STIHL MSA 160 C-B 36V 12" Cordless Chainsaw (AP System) - Tool Only

Name: STIHL MSA 160 C-B 36V 12" Cordless Chainsaw (AP System) - Tool Only
Brand: Stihl
SKU: RF-MSA-160-C-B
Price: 419.99 CAD
Availability: InStock

A 36V cordless gas-free chainsaw (tool only) powered by STIHL's AP battery system, delivering quiet, low-maintenance cutting for firewood and storm cleanup — battery and charger sold separately.

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About this product

The STIHL MSA 160 C-B is a 36V cordless chainsaw built on STIHL's AP battery system, giving homeowners and light-duty users gas-like cutting power with none of the fuel mixing, exhaust, or engine maintenance. This listing is for the tool only — the AP-series battery and AL charger are sold separately.

Gas-free power for everyday cutting

A brushless 36V motor drives a 12" bar through firewood cutting, storm cleanup, and light carpentry tasks with instant starts and no exhaust emissions.

Runs quiet, runs long

Paired with STIHL's larger AP-series batteries, such as the AP 300 S, the MSA 160 C-B can run for up to about 62 minutes per charge, letting you complete typical yard cleanup jobs without stopping to refuel.

Built to handle the weather

A weather-resistant housing and a translucent oil tank let owners keep working through changing conditions while easily monitoring bar oil level at a glance.

Key features

36V brushless motor, compatible with STIHL AP-series batteries
12" guide bar with 1/4" pitch, .050" gauge PM3 chain
Variable-speed trigger for controlled cutting
STIHL Quickstop chain brake
Weather-resistant construction
Translucent bar and chain oil tank

Specifications

Brand	STIHL
Model	MSA 160 C-B
Battery system	36V AP System (sold separately)
Bar length	12"
Chain pitch / gauge	1/4" / .050" (PM3)
Weight (tool only, no battery)	5.95 lb
Runtime	Up to ~62 min with AP 300 S battery

Frequently asked questions

Does this listing include a battery and charger?

No — this is the tool-only version of the MSA 160 C-B. An AP-series STIHL battery and a compatible AL charger must be purchased separately to run the saw.

Which battery is recommended?

STIHL's higher-capacity AP-series batteries, such as the AP 300 S, are recommended to get the longest runtime and best performance from this saw.

Is this saw as powerful as a gas chainsaw?

It's designed to deliver gas-like cutting performance for firewood cutting, storm cleanup, and carpentry, though very heavy professional forestry work is still better suited to a gas-powered saw like the MS 271 or MS 462 C-M.

What is in the box

This tool-only package includes the MSA 160 C-B powerhead, a 12" guide bar, and a 1/4" pitch PM3 saw chain. No battery or charger is included; both are sold separately.