STIHL
STIHL MSA 70 C-B Cordless Chainsaw
Battery, compatible battery platform
Overview
The STIHL MSA 70 C-B is a lightweight domestic cordless chainsaw in STIHL's 36V AK System. It uses a 30cm guide bar and 1/4in PM3 chain and is designed for firewood, branch cutting, woodworking and small-tree work. Quick Chain Tensioning lets the user adjust the chain without tools, while the transparent oil tank makes lubrication levels easy to monitor. STIHL lists the saw at 2.9kg without battery but with bar and chain, and states up to 45 minutes / 210 cuts with an AK 30 S battery.
Best For
- Domestic firewood, pruning, woodworking and felling small trees up to around 20cm diameter.
Key Specifications
| Power Source | Battery |
| Brand | STIHL |
| Bar Length | 30cm |
| Max Cut Diameter | 20cm |
| Handle Type | Rear-handle |
| Duty Class | Domestic |
| Chain Brake | Yes |
| Weight | 2.9kg |
Pros
- Light 2.9kg tool weight without battery
- 30cm bar suits everyday domestic cutting
- Tool-free chain tensioning
- Low-kickback 1/4in PM3 chain
- Shared STIHL AK battery ecosystem
- Automatic oiling with visible oil level
Things to Know
- Machine Mart offer is bare with no battery or charger
- 30cm bar and domestic positioning make it less suitable for large timber
- Runtime depends on battery and cutting load
- Current STIHL technical page recommends AK 20, while STIHL also publishes longer runtime figures using AK 30 S
Best Garden Match Assessment
This chainsaw is best suited to Domestic firewood, pruning, woodworking and felling small trees up to around 20cm diameter..
It performs strongly in areas like light 2.9kg tool weight without battery and 30cm bar suits everyday domestic cutting.
You should consider an alternative if machine mart offer is bare with no battery or charger or 30cm bar and domestic positioning make it less suitable for large timber would be a problem for your situation.
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