1960s McCulloch Chainsaw Brochure

Here’s a cool old McCulloch Chainsaw brochure from 1961.

The brochure is for sale here on eBay with seller ‘hooter0929’. This seller has many other vintage chainsaw adverts for sale, so be sure to check them out.

NEW
McCULLOCH
CHAIN
SAWS
FOR
1961

FOR FARM, FOREST, HOME, OR CAMP

Seven new models in the 1961 Number One line of McCulloch professional-quality chain saws.

Priced as low as $149.95 complete with full working size 16-inch bar.

New Features for Fast, Easy Cutting • Number One Tested Dependability

IN THE 1961 McCULLOCHS

Millions of actual cutting hours during the past year have proved that McCulloch Number One saws are the finest ever produced. In logging operations, in pulpwood cutting, and on farms—this basic design has passed every test for 1961. McCulloch offers you this same proved dependability, plus new features for easier, faster, more comfortable cutting. Here are typical examples of these new features:

NEW! Cooler and Quieter—New McCulloch muffler designs cut sound and soil heat. Illustration shows “Town & Country” two-position muffler on ONE/71 and ONE/81. Set it in “quiet” town position whenever noise is offensive, then shift to regular “Country” position when you want the full-throated power of the mighty ONE/71 and ONE/81 engines in the woods.

NEW! Easier Handling—Convenient rubber-lined pistol grip fits your hand better, with rubber-padded choke and oil buttons close for easy reach in any cutting position. Models ONE/71 and ONE/81 have aircraft-type Neoprene shock absorber mounts, with handlebar completely insulated from engine to reduce vibration. Rubber grips on handle frame soak up vibration, assure no-slip grip.

NEW! Peak Performance—Dependability comes first with McCulloch. Refinements of design add to staying power as well as power-per-pound. Examples are the new rear air intake ducts on the ONE/71 and ONE/81 to insure maximum flow of clean air into the carburetion system, and the new insulation and location of the fuel tank on the same models. This keeps fuel 20° cooler. Cool fuel gives better performance, easier starting, especially in hot weather.

Close-Ups on McCulloch Convenience, Performance and Dependability Features

(1) New rubber-padded pistol grips and handlebars; new exclusive shock absorber system on ONE/71 & ONE/81.
(2) Safety control panel, with fingertip controls for throttle, ignition switch, choke. Choke and oil buttons are rubber padded.
(3) New “Town & Country” muffler has two settings, plus air-cooled heat shield.
(4) Automatic rewind starter with molded-rubber handle and nylon rope, and positive action, durable automatic clutch.
(5) Coil weatherproofed in epoxy resin, for hot steady ignition in any weather.
(6) Exclusive 3rd porting and loop scavenging systems give top horsepower per lb.
(7) McCulloch cut at full power in all positions because of (a) aircraft-type carburetor (b) felt wick fuel pick-up and filter (c) efficient venting.
(8) Insulation and location of gas tank keeps fuel up to 20 degrees cooler.
(9) Precision anti-friction bearings yield economy, long life, and higher performance. High-pressure, die-cast special alloys keep engine weight down and strength up.

PROFESSIONALS choose McCullochs

In the big timber—in hot, cold, wet, dry, high, low, hilly, or bushy country—the men who get out the timber get McCullochs. That’s because McCulloch led the way in offering the first light-weight high-performance logging saw, and McCulloch has been first ever since with the qualities that professional loggers need most—dependability, performance, and convenience.

(1) All day felling is easier with a logger-styled McCulloch. New shock-absorber system on the gear-drive ONE/81 takes the jolt out of cutting. (2) Bucking is easier with ONE/71, with McCulloch’s exclusive Neoprene shock-absorber system to soak up tiring vibrations. The self-feeding action of the direct-drive saws lets you cut with a light touch. (3) For limbing in the big timber, you can’t beat a McCulloch ONE/71; it has compact size and light weight, plus new exclusive Super Pintail chain for high-speed cutting. (4) The mighty McCulloch 99, the most powerful saw in the McCulloch line, cuts through biggest trees with greatest ease.

LOGGER’S BEST BUYS

ONE/61

This is the leader among lightweight logging saws. It has new features to boost power, performance, and handling ease, such as extra-large heat-shield muffler, fingertip control panel, and rubber grip inserts. Has heavy-duty 3.1 transmission. Takes bars sizes up to 32″. 15″ plunge bow, 24″ paddle bow.

ONE/71

This powerful direct-drive saw is designed for both felling and bucking. It is easy to handle because of its light weight (21 lbs) and smooth compact design. New quieter two-position muffler and heat shielding. Exclusive shock-absorber system, no-slip grips on handlebar and pistol grip. Insulated gas tank keeps fuel cooler. Takes bars up to 30″. 24″ paddle bow.

ONE/81

Here’s the choice of professionals in big timber. It’s a gear-drive model, engineered for power and designed for easy handling. It has all of the professional-quality features of the ONE/71. Bars up to 24″. 15″ plunge bow, 24″ paddle bow.

PULP LOGGERS Rate McCulloch Number One

In the pulp forests of the world, McCulloch saws with bar or bow are rated tops because they stay on the job. That’s important when you’re miles from town! Especially popular in some areas of the U.S.A. is the McCulloch ONE/61 with plunge bow, a powerful gear-drive saw built for production pulp logging.

(1) It fells with the tip, cuts trees close to the ground without bending or stooping. You save time, cut more pulpwood, faster. (2) The plunge bow limbs and bucks with equal ease. (Plunge bow interchanges easily with all straight bars on the ONE/61; also fits the MAC 35A and ONE/41 models.)

In other areas, both direct-drive and gear-drive McCullochs with straight bars pile up pulpwood profits for their users. The light-weight, compact McCulloch design really helps out in all-day cutting. (3) With its 19-pound weight, the ONE/51 can cut pulp trees in record time in any terrain. (4) Limb and buck logs right, flat on the ground or propped up, however they fall, wherever they lie.

PULPCUTTER BEST BUYS

ONE/51

Hardest-working, easiest handling direct-drive chain saw you can own. Streamlined design lets you carry this light-weight power package to the job through heavy brush without a snag, and McCulloch dependability makes sure you get the job done without delay. Takes bars up to 30″, powerful gear-drive bow.

ONE/61

Newest, most powerful of the light-weight gear-drive chain saws, with a 3.1 transmission. Straight bar or plunge bow attachments. Has automatic clutch, exclusive die-cast carburetor, built-in air filter, and plastic insulated handle. Takes bars up to 32″, 15″ plunge bow, 24″ paddle bow.

ONE/71

This powerful direct-drive saw, designed for both felling and bucking, is easy to handle because of its light weight (21 lbs) and smooth compact design. New quieter two-position muffler and heat shielding. Exclusive shock-absorber system and no-slip grips. Takes bars up to 30″.

McCullochs Belong on a Busy FARM

The new light-weight, low cost McCullochs are truly built for the busy, productive farm. They have the qualities that every farmer wants—economy, dependability, and power.

(1) You stack firewood faster when you cut with a light-weight, light-touch McCulloch—firewood to burn, firewood to sell for cash. (2) A McCulloch chain saw helps you keep your orchard in shape with less work. Prune over, under, around at full power—it never falters whatever the cutting angle. (3) Clear land for crops or grazing. (4) There’s a cash market for sawlogs, and McCulloch chain saw can help make tree farming a profitable crop.

McCulloch chain saws have many farm uses: (5) Use the earth drill to bore holes for fenceposts, utility poles, signposts, tree planting. (6) The brushcutter gets into tight areas around fences and buildings, where a tractor just can’t go. (7) The all-purpose drill bores holes in timber for fences and other rough construction. Equally effective in drilling for stump blasting, tree tapping, rock drilling. (8) Your McCulloch saws handle lumber for economical construction of barns, corrals, bridges, sheds. Life on the modern farm is more profitable, more manageable with the help of a McCulloch chain saw—try one and see.

FARM BEST BUYS

MAC 35A

Here’s an economical gear-drive saw that’s ideal for farm use. It cuts flush with the ground. Weighs only 20 pounds. Has a powerful cutting and driving through a 4.2:1 gear ratio that gives steady performance and long chain life. Takes bars up to 32″, 15″ plunge bow, and all-purpose drill, brushcutter, and paddle-bow attachments.

ONE/41

This is the top value in a direct-drive farm saw. No other saw offers so many professional features at an economy price. It fells, bucks, limbs, rips any kind of wood, takes bar sizes up to 24″ and brushcutter, weed-cutter, earth drill.

ONE/51

This is a most powerful direct-drive saw that takes bars up to 30″. It’s perfect for all farm chores, plus pulpwood cutting and logging in medium-sized timber. Has all the professional quality features of the ONE/41.

McCulloch’s a Best Friend to the OUTDOOR MAN

For just a few dollars more than you’d pay for a “bargain-basement” make, you can get McCulloch dependability, easy starting, smooth running, and professional-quality features. Here are some of the jobs you can do with these new, light-weight gasoline-powered saws:

(1) In a few hours or so you can cut enough wood to keep the fireplace bright all year ’round. A McCulloch saw is the perfect way for families to get-together and save money on firewood—make wood cutting a share-the-saw, share-the-work, share-the-fun project. You’ll pay for your saw fast this way. If you live near a lake or beach, drift wood is a good source of free firewood.

(2) Resort owners and users find they save money two ways with a lightweight McCulloch clearing their own land, then using or selling felled trees for firewood.

(3) Taking care of the living trees on your land is easier too with McCulloch’s help. Pruning, trimming, caring for orchards and hedge rows, landscaping chores are faster and easier. McCulloch attachments do many things.

(4) The all-purpose drill bores holes for planting, fertilizing around trees and shrubs, stump blasting.

(5) Clear out brush, saplings, weeds by simply attaching the brush-cutter.

(6) Hew rough beams for small cabins, foot bridges, walk ways, all sorts of light construction. Add on a car-port, or extra room, build a tree house or a house out of trees—it’s easy.

BEST BUYS

ONE/41

A direct-drive saw for fast, high-torque cutting. Ideal for pruning, tree maintenance, construction work. Accommodates brushcutter, weedcutter, paddle bow, and earth drill. Takes bars up to 24″. Weighs only 17 pounds. Cuts flush with ground. The only professional saw at an economy price. Automatic rewind starter, automatic clutch. Fingertip controls. New easy-reach oiler control. Compact styling.

MAC 35A

Here’s a tough little gear-drive saw, with plenty of lugging power for big or hard timber. Thrifty to own, thrifty to operate. Cuts flush with ground. Weighs only 20 pounds. Takes bars up to 32″, 15″ plunge bow, and all-purpose drill, brushcutter, and paddle-bow attachments.

Only McCulloch Has a Complete Line of Chain Saws

Here are the seven new McCulloch models, the most complete line of chain saws available, each a versatile power tool ready to help you do your next cutting job better.

(1) In pier construction and other jobs requiring portable self-contained power.
(2) Maintaining golf courses, resort and recreational areas, parks, and cemeteries.
(3) As a fast, efficient means of clearing and maintaining ski slopes and mountain trails.
(4) In the important field of tree surgery.
(5) McCullochs are adaptable to many non-wood cutting jobs too: on ice, grass silage, baled paper, plastics.
(6) In modern fire fighting techniques.
(7) On heavy construction jobs that demand powerful, dependable equipment.

In these and hundreds of other commercial applications—railroads, mining, lumber yards, municipal maintenance—a McCulloch chain saw is dependable, easy to handle and truly as versatile as the man behind it. Try a new McCulloch yourself and see. Prices start as low as $149.95 complete with full working size 16″ bar and tough Super Pintail Chain.

You do many jobs with one McCulloch engine

McCULLOCH BRUSHCUTTER

Available as complete unit, or attachment for MAC 35A, ONE/41, or ONE/51 chain saws. Ideal for land clearing, brush cutting, ditches, and fence rows. Cuts flush with ground. Comfortable carrying harness. Weed cutter attachment available for use with ONE/41 and ONE/51.

McCULLOCH PADDLE BOW

Available for use with every McCulloch model except the 99. Double spike allows operator to plunge cut in standing position, keeps chain out of dirt, helps feed and control cut. Perfect attachment for limbing, pulp cutting, and many other labor-saving jobs. Large nose area reduces chance of saw-kick. 24-inch size.

McCULLOCH BOW

This 15-inch plunge bow cuts with the tip. Saves bending or stooping while bucking and felling. Hardened alloy steel frame and forged steel blade prevents pinching in the cut. Cuts through dirt and stones without damage. Fits MAC 35A, ONE/41, and ONE/51. 20″ regular bow available with the Model 99.

McCULLOCH EARTH DRILL

Available for the ONE/41, ONE/51, and 99 engines. Digs holes for fenceposts, utility poles, signposts, tree planting, and many others. Operates at any angle.

McCULLOCH “SPEED-TIP” BAR

A high-performance bar with roller bearings at tip, constructed of heat-treated laminated steel with hardened steel rails. “Speed-tip” cuts down on friction, gives more power to chain for faster, smoother cutting. Fits MAC 35A, ONE/41, ONE/51, ONE/61, ONE/71, ONE/81.

McCULLOCH SUPER PINTAIL® CHAIN

This completely new chain is designed to give you “super-speed” cutting. The tooth configuration provides maximum chip clearance while maintaining stability. The exclusive SUPER PINTAIL design prevents “reachback” of the cutter tooth, which assures smooth cutting under all conditions. Extremely close tolerances and new manufacturing techniques result in exceptionally long life. Special metals and rigidly controlled heat-treating make Pintail Chain stay sharper and last longer than any other make.

NEW McCULLOCH OIL

McCulloch chain saw oil is a superior lubricant compounded especially for chain saw use. McCulloch’s 2-cycle oil has detergent additives to prevent deposits in combustion chambers. It resists carboning, gives longer engine life, assures peak efficiency, and performs best at high temperatures. Always use McCulloch chain oil—get the best performance out of your chain saw engine.

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