CHAINSAWS BUYING CENTRE
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STIHL MSA 80 C-B
Cordless-saw research covering battery ownership and intermittent cutting. Runtime depends on the battery, wood and chain condition.
Research review
STIHL MS 172 C-E
Gas-saw research covering refuelling, upkeep and property work. Comparative cutting-speed evidence remains limited.
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