Stihl MS 231 vs Echo CS-355T Chainsaw Comparisons
Specs that are different are highlighted in red. Specs that are better are written in bold. Notice that a chainsaw with a significantly larger number of bolded specifications is not necessarily a better chainsaw.
Chainsaw Details
Subjects of comparisons - brand and model.
| Manufacturer | Stihl | Echo |
| Model | MS 231 | CS-355T |
| Photo |  |
 |
| Class | Homeowner | Profesional |
| Warranty homeowner | 365 days 1 year |
1825 days 5 year |
| Warranty commercial | 90 days 0.25 year |
365 days 1 year |
| Your rating |
Engine Specs Comparison
Power, displacement and type of fuel of the chainsaws.
| Fuel type | Gas | Gas |
| Fuel oil ratio | 50:1 | 50:1 |
| Weight | ~4.8 kg ~10.58 lbs |
~3.6 kg ~7.94 lbs |
| Engine | Stihl 2-Mix | Echo 2-stroke |
| Power | 2.7 hp 2.01 kW |
1.6 hp 1.19 kW |
| Displacement | 42.6 cm³ 2.6 in³ |
35.8 cm³ 2.18 in³ |
| Torque | Nm | Nm |
| Idle speed | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Max speed | 12800 RPM | 14500 RPM |
| Spark plug | NGK CMR6H, Bosch USR4AC | NGK BPM8Y |
| Spark plug gap | 0.5 mm 0.02 in |
0.65 mm 0.025 in |
Chain and Bar Comparison
Detailed chain and bar specifications side by side.
| Bar length | 40.64 cm 16 in |
35.56 cm 14 in |
| Min bar length | 35.56 cm 14 in |
30.48 cm 12 in |
| Max bar length | 45.72 cm 18 in |
40.64 cm 16 in |
| Chain | Picco Micro 3 (PM3) | Semi Chisel |
| Pitch | 3/8" P | 3/8" |
| Gauge | 1.3 mm 0.05 in |
1.3 mm 0.05 in |
| Sprocket | Spur 7 Tooth | Spur 6 Tooth |
Other specs
Fuel consumption, noise and liquid capacities.
| Fuel consumption | 1.06 l/hr 0.28 gal/hr |
2.33 l/hr 0.62 gal/hr |
| Fuel capacity | 0.39 l 13.19 fl oz |
0.33 l 11.16 fl oz |
| Oil tank capacity | 0.2 l 6.76 fl oz |
0.24 l 8.12 fl oz |
| Noise (ear level) | 103 dB(A) | 97 dB(A) |
| Vibration front | 3.9 m/s² 12.8 ft/s² |
4 m/s² 13.12 ft/s² |
| Vibration rear | 3.9 m/s² 12.8 ft/s² |
5.2 m/s² 17.06 ft/s² |
Disclaimer: The data and chainsaw specs on our website are provided on "as is, as available basis" without warranty of any kind. Chainsawspecs.com is not responsible for any possible damages caused by errors on our site. Double check all the information directly on the manufacturer sites.