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2 models side by side, spec by spec.
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- Stihl MS 400 C-M Forestry / production felling and bucking larger trunks in sustained professional use (67 cc · 20-in bar)
- Shindaiwa 600SX Rear Handle Farm & ranch occasional firewood, limbing, fence-line clearing, and storm cleanup (60 cc · 20-in bar)
Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on — stihlusa.com.
Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on — shindaiwa-usa.com.
| Spec | Stihl MS 400 C-M | Shindaiwa 600SX Rear Handle |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 4.08 cu in (66.8 cc) | 3.65 cu in (59.8 cc) |
| Engine Power | 5.4 hp | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 0.16 gal (0.6 L) | 0.17 gal (0.65 L) |
| Power | 4 kW | — |
| Power-to-Weight | 1.45 kg/kW | — |
| Bar & Chain | ||
| Chain Gauge | 0.050 in | — |
| Chain Pitch | 3/8" | — |
| Guide Bar Length | 20 in (508 mm) | 20 in (508 mm) |
| Oil Capacity | 11 fl oz (325.31 mL) | 10.2 fl oz (301.65 mL) |
| Oiler | — | Auto/Adjustable |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Length | 18.15 in (461 mm) | — |
| System Weight | 15.7 lb (7.12 kg) | — |
| Weight | 12.7 lb (5.76 kg) | 13.69 lb (6.21 kg) |
| General | ||
| Anti-Vibration | — | Yes |
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Warranty | — | 5 yr |