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Husqvarna 550 XP vs STIHL MS 261

    Husqvarna 550 XP Chainsaw
    Husqvarna 550 XP
      STIHL MS 261 Chainsaw
      STIHL MS 261
      Available colors
      User rating
      251
      3.3 out of 5
      251 user ratings
      5 stars
      		19 %
      4 stars
      		18 %
      3 stars
      		39 %
      2 stars
      		16 %
      1 stars
      		6 %
      327
      3.4 out of 5
      327 user ratings
      5 stars
      		18 %
      4 stars
      		21 %
      3 stars
      		45 %
      2 stars
      		12 %
      1 stars
      		1 %

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      Technical details

      Husqvarna 550 XPHusqvarna 550 XP
      STIHL MS 261STIHL MS 261
      Maximum noise level116.0 dB113.0 dB

      Design

      Husqvarna 550 XPHusqvarna 550 XP
      STIHL MS 261STIHL MS 261
      Colour of productBlack,Silver,OrangeBlack,Grey,Orange
      Fuel tank capacity0.01 gal0.01 gal
      Fuel tank0.11 gal0.11 gal

      Dimensions

      Husqvarna 550 XPHusqvarna 550 XP
      STIHL MS 261STIHL MS 261
      Weight10.8 lb11.46 lb
      Bar length range50 - 3350 - 30
      Oil tank0.06 gal0.06 gal

      Power

      Husqvarna 550 XPHusqvarna 550 XP
      STIHL MS 261STIHL MS 261
      Power2800.0 W2834.0 W
      Power sourcePetrol drivenPetrol driven

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              Husqvarna 550 XP vs STIHL MS 261 - User Opinions

              • pauletta
                over 1 year ago
                Without guide bars and chains, the 550 weights 6 kg while the 261 comes in at 5.5 kg. Ready to go with Pixel/Picco guide bars (15” for 550 and 16” for Stihl), the 550 weights around 6.84 kg while the 261 weights 6.34 kg.Mar 15, 2019
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