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2 models side by side, spec by spec.
Independent reference database. Specs are compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.
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Each model's factual fit, from its duty class and key specs — no winner declared.
- Stihl MS 291 Farm & ranch occasional firewood, limbing, fence-line clearing, and storm cleanup (56 cc · 18-in bar)
- Echo CS-590 Timber Wolf Forestry / production felling and bucking larger trunks in sustained professional use (60 cc · 18-in bar)
Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on — stihlusa.com.
Specs verified against the retailer listing on — baileysonline.com.
| Spec | Stihl MS 291 | Echo CS-590 Timber Wolf |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 3.39 cu in (55.5 cc) | 3.65 cu in (59.8 cc) |
| Engine Power | 3.8 hp | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 0.13 gal (0.5 L) | 0.17 gal (0.65 L) |
| Power | 2.8 kW | — |
| Power-to-Weight | 2 kg/kW | — |
| Bar & Chain | ||
| Chain Gauge | 0.050 in | 0.050 in |
| Chain Pitch | .325" | 3/8" |
| Guide Bar Length | 17.99 in (457 mm) | 17.99 in (457 mm) |
| Oil Capacity | 8.12 fl oz (240 mL) | 10.2 fl oz (301.65 mL) |
| Oiler | — | Automatic/Adjustable (Clutch-Driven) |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Length | 17.72 in (450 mm) | — |
| System Weight | 15.45 lb (7.01 kg) | — |
| Weight | 12.41 lb (5.63 kg) | 13.21 lb (5.99 kg) |
| General | ||
| Anti-Vibration | — | Yes |
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Warranty | — | 5 yr |