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- Stihl MS 311 Farm & ranch occasional firewood, limbing, fence-line clearing, and storm cleanup (59 cc · 18-in bar)
- HUSQVARNA 555 Farm & ranch occasional firewood, limbing, fence-line clearing, and storm cleanup (60 cc · 18-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 311 | HUSQVARNA 555 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 3.6 cu in (59 cc) | 3.65 cu in (59.8 cc) |
| Engine Power | 4.2 hp | 4.16 hp |
| Fuel Capacity | 0.16 gal (0.6 L) | — |
| Power | 3.1 kW | — |
| Power-to-Weight | 2 kg/kW | — |
| Bar & Chain | ||
| Chain Gauge | 0.050 in | 0.050 in |
| Chain Pitch | 3/8" | 3/8" |
| Guide Bar Length | 17.99 in (457 mm) | 17.72 in (450 mm) |
| Oil Capacity | 11.83 fl oz (350 mL) | 11.2 fl oz (331.22 mL) |
| Oiler | — | Adjustable flow |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Length | 18.03 in (458 mm) | — |
| System Weight | 16.73 lb (7.59 kg) | — |
| Weight | 13.8 lb (6.26 kg) | 13.01 lb (5.9 kg) |
| General | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Sound Power Level | — | 115 dB(A) |
| Sound Pressure | — | 106 dB(A) |
| Vibration Level | — | 3.2 m/s² |