8 August 2022, 14:37
The STIHL MSA 220 T cordless arborist saw impresses with its motor power and innovative operating cockpit
Waiblingen, June 2022. The new MSA 220 T is the most powerful cordless arborist saw in the STIHL product range and therefore perfectly suited for professional tree service. One of its highlights is the electronic control cockpit with its 180° LED display: it not only enables easy control of the tool in any position, but at the same time ensures that the user always has an overview of all important information such as the operating status of saw or chain brake. The MSA 220 TC-O version also has an oil sensor that informs the user when the adhesive oil level is low. Equipped as standard with the 35 cm STIHL Light P04 guide bar and the STIHL 3/8" Picco Super 3 (PS3) saw chain with full chisel cutters, logs and branches with medium diameters can be quickly removed with the new arborist saw. The compact MSA 220 T with its high motor power is also the ideal tool for treetop maintenance and removing dead wood. The energy required to operate this compact cordless saw is supplied by a 36 V lithium-ion battery from the STIHL AP cordless system. It is designed to meet the requirements of professional users and also allows use in rain and wet conditions. The STIHL AP 300 S battery is recommended for the MSA 220 T.
The details at a glance
Powerful, durable and compact
The STIHL MSA 220 T is the most powerful cordless arborist saw from STIHL. With its high motor power and a chain speed of 23 m/s, it guarantees outstanding cutting performance. An easy-to-clean fleece filter removes wood shavings and dust from the cooling air stream, thus increasing the service life of the motor and the electronics. In addition, the arborist saw is characterized by its fast acceleration and compact dimensions, making it ideal for professional pruning work in the tree. At the same time, thanks to the battery technology, the user is not affected by exhaust emissions, which enables more pleasant working even over longer periods of time.
Powerful cutting and low vibration
A saw chain with full chisel cutters is used as standard on the MSA 220 T: The STIHL exclusive 3/8" Picco Super 3 (PS3) is powerful in cutting and at the same time low in vibration and kickback. In combination with the light-weight STIHL Light P04 guide bar, it ensures excellent cutting quality with low chattering. It can be used to quickly remove logs and branches with medium diameters. Treetop corrections and the removal of dead wood can also be carried out quickly with this handy special saw.
Innovative control cockpit for more comfort and safety
The new arborist saw from STIHL has an electronic control cockpit. This enables easy control of the tool in any position. Thanks to the large 180° LED display panel, the user always has all the information on the status of the chainsaw and of the chain brake in view. Additional safety is also provided by the large and raised unlock button in the thumb rest, which is easily accessible at all times. The MSA 220 TC-O version of the saw also has an oil sensor; it warns the user of a low adhesive oil level via LED indication.
Adjustable oil pump for chain lubrication as required
The MSA 220 T is equipped with an oil pump as standard, the fluid quantity of which can be adjusted to the respective requirement: For example, it can be reduced to the minimum for simple delimbing and tree service. This not only protects the environment, but also reduces costs. On the other hand, in demanding applications, especially felling with a fully plunged bar, the maximum fluid capacity ensures high performance.
Modular battery system for use at any weather condition
The energy required to operate the MSA 220 T is supplied by a 36 V lithium-ion battery from the STIHL AP cordless system. It is designed for professional users and also allows use in rain and wet conditions. Beyond the new arborist saw, the system includes around 30 other tools for a wide range of applications. In addition, there are battery packs and backpack batteries with different energy levels as well as various chargers. For full performance, the AP 300 S battery is recommended, which is inserted into the battery compartment of the housing and enables an operating time of up to 29 minutes or 260 cuts in 10 x 10 cm spruce wood.
Everything at a glance
The STIHL MSA 220 T can be easily integrated into the cloud-based system solution STIHL connected with a STIHL Smart Connector attached to the tool. Among other things, this digital fleet management offers professional users a detailed overview of all relevant tool data, such as operating time and age, as well as upcoming maintenance and maintenance history.
Source: STIHL