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- Echo CS-4010 Homeowner occasional cutting: limbing, small trees, and light firewood around the property (42 cc · 18-in bar)
- Stihl MS 250 Homeowner occasional cutting: limbing, small trees, and light firewood around the property (45 cc · 18-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-4010 | Stihl MS 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 2.54 cu in (41.6 cc) | 2.77 cu in (45.4 cc) |
| Engine Power | — | 3 hp |
| Fuel Capacity | 0.09 gal (0.35 L) | 0.12 gal (0.47 L) |
| Power | — | 2.2 kW |
| Power-to-Weight | — | 2.1 kg/kW |
| Bar & Chain | ||
| Chain Gauge | — | 0.050 in |
| Chain Pitch | — | .325" |
| Guide Bar Length | 17.99 in (457 mm) | 17.99 in (457 mm) |
| Oil Capacity | 7.8 fl oz (230.67 mL) | 6.76 fl oz (200 mL) |
| Oiler | Automatic | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Length | — | 16.34 in (415 mm) |
| System Weight | — | 12.3 lb (5.58 kg) |
| Weight | 9.39 lb (4.26 kg) | 10.1 lb (4.58 kg) |
| General | ||
| Anti-Vibration | Yes | — |
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Warranty | 5 yr | — |