In the late 1950s, as chainsaws transitioned from heavy two-man tools to lightweight, one-man machines, Clinton (an American engine manufacturer) launched an aggressive push into the UK market. Distributed by Lambretta Concessionaires Ltd of Croydon, Surrey, this eye-catching green-and-white brochure promoted their “All-Purpose” direct-drive and professional models.
The estimated year of publication for this brochure/catalog is 1959. It features the D50/D55 Handy, D60/D65 Professional, R6061 Selecto-speed, and R6062 Dual-Matic models.
18 trees felled by one man in half an hour . . .
One Man with a Clinton Chainsaw Does the Work of a Gang…
A completely unskilled man, using a Clinton Chainsaw for the first time, felled 18 trees varying between 6 and 9 inches across in half an hour, without effort or fatigue. Normal cutting time for two men with an ordinary saw: at least 2½ back-breaking hours.
That’s an 85% Cut in Labour Cost
Re-examine YOUR labour costs in the light of these facts!
On another occasion, a Clinton D50 Handy Chainsaw cut a 2 ft. 9 in. diameter oak—seasoned for 18 months and having three internal knot sections—in ONLY 1 MINUTE 29 SECONDS.
And this is by no means outstanding by Clinton standards. Such achievements are the rule rather than the exception.
At this rate, a Clinton Chainsaw can pay for itself in a matter of weeks. Skill with a Clinton can be attained quickly, giving even more impressive results.
Perfect Pin-Point Weight Balance
Makes the Clinton Chainsaw effortless to operate in any cutting position, and easily portable.
Cuts at Any Angle
Diaphragm-type carburettor with built-in fuel pump operates perfectly at any angle—on its side or upside down—allowing the saw to be used in any position. No time-wasting angle adjustments.
Fingertip Controls
For easy, safe operation. Fingertip trigger throttle gives smooth, positive acceleration and immediate cutting power without risk of stalling. The saw is stationary when the engine idles.
Full Power
Full power is transferred from the 4 or 6 h.p. engine direct to the saw by the sensational new centrifugal-type, positive-action clutch.
Self-Adjusting Sprag
Engages in timber, allowing the saw to cut through the tree by virtue of its own weight, without pressure from the operator. Straight-line cutting—a feature of Clinton chain sawing—makes parallel slicing simple.
Quick-starting D50/D55 Handy
Direct-drive chainsaw for all-purpose cutting at high speed. Easy to handle and economical. Cuts everything but the biggest trees. Weighs only 23 lbs. Guide bar lengths 14″, 16″, 20″.
Quick-starting D60/D65 Professional
Direct-drive Rotary-roller clutch transfers full power from engine to saw. Makes light work even of the bigger timber. Guide bar lengths 14″, 16″, 20″, 26″. Bow-saw attachment 15″.
Quick-starting R6061 Selecto-speed Professional
3-speed transmission. Low speed gear ratio 3·77:1 — high speed gear ratio 1·5:1 — intermediate speed gear ratio 2·05:1. Gears easily and quickly interchangeable. Guide bar lengths 14″, 16″, 20″, 36″, 42″. Bow-saw attachments 15″, 18″.
Quick-starting R6062 Dual-Matic Professional
Finger-flick gives automatic choice of two cutting speeds . . . high speed direct drive or low gear lugging power for the biggest timbers. Guide bar lengths 14″, 16″, 20″, 36″, 42″. Bow-saw attachments 15″, 18″.
BOW-SAW ATTACHMENT for planking and ground-logging . . . can be fixed in a minute.
Push-button for automatic chain lubrication, operated whilst the saw is cutting.
Quick-starting recoil starter—with 18,000 volt spark—requires little effort.
Wear-resisting Stellite-tipped chain-guide bar for long life. Patent Stellite roller-tip device for extra heavy duty.
Carburettor intake and air filter positioned beneath tank—clear of dust.Precision engineered for complete reliability
CLINTON ALL-PURPOSE CHAINSAWS for:
FELLING • LOPPING • CROSS CUTTING • NOTCHING
LOG SAWING • ROOT CUTTING • PARALLEL SLICING
HEDGING • OVERHEAD CUTTING • PRUNING
FLUSH-TO-GROUND CUTTING • BUCKING AND UNDER-BUCKING
FIREWOOD CUTTING • BRUSH CLEARINGand have applications in many industries:
FORESTRY • TIMBER • FARMING • SAWMILLING • BUILDING SITE CLEARANCE
BUS ROUTE PRUNING • HIGHWAY AND TELEPHONE WAY CLEARANCE
ON ESTATES • AT COUNTRY HOMES • ON CAMP SITES • IN PUBLIC PARKS
and also for SILAGE CUTTING – an entirely new application
See this collection of vintage chainsaw ads for more examples like this Clinton Chainsaw brochure.
