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- Shindaiwa 493 Rear Handle Farm & ranch occasional firewood, limbing, fence-line clearing, and storm cleanup (50 cc · 16-in bar)
- Stihl MS 261 Farm & ranch occasional firewood, limbing, fence-line clearing, and storm cleanup (50 cc · 16-in bar)
Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on — shindaiwa-usa.com.
Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on — stihlusa.com.
| Spec | Shindaiwa 493 Rear Handle | Stihl MS 261 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 3.06 cu in (50.2 cc) | 3.06 cu in (50.2 cc) |
| Engine Power | — | 4.1 hp |
| Fuel Capacity | 0.13 gal (0.48 L) | — |
| Power | — | 3 kW |
| Power-to-Weight | — | 1.6 kg/kW |
| Bar & Chain | ||
| Chain Gauge | — | 0.050 in |
| Chain Pitch | — | .325" |
| Guide Bar Length | 15.98 in (406 mm) | 15.98 in (406 mm) |
| Oil Capacity | 11.16 fl oz (330.04 mL) | — |
| Oiler | Auto/Adjustable | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Length | — | 17.64 in (448 mm) |
| System Weight | — | 13.62 lb (6.18 kg) |
| Weight | 11.11 lb (5.04 kg) | 10.89 lb (4.94 kg) |
| General | ||
| Anti-Vibration | Yes | — |
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Warranty | 5 yr | — |