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- HUSQVARNA 130 Homeowner occasional cutting: limbing, small trees, and light firewood around the property (38 cc · 16-in bar)
- Stihl MS 172 C-E Homeowner occasional cutting: limbing, small trees, and light firewood around the property (32 cc · 16-in bar)
Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on — husqvarna.com.
Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on — stihlusa.com.
| Spec | HUSQVARNA 130 | Stihl MS 172 C-E |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 2.32 cu in (38 cc) | 1.94 cu in (31.8 cc) |
| Engine Power | 2 hp | 1.9 hp |
| Fuel Capacity | 0.07 gal (0.26 L) | 0.11 gal (0.4 L) |
| Power | — | 1.4 kW |
| Power-to-Weight | — | 3.4 kg/kW |
| Bar & Chain | ||
| Chain Gauge | 0.050 in | 0.043 in |
| Chain Pitch | 3/8" LP | 3/8" |
| Guide Bar Length | 15.75 in (400 mm) | 15.98 in (406 mm) |
| Oil Capacity | 8.78 fl oz (259.77 mL) | 9.5 fl oz (280.95 mL) |
| Oiler | Automatic | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Length | — | 16.14 in (410 mm) |
| System Weight | — | 11.71 lb (5.31 kg) |
| Weight | 10.36 lb (4.7 kg) | 10.41 lb (4.72 kg) |
| General | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Sound Power Level | 116 dB(A) | — |
| Sound Pressure | 102 dB(A) | — |
| Vibration Level | 3.72 m/s² | — |