STIHL MSA 220TC-O chainsaw review

Finally!!! Feels like I've been waiting forever to try out the new battery powered msa 220tc-o top handle chainsaw from Stihl.
In this video I share my thoughts on the saw and all the specs too - enjoy!

[@cascademtman5901]

Good idea putting an oil indicator on. As hard as I try not to, I run my electric saw out of oil all the time! I must not be the only one! Another great video!

[@brucearney9536]

Timber really appreciates the noise level of that saw by the way it looks ! Nice job .

[@Femalelumberjack]

Timber doesn’t really care 🤣🤣

[@VK2FVAX]

Outtakes always make me chuckle.

[@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849]

Very interesting design! Fabulous review video! Timber steals the show, every single time!🐾🐾🐾❤️❤️❤️

[@Femalelumberjack]

Can’t compete with that

[@positiveaspect5730]

Thanks for the video. I'm glad you stated the difference between the electrical kw and the mechanical kw. Not many companies do this and it can be misleading. I have the Makita 306z (36v top handle) which is 1.2kw and 1.4kw on boost. It weighs 4.7kg with 2 x 5amp batteries. The updated 40v version is 1.4kw constant (24ms chain) and 4.2kg with the recommended 4amp battery I'm getting a test version of that soon so we will see how it does. As we know, torque is far more important than rpm so in real life, there may not be much of a difference. Sound is very distracting and we've taught ourselves that loud engine noise = power which is obviously not true. I gave a work colleague my EGO blower to try and the Stihl petrol one we use. He said the Stihl petrol had more power. The EGO blower is about 40% more powerful :) 1.7kw is a big improvement since the last Stihl climbing toy...I mean saw. The Makita is great for small pruning (id say up to 120mm) but really over that, it starts to become a chore. The boost mode is good but takes about 5 seconds to engage and absolutely chews through batteries so I don't tend to use it much and pick up my Echo 360T. P.S......Change battery....check oil.....It's really not much different from running a petrol saw. With mine, I usually get two battery changes before filling the oil which will be helpful if you are up a tree. Just send a new battery up rather than the saw down. I keep a bunch of small bags (like jacket stuff sacks) with a drawstring (in my daily work bag) to use to send up items that don't tie well. Thanks Dan

[@lachlanbanks-smith1106]

Thanks for the video! I think that was very smart of Stihl to put an air filter to the electrical internals. I have been happily using a Makita battery top handle for 2 years, but am worried that wood dust is getting inside it, and cannot clean without a full strip down, so excellent to see that Stihl has thought of this. Also great to see the oil indicator, as others have mentioned, when using battery saws I am often accidentally running out of oil. - thanks for sharing your thoughts on this new model 👍

[@Femalelumberjack]

Glad you liked it

[@Thetreefella]

I bought my ground gal ( my wife missy) a Milwaukee hatchet. I've kinda commandeered multiple times. A few times for an entire tree!! I really like not having to pull start a saw every time I make a cut,in between climbing and trimming. Great video. Nice saw.💚🌳💚🌳treepeople

[@garrybarradell8007]

As per normal a fantastic review. I might get one! Happy sawing x

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you 😊

[@Batti2323]

I hadn't thought about running out of oil, but that makes sense. I add oil when I fuel up, so I don't run out. I am glad to see the electric saws becoming viable for arborists.

[@Femalelumberjack]

I'm so excited about what they've done with the battery saws! they're great

[@mikeykeyes]

everything runs out. This is why even porn videos are made all day long and edited to make them look like marathon f***ers and producing 5L juice - because in reality even the macho guys run out of puff n stuff LOLLZZZ

[@garrybarradell8007]

You're so funny, love the bloopers too

[@Femalelumberjack]

Glad you liked it

[@jwvencill3819]

Awesome video….loved the bloopers too! 😊

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you

[@jimhofoss9982]

looks like one of the better e saws out there. thanks for showing us!

[@Femalelumberjack]

Definitely is

[@billyshumate853]

Great video. Nice looking saw. Like the safety features. Take care and have a blessed day and I'll see you on your next video or on Facebook 😂😂. Enjoyed the bloopers ❤.

[@Femalelumberjack]

Glad you liked it

[@dankotos61]

That was a good review video I can't wait till I get to try one

[@Femalelumberjack]

I’m looking forward to getting my own

[@robintaylor-mockingeemill8223]

Nice review . Your the best . Thanks

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you

[@foxlake6750]

I decided to try a MSA-200, with two 300 model batteries and fast charger. I wanted my son to get some chainsawing experience, limbing and cutting down smaller trees. I use it for odd jobs, quick, quiet and convenient. We recently took down three 12-14” dia. birch trees with the 261 and limbed and buck the tree with the MSA-200. The battery was only down one power level out of four. Not sure I’ll need to use the second battery, but think you could run all day, swapping batteries. Stihl rates the 300 battery for 45 mins. of continuous use.

[@dwaynebagby4845]

Can’t wait for it to become available for purchase in USA

[@Femalelumberjack]

👌

[@dwaynebagby4845]

👍🏼👋 keep up the good work

[@morgangale5610]

Awesome review of the up and coming battery sthil. It would be cool to see a review and side by side use with the battery haski vs this sthil battery saw

[@Femalelumberjack]

I’ll do that when I get my own saw

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good evening Miss, very nice puppy dog 👌👌😉😉 OUTSTANDING chainsaw review and nice bloopers at the end ( Keep up your LEADING BY EXEMPLE FOR THE YOUNG LADIES !!! ) 😉😉👌👌👍👍Cheers 🍻🍻

[@carltondoorman9145]

Okay, you've sold me! I like this one, because I can't keep the gas motors working, and it's a hassle dragging a cord around to use a regular electric saw. This looks like just the right saw for me!

[@Femalelumberjack]

It’s a great saw! Can’t wait to try the msa300 as well

[@om617yota8]

If you don't cut much, give a serious look at the premix canned fuel. Yeah it's bleeding expensive per gallon, but for someone like me, who only uses a gallon or two per year, well worth it.

[@carltondoorman9145]

@@om617yota8 Hey, pre-mixed fuel! Cool idea! I should have known somebody would think of that sooner or later.

[@om617yota8]

@@carltondoorman9145 Take a look. It's alkylate based, so completely different than pump gasoline, and doesn't go bad or damage carbs like pump gas. Stupid expensive, but for the occasional user, well worth it. The $40/yr it costs me, to completely eliminate fuel issues, is money very well spent.

[@raydurni1175]

Well done!

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you

[@michaelwillson6847]

Great video really helpful. Just need your review on the 661 now!😃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@Femalelumberjack]

Alright I would love to do that 💪

[@michaelwillson6847]

@@Femalelumberjack well I'd be very greatful if you could. I have the 661 it's about a year old but done next to no work git it for a very good price and am going to be running it with 36" bar and chain on an Alaskan sawmill doing live edge slabs so any thought and information you as a chainsaw god could provide would be greatly appreciated 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@garybenedict8513]

Hey girl. Thank you for the content This is our future

[@Femalelumberjack]

You’re welcome

[@om617yota8]

Really like the chain brake indicator. That would have saved me some embarrassment with my own battery electric saw.

[@Femalelumberjack]

lol yes I missed that on the other saws

[@jimhubbell8364]

I'm looking forward to getting one. Especially for those jobs where you don't want to wake up the whole neighborhood. Timber seems less impressed though.

[@Femalelumberjack]

She’s hard to impress though 🤣

[@paulshuker3072]

I have one on order, should have it by the end of summer. I’m obviously going to do a side by side with my Husqvarna but seeing as how Husqvarna can’t keep up with demand on anything, (just ask any dealer out there), I highly suspect that STIHL will Charge ahead in the battery race 😉

[@iffykidmn8170]

Just received 2 new saws 592xp and 540i, Fl to Mn took 3 days after placing my order.

[@jarnol1179]

Got myself the new AP500S battery on my MSA 220 cb. Pretty long run time, but darn expensive. Nice saw that TC-O version.

[@Femalelumberjack]

My ap500s just arrived today 😊

[@jarnol1179]

@@Femalelumberjack Nice!

[@johngrossbohlin7582]

Chainsawholic! 🤣 Interesting saw... I like the idea of not having to pull to start when hanging on by one's toenails.

[@AndrewHecker85]

That's one of the biggest draws for me as well. I got the msa 161 earlier this year, and it's awesome for that. The only issue I have with them is that the side-thumb interlock switch makes it nearly impossible to use left-handed.

[@elanshmueli1]

hi after a month with that wonderful saw the only downside is the on button which gives me only one second before it turns off so that sometimes frustrates me, also it is little hard to feel the button with gloves. other than that it's a great saw. love your channel, great vids, take care and stay safe.

[@happycamper6352]

I was really hoping this would be a bit better competitor to the Husqvarna model. I'm more of a Stihl fan most of the time, but I still think that the Husquvarna is the better battery top handle. Perhaps Stihl will make some tweaks to make it more of a close match. If they do, I'd consider buying one.

[@Femalelumberjack]

What makes you say they’re that far apart?

[@happycamper6352]

@@Femalelumberjack Machinery Nation did a comparison and while they were comparable with softwood, the Husqvarna was far faster in hardwood. When you look at their video it's at 11:41 when they show the findings.

[@vernbruneau4151]

The 220t is almost identical in size weight and balance as the 201t. Most of our climbers are starting to grab the 220 more often. 201 is always near by though.

[@Dakotalogger]

You guys always get the cool stuff before we do…I can’t get it

[@leifvejby8023]

Interesting! Same power as the MS200, a little heavier, about the same weight as the 020 from the -70s, but way less noise and vibrations, and no need to pull start it all the time!

[@Femalelumberjack]

isn't it great?!

[@leifvejby8023]

@@Femalelumberjack Don't know yet, but it looks great! And being able to talk to the guy under the tree by just releasing the throttle!!

[@Lifeinthe906]

Looking forward to see you doing some cutting with it. How much does it cost?

[@arbolorian]

looking forward to a showdown t504i vs this one.

[@Femalelumberjack]

That would be cool

[@frederickshipp8013]

Check out the EGO CSX3003 12" PRO TOP HANDLE SAW they recommend a 5ah battery but make a 12ah battery for some of there other products that you can use with it. It has a holder with a power cord you can fasten to your harness so you don't have the weight of the battery on the saw. It also has a low oil indicator light. It is 56v I believe an 18" bar is max recommended for it.

[@andreagerola7759]

The only "defect", the engine is missing 😭😭😭 Anyway congratulations for the video!

[@stefank264]

Perfect like always but what is in the wooden boxes?? Thx.

[@Femalelumberjack]

Climbing gear, chainsaw parts, chains, bars and so on

[@liamcarvet8374]

Geezzzz ive not watched for a while when did you get arms like arnie lol can see you defo been working !!!

[@Femalelumberjack]

Hahaha yup guns are defo visible

[@MsMad555]

Hello, from what I can see, the air stream cooling the engine is cooling the batteries at the beginning or so?

[@om617yota8]

That's a good point! Looks like it!

[@colinmckim4515]

It turns off after five seconds? That would be super annoying. My T540IXP turns off after 3 minutes of no use. If the chain brake is engaged it will stay on for 30 minutes.

[@JamesBond-wy6sb]

My stihl battery strimmer turns off after 5 seconds and I can confirm it's bloody annoying!

[@om617yota8]

My Kobalt 80v turns itself off in no time too. I've had multiple people pick it up, pull the trigger, and completely disregard any basic safety stuff. I don't think they take it seriously, because no engine. That super annoying shut off has saved a couple close calls.

[@ussgear]

❤❤❤

[@ForestApps]

Have you ran the MSA300 ?

[@erblinjella8885]

❤😍

[@TheBeeteljus]

Have you compared the AP300s to the AP500? ie. is the 500 worth the extra expense for this saw in your opinion? I've been happy with the 300 and 300s with my 161t, just not sure of their performance with a 220. thx

[@Femalelumberjack]

I haven’t had a chance to compare the two yet

[@ncode03]

Jason is going to have a great time sneaking up to his victims in next movies.

[@Femalelumberjack]

Lol

[@Mdcusin975]

So would you choose the 200t or the 220tc if you could only use one saw in the tree?

[@Femalelumberjack]

220tc-o

[@marklowry3902]

Looks a great chainsaw from sthil and they are getting better at the electric chainsaws u should try out the sthil msa 300 chainsaws

[@Femalelumberjack]

I'm still waiting for the msa300. The newer battery saws are really impressive

[@marklowry3902]

They are as they new msa 300 compares to the petrol ms 261 and they is a new battery for the msa 300 ap 500 s battery

[@230e4]

Thanks for the video. Does the battery seal around the opening were it goes in the saw? I would be concerned about dust and debris building up inside. It would would be nice to see the ergonomics of the electric saws evolve some more, the designers need to keep in mind these are still a hand tool and comfort matters when you run it for hours at a time.

[@Femalelumberjack]

When the battery is in place you don’t really get that much into your saw

[@positiveaspect5730]

The stihl system is actually really good at keeping everything (including water) out. You could (please don't) leave them in a heavy rainstorm and they are fine. My Makita top handle saw throws errors (until you clean water away) if it gets much of a sprinkling which means I can't use it in the rain.

[@230e4]

@@positiveaspect5730 Thank you for the information.

[@sirvozelo1]

I am no sure if i with trade my 161T for that one, seems havier and bulky

[@Femalelumberjack]

But so much stronger

[@sirvozelo1]

yes it maybe stronger but if you are up on a tree or a leader i think every extra once counts. On my case having claiming up on trees i have found the 161T very andy and with enough power, it cames with 25cm bar then i change to 30cm and still have plenty of power and most the time i even use the AP200 battery instead of the AP300 just because of weight.

[@georgecharokee4570]

Scary Sh*t😂😅🤣‼️‼️‼️ Love your Reviews, Awesome as Always, Very Professional from a Professional. Keep'em Coming Sweet 🌹Lady,💯💯💯🥰🥰🥰👍🏾👊🏾👏🏾❣❣❣

[@Femalelumberjack]

I appreciate that

[@georgecharokee4570]

@@Femalelumberjack 🥰🥰🥰

[@bman6065]

Could you please if possible do one on the echo battery overhand saw?

[@Femalelumberjack]

Check my videos I’ve already made a video about the echo top handle saw

[@jonscot8393]

OMG these are horrendously expensive here but then again, worth borrowing the neighbors.

[@Husqvarna575XP]

Do you would rather go with the MSA300 or do you think the 220 is enough? Greetings

[@Femalelumberjack]

I haven’t tried the 300 yet

[@dwaynebagby4845]

Still not available here n USA-any suggestions on how I can get my hands on one?

[@Femalelumberjack]

Unfortunately not I’m still waiting my mine and I was supposed to get it months ago

[@dwaynebagby4845]

Wow- ok hope they get things rolling lol

[@marinetrooperlawyer]

Same difficult oil cap?

[@seanritchie8464]

Hi, is it weather/rain proof?

[@Femalelumberjack]

Yes it is

[@lukechilds1691]

I like it I think it's gud looking and I know electric battery power saws are taking over will be an and of an era.. Lol

[@Femalelumberjack]

Battery is definitely the future

[@2point..0]

[@kai-uwemader647]

Hi Felixia... When Test the saw to fell tree's now... You dont have Times where you may fell tree's in Dänemark? Nice Video how all the Times...

[@Femalelumberjack]

Hi, we don't have any rules in Denmark regarding times we cannot cut trees

[@kai-uwemader647]

@@Femalelumberjack ok.. In Germany we can fell from 01.10 - 28.02. I think i have to go to Denmark

[@ismailozmen5289]

😎👏👏👏❤👌

[@TerrellWillams]

What is the price on one of these?

[@Femalelumberjack]

Prices vary from country to country

[@katherinesmallcanyon8600]

7t87l AWS

[@adrianstefan23]

Like 👍👍👍🎖️

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@imrehegedus5708]

😘🌷💐🐞💪

[@Femalelumberjack]

😊

[@tusaisoujesuis2350]

Coupe, s'il te plaît, que l'on puisse voir la performance... please Mademoiselle

[@oskarbergquist7651]

I have friends that tried T540iXP vs MSA220T. STIHL fans will be heavilly disapointed when the T540iXP is a way better saw...

[@Femalelumberjack]

If they go from 161t to 220t I can guarantee that they won’t be disappointed

[@oskarbergquist7651]

@@Femalelumberjack Probably not but its still not a T540iXP 😉

[@shawneetree1440]

The handles are still rectangular, untextured, slippery plastic after all these years of building saws. So disappointing. It would be great to see a slight palm flair with a slightly wider outside edge. Texture the handle so sweat can channel away and put a stickier surface over the top handle. Side loop could remain slick but softer rubber takes vibration away. I wrap my 200t in tennis handle wrap. It’s unmatched for sweat management

[@cuaxichbai]

Xin chào

[@dennisaalberts714]

hey felixia, if i'm in denmark, can i see together with you? I would love to meet you and learn a lot from you.

[@bradhanson4803]

261 c better

[@Femalelumberjack]

There’s no comparing the two

[@NorthernWoodsmanElite]

29 minutes? So I guess the technology is not there yet

[@LeifGruenwoldt]

That's continuous use at full throttle though right. How long would an equivalent gas saw run for at full throttle? Google is saying 15-40mins.

[@johnbailey9682]

Dammmmm talk talk talk . Did not see it in action ! THUMBS DOWN 👎

[@jennleahdelcamp3544]

message me sometime. i like to get your input on a few things. Awsome video by the way & the bloopers. ❤

[@Femalelumberjack]

Glad you liked it 😊 You’re always welcome to write me

[@jennleahdelcamp3544]

@@Femalelumberjack which platform?

[@jennleahdelcamp3544]

@@Femalelumberjack kik?