The Dolmar CC 109 is an early German one-man muscle saw from Dolmar’s pure, pre-Sachs and pre-Makita years. It delivers a full 80 cc of piston-ported two-stroke muscle, housed in tough die-cast magnesium and dressed in that bold, era-defining orange and green.
The restored model pictured in this post is listed on eBay (at the time of writing) with seller ‘szabsa76’, whose saws we have featured extensively on the blog, including the 87cc Dolmar Super CC 117.
Dolmar CC Type 109
The full listing description on eBay:
Vintage Dolmar CC 109 chainsaw,fully restored and in excellent working condition
I am offering for sale the DOLMAR CC 109 chainsaw shown in the photos, meticulously restored, featuring a hard-nose guide bar and a .404″ Stihl chain. The saw has new crankshaft seals and new carburetor gaskets. It has been repainted in its original factory color. It starts easily, runs strong, and the oiling system works flawlessly.
Due to its age, this chainsaw is not recommended for regular woodcutting, but rather for a collection.
No warranty and no returns!
International shipping is available.
If you are located in Europe, please contact me, as I can offer a discount on the shipping cost.
The listing price is US $690.00.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Dolmar CC, series or assembly number 109. |
| Manufacturer | DOLMAR Maschinen-Fabrik GmbH & Co., Hamburg, Germany. |
| Production period | Introduced in 1961 and discontinued in 1967. |
| Historical era | A true pre-Sachs, pre-Makita Dolmar. The company later became Sachs-Dolmar after a 1975 majority purchase by Fichtel & Sachs, and Makita bought the firm in 1991. |
| Engine type | Single-cylinder two-stroke, piston-ported. |
| Displacement | 80 cc (4.88 cu in.) |
| Power | Surviving sources differ. The original manual shows 4.7 PS DIN and 6.5 PS SAE at 6500 rpm, while the collector profile lists 5 DIN hp and 8 SAE hp. |
| Maximum engine speed | 6500 rpm. |
| Cylinder | Light-alloy or aluminum cylinder with hard chrome running surface. |
| Crankshaft and mains | Roller-bearing crankshaft, with roller main bearings noted in the collector profile. |
| Ignition | Bosch flywheel magneto ignition. |
| Carburetor | Tillotson diaphragm carburetor, identified as HL series in the collector profile. |
| Carburetor note | The manual says the Tillotson carb works in all positions and is largely maintenance-free when clean. |
| Starter | Rewind starter, described as a Dolmar automatic rewind or “reversierstarter”. |
| Clutch and drive | Direct drive through a centrifugal dry clutch. The manual describes a three-segment clutch arrangement. |
| Oiling system | Mechanically driven automatic oil pump with quantity regulation. |
| Construction | Die-cast magnesium construction. |
| Weight | 10 kg, about 22 lb. |
| Operator setup | One-man saw with a rigid handlebar system. |
| Handle variants | The January 1964 parts list shows both a pistol-grip version and a straight-handle version. |
| Chain brake | None fitted. |
| Chain pitch | .404 in. |
| Chain type | Period descriptions differ. The manual describes a hard-chromed Dolmar three-link plane-tooth chain, while other sources list Dolmar Silver Arrow chipper chain. |
| Guide bar sizes | The manual lists a standard 40 cm setup and optional 50 cm bar, with or without roller nose. Others suggest bars from 17 in (43 cm) to 25 in (63 cm). |
| Fuel tank capacity | 1.1 litres. |
| Oil tank capacity | 0.43 litres in the original manual. |
| Fuel mix ratio | Surviving sources differ here too. The original manual specifies 20:1, while the collector profile lists 25:1. |
| Fuel grade | Regular petrol. |
| Chain oil recommendation | Clean machine oil. |
| Air filter | Nylon screen filter system. |
| Spark plug | The manual lists Bosch W190/M11S, while the collector profile lists Bosch WK225-T1. Both sources specify a 0.5 mm plug gap. |
| Ignition service settings | Manual figures include 3 mm before top dead centre and a 0.3 to 0.4 mm contact gap. The collector profile also lists a 0.4 mm breaker-point setting and 0.25 to 0.39 mm flywheel to coil air gap. |
| Sprocket note | The manual says the chain sprocket is chrome-nickel steel and should be replaced when worn, especially before fitting a new chain. |
| Colour scheme | Dolmar orange with a green air-filter cover. |
| Surviving documentation | An official Makita-hosted vintage CC manual survives, along with a January 1964 spare parts list. |
Download the Dolmar CC manual (in German language) here.
