with AR 3000 L | up to 300 min 4) |
As a brand, STIHL's international reputation goes before it and the name is well known and respected by homeowners and gardening professionals alike.
STIHL has created and honed a number of innovations, particularly in the development of its chainsaws, one of its flagship products. STIHL chainsaws are well known and sought after for their power, sturdy construction, durability and user-friendly features!
We offer a free delivery service for all machines within a 30 mile radius. Not only that; we build, inspect and run up every machine prior to delivery. Making sure you get a fully functional machine that is set-up and ready for use. On delivery we will run through with you any instructions & maintenance advice so you are comfortable with your new machine.
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