Stihl "MSA 300 C" Electric Chainsaw (Watch this before you buy!)

I have mixed feelings on the Stihl MSA 300 as it started off well cutting through Australian ironbark timber but had limited runtime along with overheating issues. For me, it still isn't where I need it to be for serious farm work but for small to medium timber cutting jobs, it's a strong performer.

[@ozziereviews]

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[@craigparker4108]

Those prices are crazy for how little work it will do. I'm definitely sticking to my 2 stroke petrol engine.

[@mas3ymd]

I have this chainsaw. Yes, it definitely eats through the battery quickly, but I suspect it’s not really meant for a full day’s work as its gasoline-powered counterparts are. What this saw has, that other electric saws do not, is power that is on par with gas-powered saw (of the same size). So in situations where you have a few large cuts to make or want to whip through many smaller cuts quickly in an area where engine noise is undesirable, this saw is perfect.

[@notorious_turtle]

The price of the batteries and charger is what gets me! $649 aud for a single battery! Overpriced af.

[@gunterbecker8528]

​@@notorious_turtleim nearing a heart attack ,that price brought it on😢!

[@gunterbecker8528]

Well done review, and u definitely gave me something to think about!

[@chevy7134]

💪 Nothing will successfully replace a good ole 2-stroke engine.

[@camsteele7232]

As a farmer, and living in a high timber density area a chainsaw is one of our most vital tools. 2 strokes from 62cc - 97cc and Stihl and Milwaukee battery saws. The electrics are awesome and sit in our vehicles. Very capable. Triming trees off fences, cutting fallen branches and small trees off the road when heading into town. I even grab it to get firewood. My dog cannot be around piecing soundss they trigger colapses. My left ear hearing isnt great muffs or plugs ncrease the ringing. Helping out in community care for the elderly, battery saws are awesoms for their low noise in town. I still use my 2 strokes, but the electrics well and truly have their place. When time comes I will upgrade and the new Pro models will be it....

[@aussiehardwood6196]

My 90cc Ms660 weighs like 14lb. My MS261 around 11lb. Its great inroads are being made in the battery area, I think they make more sense for small saws but just don't compete power to weight wise to larger pro saws.

[@Andrew-1974]

I have used this saw now for about 3 or 4 ute loads of grey box. My first use was learning the saw, had it on high the whole time, just like yourself …big mistake!! I only run the saw now on the second speed or 2 bars. Runs very well and doesn’t over heat, nor does it over heat the batteries, that’s one thing you never mentioned. I have an inverter in my ute, so I can charge batteries while using another. My first time using it, I noticed it took the charger (AL500) at least 45-50 minutes to cool down the battery before it would even start to charge it. Now running the machine on 2 bars, it only takes the chargers around 3-4 minutes to cool down the battery until it starts charging. I honestly can say it’s now my go to saw, my 4 year old 500i can rest. I will soon buy another battery to make it four batteries in total and that will be plenty for me. I’ve used 2 stroke and 4 stroke for decades, I used to love the fumes, now I can’t stand them, especially on still days

[@ozziereviews]

Thank you for your comment Andrew, I really appreciate it, I’ll be doing what you’ve suggested here with mine as I purchased it so I want it to work well, cheers 👍

[@mickmick5825]

Old root balls are full of dirt , stones and sand. Only use your mates chainsaw to cut them.

[@WarezWally]

Cutting that thing straight up would of knocked and rounded the corner off the chain especially given I'm pretty sure Stihl sell it with a loop of RS fitted. Mates saw with a chain filed to to the very end of its life for sure.

[@BM-wi9kt]

Thanks for the review. And honesty on the product.

[@ozziereviews]

No sponsorship on my channel so I simply show you exactly how a product performs for me at the time 👍

[@ianbaker2599]

Love your honest review. Cheers.

[@ozziereviews]

Thank you mate, no sponsorship on my channel 👍

[@Oldf0x]

Cheers for the review. I swing a saw almost every day and its hard to beat the Makita 36v saws up to 150mm diameter. Beyond that, my Stihl 261c screams through everything else its bar can fit.

[@mulletjocks]

I would add another vote for the Makita double battery saw. 5 years in and it's still the perfect wood poaching saw. 4 batteries will fill a 6x4 trailer with logs a meter high and quieter than this one too!

[@sirvozelo1]

I can't tell you exactly what Makita models my brother have I forgot, but he have two compared with mine Stihl 220C and 161T, about 2 years ago we tested both brands one against the other bout of us with prefer the Stihl, in his case he went and is better with Makita because he his a construction contractor and use the same batteries in other tools, but for this reason only.

[@Achilliez]

Great review, was thinking of getting this but wasn’t sure how it went here in Australia, I’ll stick with my 462 👍🏻👍🏻

[@nekminet1315]

Appreciate the honesty 👍

[@jimmyjones2426]

A MS462 pulling a 20” chain looks like it’s the same weight, and cheaper (considering extra batteries). The 462s are a beast of a saw

[@jonlerpiniere247]

I got the msa 260c for my SES unit and with a tungsten chain (not my money) we are having no problems with it at all. For the intermittent use it usually gets the noise and maintenance benefits make a lot of sense for us. The older members won't touch it though, they seem to mistrust anything that doesn't use internal combustion! ;)

[@momouppa]

Really impressive build qualitycompared to other battery saws

[@jordancooper2395]

would have been good to see the other power modes in action and what the battery life was like using them, and if there were any over heating issues using the lower power modes

[@1Mudcrab]

Great review, thanks

[@theboyzyes]

I got the MSA 160 for my wife a couple of yrs ago and it's still going strong, gone through about 8 chains and one sprocket so far but it's so much safer for her to use that a 2 stroke...

[@sirvozelo1]

I have the 161T over 3 years I have forgot how many chains I have went through, have used and abused this little saw for sure way over manufacturers recommendations so far it never fail.

[@Spacegoat92]

Hey mate, can you do a review on the Axor Bushpig??

[@gafaff]

I have a Makita 40V XGT 14" arborist saw, and I absolutely love it for pruning work, but if I'm cutting firewood, it's the Stihl petrol saw.

[@sirvozelo1]

I have the MSA300 about 2 years and yes is a nice, joy powerful machine but at same time is like to have a Mustang GT with gas tank in the reserve. The AP500 S battery and I have 4 of those but it isn't up to the machine for professional use. Cutting oak about 45cm diameter and using the 45cm Light 04 Bar 11 or 12 cuts and the AP500 S battery is out of power. For a day work out in the forest I with need a truck load of batteries, also the batteries are priced like gold and when you cutting continuous they got hot and then takes sometimes about 15 minutes for the charger AL500 just to cool off the battery so it can start charging back again.

[@sirvozelo1]

I have the Stihl MSA300, 220C, GTA26, 161T, Trimmer 135 and the Blower BG86. The best one is the 161T because even with a smaller battery like an AP200 I have twice if not more cutting time comparing with MSA300 and using the AP500 S battery.

[@zahrnheath8308]

I have a few ego 56v saws. They have very good battery life especially with the 7.5 ah battery. However I do not like the auto chain tensioner, which often breaks chains when the cam kicks in. The saw cuts very well when working, but I’d prefer a manual chain tensioner as often it doesn’t work well and the chain runs loose.

[@ianmoore4327]

I have a Makita 16’ electric chainsaw because all my tools at Makita. Bought a 16’ Sthil bar and tungsten chain for it. It goes through everything.

[@robinverbridge4900]

You probably mean 16"(or inch) (16' means sixteen feet)

[@John-cj3ve]

It looks like you're doing most of your cutting with a dull chain! I noticed what looked like a lot of powder coming out the back end of your saw. Also; I noticed how fast the saw went through the log when you first started; it quickly slowed down.

[@bundycleo7373]

The advantage of the battery saw is it’s quiet. In this day and age that’s a big deal for firewood

[@DefunctYompelvert]

Is this category R in WA?

[@chrismaher5506]

Soon to be banned, looks dangerous.

[@Spacegoat92]

With only a few modifications, it can be turned into a real firearm..

[@John-cj3ve]

I'm having a similar experience with my EGO CSX5000; as far as overheating and really going through the batteries.

[@jmichos]

Is it sub moa @ 100m?

[@cwisted5308]

Have you tried the saw with the AP 300 batteries? I currently have 3 of them with two chargers since I run a mower, edger, trimmer, hedge trimmer, and a small BGA 86 blower. I live on .72 acres of land and the electric lineup I use has been perfect for me. We get alot of leaves so I also have a BR800c backpack blower for the yard but use the electric blower for around our pool deck and driveway area with the 300 batteries. I've been thinking about getting this saw but wasn't sure if I would need to get the AP500 battery to go with it since I already have three of the other ones. Great review by the way! I had to watch it in parts so if you mentioned anything about the saw being able to use the AP300 batteries I must have missed it.

[@ozziereviews]

@@cwisted5308 no I haven’t tried them in this as they only recommended the newer AP500

[@cwisted5308]

@@ozziereviews Thanks for the response. I'm sure ill end up getting the 500 battery if i get this saw

[@wrxs1781]

I agree with the revue, you cant beat a gas powered Stihl.

[@will13434]

it would be interesting to see how it performs on big logs in america.

[@gordonhill1258]

Are you kidding your self ? Your wood is like licorice compared to any of our hardwoods

[@lachygordon]

Clearly never seen a knarly Aussie hardwood yank

[@sloth_e]

It's likley to run through them like butter. Australian hardwood is in a class of its own.

[@egtarbforestry8415]

😂

[@lachygordon]

Big birch pines ain't no knarly river red gum champ. Can't even split half our logs mate.

[@robinverbridge4900]

Stihl does not have a battery platform that includes impact drills, hammer drills, skill saw, chainsaw, and walk behind lawn mower, and sawsall all with the same battery, however Dewalt, Makita, and Milwaukee do! Your charging station is very spacious if you have more than 1 or 2 battery platforms! After pricing Stihl you will be pleasantly surprised to see Dewalt of Makits prices! (Milwaukee might have decent pricing as well! I said MIGHT)

[@bestestusername]

This is built for government agencies and charities who need to be carbon neutral for politics.

[@misdamagoo213]

Stihl for petrol. Dewalt for electric. 👍

[@bundycleo7373]

A 16 inch bar would be much better suited

[@glennllewellyn7369]

Go with a 16 or 18” bar for less work.

[@hartzland7658]

Horse's for courses, it ain't no professional tree fellers saw. Good for a camping gadget.

[@WarezWally]

Chain is dull, its cutting terribly - That first cut on that nasty awful stump impregnated with dirt and grit pretty much took the edge off the chain, especially so if they sold it to you with a full chisel rapid super chain, its throwing saw dust and not chips after that. Every saw ever made is a dog with a dull chain.

[@mudbutton2]

Yeah nah. We have some of the hardest wood in the world in this country - electric saws might be OK in the back yard or for small camping firewood but IMO that's it.

[@momouppa]

Good for climbing saws, handy for a saw seldom used thrown in the back of a council truck etc be good for poaching firewood as well 😅

[@glennllewellyn7369]

Nah, they’re actually really good. Stihl makes the best of them. Keep the chain sharp, way you go! Personally I use the commercial 2 bangers and will continue to do so.

[@mice6390]

It just ain’t the same without 2smoke

[@tomwhelan4561]

A handsaw would be quicker!

[@glennllewellyn7369]

No. Find one and try it. You will be mildly surprised.

[@peteoburrito920]

Having to go through 3 batteries to cut one tree. I won’t be buying one

[@glennllewellyn7369]

Think about it. That’s 45 mins cutting time. Translates to a few hours work gathering wood. Expensive for that top of the line one, smaller ones are way cheaper.

[@william6815]

I’ll never support electric I’m sure there good but it’s the agendas behind the electric push

[@mas3ymd]

No offense dude, but there’s. I need for us to see 10 minutes of you cutting wood. We get the idea. Just review the product.

[@rvrski1]

Side by side the Husky is the better battery gear.

[@sirvozelo1]

I have few Stihl models and yes I am happy with, have watching some videos on the Husky and I may wrong but have the feeling the Husky batteries last longer.

[@032254855]

i think Electric Chainsaws would be good for fencing where you make the odd cut here and there building a set of yards maybe clearing tracks if your off roading