Product Information
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Product Description
Need a powerful saw without the fumes or noise of petrol? The STIHL MSA 260 C-O gives professionals high cutting performance with a low machine weight, so felling and snedding small to medium trees stays fast and controlled through a full day.
Swap between 3/8" P and .325" pitch via the interchangeable sprocket, save energy with the 5‑second auto shut-off, and keep work flowing thanks to the oil sensor that monitors bar oil level. Certified to IPX4, it keeps going even in wet weather. Compatible with both STIHL ALLPRO and AP batteries.
Where it shines
- Felling and cross-cutting small to medium timber
- Limbing with precise control and clean exit cuts
- Grounds and municipal maintenance in built-up areas
- Storm clean-up where low noise and agility matter
Why it makes the job easier
- Excellent power-to-weight for fast, fatigue-free cuts
- Interchangeable sprocket for 3/8" P or .325" set-ups
- Oil sensor reduces downtime and oil waste
- Auto shut-off after 5 s to save battery
In daily use
The side chain tensioner makes adjustments simple with the bar cover on. A tool-free oil cap speeds refills, while the transparent tank shows oil at a glance. The two-hand grip and metal bumper spikes give confident control in tricky positions. The cockpit LED keeps you informed about status and modes.
Capacity and key specs
- Nominal voltage (V): 36
- Max. voltage (V): 40
- Mechanical power (kW): 2
- Input power (kW): 2.39
- Device weight without battery (kg): 3.7
- System weight without battery (kg): 4.28 / 4.36
- Bar length (cm): 35 / 40
- Groove width (mm): 1.10
- Chain pitch: 3/8" P
- Device length with spikes (mm): 463
- Sound pressure LpA (dB(A)): 89
- Sound power LwA (dB(A)): 97
- Vibration left/right (m/s²): 2.9 / 2.7
- Max. runtime AP 200 S (min): 24
- Max. runtime AP 200.0 P (min): 25
- Max. runtime AP 30 (min): 34
- Max. runtime AP 30.1 (min): 34
- Max. runtime AP 300 (min): 32
- Max. runtime AP 300 S (min): 26
- Max. runtime AP 300.0 P (min): 37
- Max. runtime AP 500 S (min): 36
- Max. cuts per charge AP 300 S (pcs): 260
- Max. cuts per charge AP 500 S (pcs): 360
- Battery system: ALLPRO/AP
- Recommended battery: AP 200.0 P
- IP rating: IPX4
Tip from gardenmachineshop.com
Use the oil flow adjustment to match dry or long guide bars—start in the E position (reduced flow) and increase only when the cut demands it.
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Specifications
| Brand | STIHL |
|---|---|
| Article number | MA062000029 |
| Barcode / EAN | 198520173745 |
| Battery system | ALLPRO/AP |
| Recommended battery | AP 200.0 P |
| Nominal voltage (V) | 36 |
| Max. voltage (V) | 40 |
| Mechanical power (kW) | 2 |
| Input power (kW) | 2.39 |
| Device weight without battery (kg) | 3.7 |
| System weight without battery (kg) | 4.28 / 4.36 |
| Bar length (cm) | 35 / 40 |
| Groove width (mm) | 1.10 |
| Chain pitch | 3/8" P |
| Device length with spikes (cm) | 46.3 |
| Sound pressure LpA (dB(A)) | 89 |
| Sound power LwA (dB(A)) | 97 |
| Vibration left (m/s²) | 2.9 |
| Vibration right (m/s²) | 2.7 |
| Max. runtime AP 200 S (min) | 24 |
| Max. runtime AP 200.0 P (min) | 25 |
| Max. runtime AP 30 (min) | 34 |
| Max. runtime AP 30.1 (min) | 34 |
| Max. runtime AP 300 (min) | 32 |
| Max. runtime AP 300 S (min) | 26 |
| Max. runtime AP 300.0 P (min) | 37 |
| Max. runtime AP 500 S (min) | 36 |
| Max. cuts per charge AP 300 S (pcs) | 260 |
| Max. cuts per charge AP 500 S (pcs) | 360 |
| IP rating | IPX4 |
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