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- HUSQVARNA 3120 XP Forestry / production felling and bucking larger trunks in sustained professional use (119 cc · 24-in bar)
- Stihl MS 500i Forestry / production felling and bucking larger trunks in sustained professional use (79 cc · 18-in bar)
Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on — husqvarna.com.
Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on — stihl.co.uk.
| Spec | HUSQVARNA 3120 XP | Stihl MS 500i |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 7.25 cu in (118.8 cc) | 4.83 cu in (79.2 cc) |
| Engine Power | 8.31 hp | 6.8 hp |
| Fuel Capacity | 0.33 gal (1.25 L) | 0.19 gal (0.71 L) |
| Power | — | 5 kW |
| Power-to-Weight | — | 1.26 kg/kW |
| Bar & Chain | ||
| Chain Gauge | 0.063 in | 0.050 in |
| Chain Pitch | .404" | 3/8" |
| Guide Bar Length | 24.02 in (610 mm) | 17.99 in (457 mm) |
| Oil Capacity | 23.68 fl oz (700.3 mL) | — |
| Oiler | Automatic | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Length | — | 18.43 in (468 mm) |
| System Weight | — | 17.39 lb (7.89 kg) |
| Weight | 22.91 lb (10.39 kg) | 14 lb (6.35 kg) |
| General | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Sound Power Level | 116 dB(A) | — |
| Sound Pressure | 102 dB(A) | — |
| Vibration Level | 6.7 m/s² | — |