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- HUSQVARNA 585 Forestry / production felling and bucking larger trunks in sustained professional use (86 cc · 28-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 585 | Stihl MS 500i |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 5.25 cu in (86 cc) | 4.83 cu in (79.2 cc) |
| Engine Power | 6.9 hp | 6.8 hp |
| Fuel Capacity | — | 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 | 3/8" | 3/8" |
| Guide Bar Length | 27.56 in (700 mm) | 17.99 in (457 mm) |
| Oil Capacity | 14.24 fl oz (421.13 mL) | — |
| Oiler | Adjustable flow, no flow at idle | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Length | — | 18.43 in (468 mm) |
| System Weight | — | 17.39 lb (7.89 kg) |
| Weight | 16.49 lb (7.48 kg) | 14 lb (6.35 kg) |
| General | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Sound Power Level | 119 dB(A) | — |
| Sound Pressure | 112 dB(A) | — |
| Vibration Level | 6.7 m/s² | — |