The STIHL E10 is a reasonably rare electric chainsaw that was made from 1967 – 1985.
The E15 and E30 are other corded electric saws produced in the same era, with the E10 being the lowest-powered of the three.
Oliver DiGeronimo, who owns this saw, shared these images with us. Follow him on YouTube here.
Here’s how STIHL marketed the E10:
An efficient, lightweight, electric saw for do-it-yourself enthusiasts and the home-owner.
Offers STIHL’s professional type performance and engineering.
The lightweight electric saw with STIHL’s exclusive automatic chain oiling system.
The E15 was “A heavy-duty industrial type electric chainsaw,” and the E30 was “A powerful, heavy-duty, three-phase professional model.”
The E10 had a 1.1 kW power output, weighed 8.6 lbs/3.9 kgs, and was recommended for use with a 10, 12, or 14″ bar.
Oliver even has an original E10 information booklet.
Specs for the three saws.
| STIHL | E 10 | E 15 | E 30 |
| Power output | 1.1 kW | 1.9 kW | 2.2 kW |
| Power | 110/220 V 60/50 Hz Single phase | 110/220 V 60/50 Hz 18/9.5 amps Single phase | 220/440 V Three phase |
| Weight | 8.6 lbs 3.9 kgs | 22.3 lbs 10.2 kgs | 32.3 lbs 14.7 kgs |
| Oil capacity | .53 US pint .25 L | .53 US pint .25 L | .73 US pint .4 L |
| Chains | 1/4″ pitch | 3/8″ pitch | .404″ pitch |
| Bar | 10, 12, 14″ 20, 30, 35 cm | 14, 16, 20″ 35, 40, 50 cm | 17 – 48″ 43 – 120 cm |
| Level | Homeowner | Industrial | Professional |
These electric saws were sold at the same time as the 041 Farm Boss, 045 AV, 051 AV, 075 AV, 070, and 090 AV—you can see these saws are also listed in this booklet.
It was a great era of saws!
This page from the marketing material is full of interesting information about the E10.
The rest of this article will quote this info, so you don’t have to squint to read this image!
Now—from the people who invented the chain saw… the mini-size STIHL E10 “Electric”.
A top quality electric chainsaw saw for the home or cottage owner, handyman, gardener or groundskeeper.
The new STIHL E10 Electric is typical of the professional quality found in STIHL chain saws with their functional design and precision manufacturing. A factor that has made STIHL the World’s Largest Manufacturer of Chain Saws today!
But a quality tool need not be expensive. Check these “extra value” features—(some these features can’t be bought at any price!)
Intergral bumper spike. Safety hand guard. Oil inspection window.
Automatic Bar & Chain Lubrication
A unique oiling system literally “programs” correct oil delivery to provide worry free oiling of the bar and chain (you don’t even have to think about it!) Extends life of the entire cutting “system” tool.
Double Insulated “Universal” electric motor
Extra safety from shock hazard—no need to use bulky, heavy, and expensive 3 conductor cables. Standard 2 conductor cables are all you need.
Precision-cut steel reduction gears
Carefully designed, and precision manufactured gear reduction multiplies torque and provides correct chainsaw speed and extra cutting power with minimum “gear whine”.
Special low noise design
Everything from the cooling fan intake grill, to the prcision gear train make this saw one of the quiestest electric saws on the market.
No need to disturb your neighbor or suffer from excessive “noise pollution”. It can even be used indoors!
Here is the ideal chain saw to help you do any of the following quickly and easily:
Pruning
Fruit trees, shade trees, large shrubs, and ornamental trees.
Trimming
Scrub, brush, and thick hedges.
Cutting firewood
Also fence posts, poles, piling, timbers, and beams.
So, that’s the STIHL E10, another rare and interesting chainsaw.
Thanks to Oliver for sharing these pics. Visit his YouTube channel for more chainsaw videos.
