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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 881 MAGNUM Forestry / production felling and bucking larger trunks in sustained professional use (121 cc · 36-in bar)

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

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

Specification comparison: HUSQVARNA 3120 XP® vs MS 881 MAGNUM®
Spec HUSQVARNA 3120 XP Stihl MS 881 MAGNUM
Engine
Displacement 7.25 cu in (118.8 cc) 7.4 cu in (121.3 cc)
Engine Power 8.31 hp 8.7 hp
Fuel Capacity 0.33 gal (1.25 L) 0.34 gal (1.3 L)
Power 6.4 kW
Power-to-Weight 1.5 kg/kW
Bar & Chain
Chain Gauge 0.063 in 0.063 in
Chain Pitch .404" .404"
Guide Bar Length 24.02 in (610 mm) 35.98 in (914 mm)
Oil Capacity 23.68 fl oz (700.3 mL) 23.67 fl oz (700 mL)
Oiler Automatic
Dimensions & Weight
Length 21.65 in (550 mm)
System Weight 28.73 lb (13.03 kg)
Weight 22.91 lb (10.39 kg) 21.41 lb (9.71 kg)
General
Power Source gas gas
Sound Power Level 116 dB(A)
Sound Pressure 102 dB(A)
Vibration Level 6.7 m/s²