Superb power to weight balance with an ergonomic design make the 280TCSs a small powerhouse.

Small and powerful.
Superbly balanced and lightweight. Ideal arborist saw for arboricultural off-ground work. Heavy-duty construction and reliability make this the perfect choice for the professional arborist requiring a petrol chainsaw for general use.

Side access chain tensioner.
The side access tensioning is easily accessible for chain adjustments. Drop prevention nuts ensure you'll never lose a nut whilst on a job.

Ergonomic rap-around handle.
The rap-around handle is designed to encourage industry best practice, requiring the operator to use both hands whenever possible. This also helps to make this petrol chainsaw comfortable to use for extended periods of time.
Best Features.
Lightweight
Engineered to weigh less whilst retaining robust durability.
Ergonomics
Designed to maximise efficiency and comfort.
Easy start engine
Shindaiwa’s patented system for effortless starting.
Product Details.
Engine displacement (cm³) | 26.9 |
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Output (kw) | 1.07 |
Output (ps) | 1.46 |
Dry Weight (kg) | 3.0 |
Fuel tank capacity (l) | 0.24 |
Chain Oil Tank Capacity (mL) | 160 |
Fuel Consumption At Maximum Engine Power (L/h) | 0.68 |
Priming Pump | Yes |
Ignition System | CDI |
Start Assist System | Soft start |
Chain Brake | Inertia |
Choke w/ Automatic Fast Idle Release | Yes |
Chain Tensioner | Side |
Saw Chain Pitch (inch) | 1/4 |
Guide Bar Gauge (inch) | 0.050 |
Applicable Bar Length (cm/inch) 1 | 20, 25 / 8, 10 |
Sound pressure level (dB(A)) | 98.9 |
Sound power level (dB(A)) | 107.6 |
CO² (g/kW・h) 2 | 1104 |
Vibration Front handle/Rear handle (m/s²) | 3.9 / 4.2 |
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- Not all lengths available in every country. Available bar lengths may incur differing RRPs. Please check with your local dealer.
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- This CO² measurement results from testing a (parent) engine representative of the engine type (engine family) over a fixed test cycle under laboratory conditions and does not imply or express any guarantee of the performance of a particular engine.