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- Stihl MS 212 C-BE Homeowner occasional cutting: limbing, small trees, and light firewood around the property (39 cc · 18-in bar)
- HUSQVARNA 435 Homeowner occasional cutting: limbing, small trees, and light firewood around the property (41 cc · 16-in bar)
Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on — stihlusa.com.
Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on — husqvarna.com.
| Spec | Stihl MS 212 C-BE | HUSQVARNA 435 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 2.36 cu in (38.6 cc) | 2.5 cu in (40.9 cc) |
| Engine Power | 2.4 hp | 2.2 hp |
| Fuel Capacity | 0.11 gal (0.4 L) | 0.1 gal (0.37 L) |
| Power | 1.8 kW | — |
| Power-to-Weight | 2.8 kg/kW | — |
| Bar & Chain | ||
| Chain Gauge | 0.050 in | 0.050 in |
| Chain Pitch | 3/8" | .325" |
| Guide Bar Length | 17.99 in (457 mm) | 15.75 in (400 mm) |
| Oil Capacity | 9.5 fl oz (280.95 mL) | 8.48 fl oz (250.78 mL) |
| Oiler | — | Fixed flow |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Length | 16.14 in (410 mm) | — |
| System Weight | 12.74 lb (5.78 kg) | — |
| Weight | 10.8 lb (4.9 kg) | 9.79 lb (4.44 kg) |
| General | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Sound Power Level | — | 114 dB(A) |
| Sound Pressure | — | 102 dB(A) |
| Vibration Level | — | 3.1 m/s² |