The Husqvarna 133 SE /SG was launched in 1981, with Husqvarna sharing this about it on their history page:
From the first Husqvarna 90 to today’s 572 XP®, Husqvarna has used many number combinations to name chainsaws over the last half-century.
Sometimes, the numbers have taken on meanings of their own. Following its release in 1981, the Husqvarna 133 became very popular in Japan – much more so than the Husqvarna 444 or other saws with the number 4 in the name.
Traditions in many Asian cultures associate the number 3 with love, while 4 is associated with death. Fortunately, Husqvarna made relatively safe chainsaws!
Meanwhile, it was the saw’s heated handles that earned it the love of forestry workers in northern Europe.
And they shared the following video of the saw in action as part of their 60th anniversary marketing in 2019:
This month showcasing the sound of the Husqvarna 133SG in action!
It’s the 60th anniversary of our chainsaw range, and we can honestly say we still haven’t tired of hearing a Husqvarna chainsaw machine in action.
Let’s watch this chainsaw’s performance on the go.
The 133 SE and SG are essentially the same, the only difference being the heated handles on the SG version.
Specifications
| General Information | |
| Manufacturer | Husqvarna Vapenfabriks AB – Huskvarna, Sweden |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Operator configuration | One Man operation |
| Construction | Die cast magnesium |
| Colour scheme | Husqvarna Orange |
| Engine Specification | |
| Cylinder displacement | 34 cc (2.1 cu in) |
| Number of cylinders | 1 |
| Cylinder bore | 38 mm (1.496 in) |
| Stroke | 30 mm (1.181 in) |
| Cylinder type | Aluminum with chrome plated bore |
| Intake method | Piston ported |
| Maximum engine speed | Approx. 11,500–12,500 rpm (free) |
| Ignition System | |
| Magneto type | Electronic |
| Ignition timing | Fixed |
| Flywheel/coil air gap | 0.3 mm (0.012 in) |
| Spark plug | Bosch WS7F |
| Spark plug gap | 0.5 mm (0.020 in) |
| Fuel & Lubrication System | |
| Carburetor | Walbro HDA-1, 12A series |
| Fuel tank capacity | Approx. 0.30 L (300 ml / 10 fl oz) |
| Fuel oil ratio | 40:1 |
| Recommended fuel octane | Regular grade gasoline |
| Oil pump | Automatic, adjustable |
| Drive & Clutch | |
| Clutch type | Centrifugal |
| Drive type | Direct |
| Chain brake | Yes (mechanical) |
| Handlebar system | Anti-vibration |
| Crankshaft main bearings | Ball |
| Cutting Equipment | |
| Chain pitch | .325 in |
| Bar mount pattern | 01 |
| Shortest guide bar supplied | 33 cm (13 in) |
| Longest guide bar supplied | 40 cm (16 in) |
| Weight | |
| Weight (with 13 in bar & chain) | Approx. 5.2–5.5 kg (11.5–12 lb) |
Download Husqvarna 133 SE 1981 IPL.
Husqvarna 133 SE examples
This beautiful Husqvarna 133 SE is listed on eBay at the time of writing for US $1,650.00 with seller seller ‘kygtx’.
(We don’t have any relationship with this seller, but his reviews look very good, and he sells some fantastic vintage chainsaws.)
Here’s the listing description:
OEM Husqvarna 133SE Chainsaw
Like new 133SE being sold for parts due to the fact I can’t be responsible for messed up carb tuning. Saw has been run but has not cut wood. A very rare find. Runs and oils like it should. Questions hit me up.
And here’s another mint condition 133 SE from the OPE Forum.
