The Husqvarna Model 33 is a compact, light-duty gas chainsaw from the mid-1980s homeowner class, introduced around 1986 with a 34 cc (2.1 cu in) two-stroke engine designed for trimming, limbing, and small firewood rather than heavy felling.
It commonly runs a 3/8″ low-profile chain and was typically paired with 12–16 in (30–40 cm) guide bars, making it nimble and easy to handle for smaller cutting jobs; period documentation and parts listings show it as part of the “33 series” era and associated service/parts support.
AcresInternet.com notes production/assembly in Huron Park, Ontario (Canada) under the Electrolux umbrella at the time.
| General Information | |
| Manufacturer | Husqvarna Vapenfabriks AB – Huskvarna, Sweden |
| Year introduced | 1986 |
| Operator configuration | One-man operation |
| Construction | Die-cast magnesium & aluminum |
| Colour scheme | Husqvarna Orange with black top & handles |
| Engine Specification | |
| Cylinder displacement | 34 cc (2.1 cu in) |
| Number of cylinders | 1 |
| Cylinder bore | 36.5 mm (1.44 in) |
| Stroke | 32.5 mm (1.28 in) |
| Cylinder type | Aluminum with chrome-plated bore |
| Intake method | Piston ported |
| Idle speed | 2,800 rpm |
| Maximum engine speed | 8,000 rpm |
| Ignition System | |
| Magneto type | Breaker point |
| Ignition timing | Fixed |
| Breaker point setting | 0.38 mm (0.015 in) |
| Flywheel/coil air gap | 0.41 mm (0.016 in) |
| Spark plug | Champion CJ6 |
| Spark plug gap | 0.63 mm (0.025 in) |
| Fuel & Lubrication System | |
| Carburetor | Walbro WT-67 / WT-79 / WT-98 series |
| Fuel tank capacity | 0.30 L (10.5 fl oz) |
| Fuel mix ratio | 40:1 |
| Recommended fuel | Regular gasoline |
| Oil specification | Husqvarna oil or two-stroke mix oil |
| Oil pump | Manual |
| Drive & Clutch | |
| Clutch type | Centrifugal |
| Drive type | Direct |
| Chain brake | None |
| Handle system | Rigid |
| Crankshaft main bearings | Caged needle roller |
| Cutting Equipment | |
| Chain pitch | 3/8″ low profile |
| Chain type | Oregon 91SG |
| Bar mount pattern | 01 |
| Shortest guide bar supplied | 30 cm (12 in) |
| Longest guide bar supplied | 40 cm (16 in) |
| Chain speed at max power | Approx. 15 m/s |
| Weight | |
| Powerhead only | 2.77 kg (6 lb 12 oz) |
| With 13″ bar & chain (approx.) | 5.2 kg (11.5 lb) |
The Husqvarna 33 shares the same platform as the Husqvarna 38.
