The Shindaiwa 431sx has been designed to be ultra lightweight with unbelievable power. The saw weighs just 4.3 kg yet has a 42.9cc professional grade engine that provides an impressive 2.3 kW of power. These specifications give it the best power to weight ratio in its class. Suitable for smaller jobs like cutting firewood all the way up to the felling of small trees, the 431sx offers versatility for the professional. The industry leading air filtration system utilises centrifugal forces to remove dust and debris before reaching the automotive style, heavy duty air filter. This is a scaled down version of the system found in the Shindaiwa 731sx.
431sx
The lightest and most powerful chain saw in its class. Fitted standard with an ultra light 18" (45cm) guide bar.
A$1,349.00
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Features for the professional
The 431sx is packed with features to increase productivity and make maintenance easy
Heavy duty aluminum handle with rubber grip and 3 point anti-vibration
Split crankcase construction and twin-ring piston
High volume air cleaner with centrifugal pre-filtration system
Adjustable oiler
Momentary stop switch for quick and easy engine restart
Flip-up lever caps for easy refilling while wearing gloves
Captive drop prevention bar nuts
Translucent fuel tank

Centrifugal separation system
The high performance pleated air filter element is teamed with a centrifugal air pre-filtering system to remove particulates from incoming air before it hits the air filter. This increases performance and reduces the need for air filter maintenance.

Lightest and most powerful in its class
Weighing just 4.3 kg with a 42.9cc engine that provides 2.3 kW power. The 431sx has the best power to weight ratio in its class.
Best Features
Power to weight
Super light-weight design with exceptional power.
Ergonomic
Designed to maximise efficiency and comfort.
Powerful
Provides 70 ps/L of power.
Product Details
Engine displacement (cm³) | 42.9 |
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Output (kw) | 2.3 |
Output (ps) | 3.1 |
Dry Weight (kg) | 4.3 |
Fuel tank capacity (l) | 0.40 |
Chain Oil Tank Capacity (mL) | 270 |
Fuel Consumption At Maximum Engine Power (L/h) | 1.24 |
Saw Chain Pitch (inch) | 0.325 |
Guide Bar Gauge (inch) | 0.050 |
Applicable Bar Length (cm/inch) 1 | 33, 35, 40, 45 / 13, 14, 16, 18 |
Vibration Front handle/Rear handle (m/s²) | 3.3 / 3.1 |
Sound power level (dB(A)) | 111.2 |
Sound pressure level (dB(A)) | 102.0 |
CO² (g/kW・h) 2 | 846 |
Carburettor | Diaphragm |
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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.