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
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | 261 |
| Manufacturer | Husqvarna |
| Engine displacement | 61.5 cc (3.7 cu in) |
| Cylinder bore | 48 mm (1.89 in) |
| Stroke | 34 mm (1.34 in) |
| Idle speed | 2,700 rpm |
| Power output | 2.9 kW @ 9,600 rpm |
| Engine power (feature sheet) | 3.0 kW (4.2 hp) |
| Maximum no-load RPM | 13,000 rpm |
| Ignition manufacturer | Electrolux |
| Ignition type | ET |
| Spark plug | Champion RCJ 7Y |
| Electrode gap | 0.020 in / 0.5 mm |
| Carburetor | Walbro HDA144 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 0.6 L (1.2 US pt / 1.27 pt listed in features) |
| Oil pump capacity @ 8,500 rpm | 6.5–13.5 ml/min |
| Bar oil capacity | 0.3 L (0.6 US pt / 0.63 pt listed in features) |
| Oil pump type | Automatic |
| Weight (without bar & chain) | 5.8 kg (12.7–12.8 lb) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.52 kW/kg |
| Chain pitch | .325″ or 3/8″ |
| Drive link thickness | 0.050″ (1.3 mm) or 0.058″ (1.5 mm) |
| Drive sprocket | 7 teeth |
| Chain speed at max power | 18.5 m/s |
| Recommended bar lengths | 13″–20″ (33–51 cm) |
| Usable cutting length | 12″–19″ (30–49 cm) |
| Standard bar (feature sheet) | 16″ |
| Optional bars | 18″, 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)
