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- Stihl MSA 200 C-B Battery fleet quiet, low-maintenance crew work: pruning, limbing, and small-tree cutting (14-in bar)
- Makita XCU08Z — 36V LXT Brushless 14" Top Handle , Tool Only Arborist (top-handle) trained climbers pruning and limbing aloft on a rope and harness (14-in bar)
Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on — stihl.co.uk.
Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on — makitatools.com.
| Spec | Stihl MSA 200 C-B | Makita XCU08Z — 36V LXT Brushless 14" Top Handle , Tool Only |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Power | 1.5 kW | — |
| Battery & Electric | ||
| Battery System | AP | 2X 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion |
| Max Voltage | 40 V | — |
| Power Consumption | 1.8 kW | — |
| Recommended Battery | AP 300 S | — |
| Voltage | 36 V | 36 V |
| Bar & Chain | ||
| Chain Gauge | 0.043 in | 0.043 in |
| Chain Pitch | 1/4" / 3/8" | 3/8" LP |
| Guide Bar Length | 14.02 in (356 mm) | 14.02 in (356 mm) |
| Max Chain Speed | — | 20.02 m/s |
| Oil Capacity | 7.1 fl oz (210 mL) | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Length | 16.69 in (424 mm) | — |
| System Weight | 8.11 lb (3.68 kg) | 10.2 lb (4.63 kg) |
| Weight | 7.28 lb (3.3 kg) | 7.41 lb (3.36 kg) |
| General | ||
| Power Source | battery | battery |