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- Stihl MS 881 MAGNUM Forestry / production felling and bucking larger trunks in sustained professional use (121 cc · 36-in bar)
- HUSQVARNA 585 Forestry / production felling and bucking larger trunks in sustained professional use (86 cc · 28-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 881 MAGNUM | HUSQVARNA 585 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 7.4 cu in (121.3 cc) | 5.25 cu in (86 cc) |
| Engine Power | 8.7 hp | 6.9 hp |
| Fuel Capacity | 0.34 gal (1.3 L) | — |
| Power | 6.4 kW | — |
| Power-to-Weight | 1.5 kg/kW | — |
| Bar & Chain | ||
| Chain Gauge | 0.063 in | 0.063 in |
| Chain Pitch | .404" | 3/8" |
| Guide Bar Length | 35.98 in (914 mm) | 27.56 in (700 mm) |
| Oil Capacity | 23.67 fl oz (700 mL) | 14.24 fl oz (421.13 mL) |
| Oiler | — | Adjustable flow, no flow at idle |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Length | 21.65 in (550 mm) | — |
| System Weight | 28.73 lb (13.03 kg) | — |
| Weight | 21.41 lb (9.71 kg) | 16.49 lb (7.48 kg) |
| General | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Sound Power Level | — | 119 dB(A) |
| Sound Pressure | — | 112 dB(A) |
| Vibration Level | — | 6.7 m/s² |