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  • Craftsman 16-in 42 Cc Gas 2-cycle Handle Homeowner occasional cutting: limbing, small trees, and light firewood around the property (42 cc · 16-in bar)
  • HUSQVARNA 545 Mark II Farm & ranch occasional firewood, limbing, fence-line clearing, and storm cleanup (50 cc · 16-in bar)

Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on pdf.lowes.com.

Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on husqvarna.com.

Specification comparison: 16-in 42 Cc Gas 2-cycle Handle Chainsaw vs HUSQVARNA 545 Mark II
Spec Craftsman 16-in 42 Cc Gas 2-cycle Handle HUSQVARNA 545 Mark II
Engine
Displacement 2.56 cu in (42 cc) 3.06 cu in (50.1 cc)
Engine Power 3.6 hp
Fuel Capacity 0.07 gal (0.27 L) 0.14 gal (0.53 L)
Bar & Chain
Chain Gauge 0.050 in 0.058 in
Chain Pitch 3/8" .325"
Guide Bar Length 15.98 in (406 mm) 15.75 in (400 mm)
Oil Capacity 6.5 fl oz (192.23 mL) 10.88 fl oz (321.76 mL)
Oiler Adjustable flow, no flow at idle
Dimensions & Weight
Weight 12.17 lb (5.52 kg) 11.71 lb (5.31 kg)
General
Power Source gas gas
Sound Power Level 115 dB(A)
Sound Pressure 106 dB(A)
Vibration Level 4 m/s²