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- Echo CS-310 Homeowner occasional cutting: limbing, small trees, and light firewood around the property (30 cc · 14-in bar)
- Stihl MS 162 Homeowner occasional cutting: limbing, small trees, and light firewood around the property (30 cc · 16-in bar)
Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on — echo-usa.com.
Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on — stihlusa.com.
| Spec | Echo CS-310 | Stihl MS 162 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 1.86 cu in (30.5 cc) | 1.84 cu in (30.1 cc) |
| Engine Power | — | 1.6 hp |
| Fuel Capacity | 0.07 gal (0.25 L) | 0.11 gal (0.4 L) |
| Power | — | 1.2 kW |
| Power-to-Weight | — | 3.8 kg/kW |
| Bar & Chain | ||
| Chain Gauge | — | 0.043 in |
| Chain Pitch | — | 3/8" |
| Guide Bar Length | 14.02 in (356 mm) | 15.98 in (406 mm) |
| Oil Capacity | 8.8 fl oz (260.25 mL) | 9.5 fl oz (280.95 mL) |
| Oiler | Automatic (Clutch-Driven) | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Length | — | 15.55 in (395 mm) |
| System Weight | — | 11.35 lb (5.15 kg) |
| Weight | 8.8 lb (3.99 kg) | 9.9 lb (4.49 kg) |
| General | ||
| Anti-Vibration | Yes | — |
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Warranty | 5 yr | — |