Husqvarna 261 Chainsaw Specifications and Features

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The Husqvarna 261 is a powerful homeowner model, produced in the late 90s – early 2000s. We have a screenshot below of the 261’s details from the Husqvarna website in the year 2000.

Specifications

SpecificationDetails
Model261
ManufacturerHusqvarna
Engine displacement61.5 cc (3.7 cu in)
Cylinder bore48 mm (1.89 in)
Stroke34 mm (1.34 in)
Idle speed2,700 rpm
Power output2.9 kW @ 9,600 rpm
Engine power (feature sheet)3.0 kW (4.2 hp)
Maximum no-load RPM13,000 rpm
Ignition manufacturerElectrolux
Ignition typeET
Spark plugChampion RCJ 7Y
Electrode gap0.020 in / 0.5 mm
CarburetorWalbro HDA144
Fuel tank capacity0.6 L (1.2 US pt / 1.27 pt listed in features)
Oil pump capacity @ 8,500 rpm6.5–13.5 ml/min
Bar oil capacity0.3 L (0.6 US pt / 0.63 pt listed in features)
Oil pump typeAutomatic
Weight (without bar & chain)5.8 kg (12.7–12.8 lb)
Power-to-weight ratio0.52 kW/kg
Chain pitch.325″ or 3/8″
Drive link thickness0.050″ (1.3 mm) or 0.058″ (1.5 mm)
Drive sprocket7 teeth
Chain speed at max power18.5 m/s
Recommended bar lengths13″–20″ (33–51 cm)
Usable cutting length12″–19″ (30–49 cm)
Standard bar (feature sheet)16″
Optional bars18″, 20″

Download the Husqvarna 261 user manual here.

FEATURES

  • Air Injection
  • LowVib®
  • Smart Start™
  • Cylinder displacement-
  • 3.8 cu. in. (62 cc)
  • Engine power- 3.0 kW (4.2 hp)
  • Maximum no-load RPMs- 13,000
  • Fuel capacity- 1.27 pt (0.60 litres)
  • Bar oil capacity- 0.63 pt (0.30 litres)
  • Chain pitch- 3/8″
  • Weight w/o bar and chain-
  • 12.8 lbs (5.8 kg)
  • Power-to-weight ratio kW/kg- .52
  • Bar length- 16″

OPTIONS

  • 18″, 20″ bars
    (Pricing will vary with options)

husqvarna 261 specs overview

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