Home / Compare
Comparison
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.
Best suited for
Each model's factual fit, from its duty class and key specs — no winner declared.
- Stihl MS 311 Farm & ranch occasional firewood, limbing, fence-line clearing, and storm cleanup (59 cc · 18-in bar)
- Makita EA5600FREG — 18" 56 cc Ridgeline Farm & ranch occasional firewood, limbing, fence-line clearing, and storm cleanup (56 cc · 18-in bar)
Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on — stihlusa.com.
Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on — makitatools.com.
| Spec | Stihl MS 311 | Makita EA5600FREG — 18" 56 cc Ridgeline |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 3.6 cu in (59 cc) | 3.39 cu in (55.6 cc) |
| Engine Power | 4.2 hp | 4.1 hp |
| Fuel Capacity | 0.16 gal (0.6 L) | 0.15 gal (0.57 L) |
| Power | 3.1 kW | — |
| Power-to-Weight | 2 kg/kW | — |
| Battery & Electric | ||
| No-Load Speed | — | 13800 rpm |
| Bar & Chain | ||
| Chain Gauge | 0.050 in | 0.050 in |
| Chain Pitch | 3/8" | 3/8" |
| Guide Bar Length | 17.99 in (457 mm) | 17.99 in (457 mm) |
| Oil Capacity | 11.83 fl oz (350 mL) | 10.8 fl oz (319.39 mL) |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Length | 18.03 in (458 mm) | — |
| System Weight | 16.73 lb (7.59 kg) | — |
| Weight | 13.8 lb (6.26 kg) | 12.81 lb (5.81 kg) |
| General | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |