The Super 33 was one of McCulloch’s early lightweight “one-man” saws and was heavily marketed toward farmers, ranchers, and firewood users in the mid-1950s. Despite being considered lightweight at the time, the powerhead alone still weighed about 21 lb.
The saw used an unusual flat-style McCulloch carburetor design that collectors still talk about today. Numerous attachments were available using the same engine platform, including augers, brush cutters, and utility drives, as well as a bow saw.
Much more about it from the period advertising below!
Specs
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | McCulloch Motors Corp. |
| Manufacturing Location | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Model | McCulloch Super 33 |
| Type | Professional one-man chainsaw |
| Years Produced | September 1954 – September 1956 |
| Engine Type | Air-cooled 2-stroke, single cylinder |
| Displacement | 54 cc (3.3 cu in.) |
| Bore x Stroke | 44.4 mm × 35 mm (1.75 × 1.375 in.) |
| Cylinder Construction | Aluminum cylinder with cast iron sleeve |
| Intake System | Reed valve induction |
| Claimed Horsepower | Not advertised |
| Maximum RPM | 6,200 RPM |
| Ignition System | McCulloch magneto |
| Ignition Timing | Fixed |
| Breaker Point Setting | Points just breaking with timing pin inserted |
| Flywheel Air Gap | 0.25 mm (0.010 in.) |
| Spark Plug | Champion J8J |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.63 mm (0.025 in.) |
| Starting System | McCulloch automatic rewind starter |
| Carburetor | McCulloch diaphragm carburetor |
| Fuel Mix Ratio | 16:1 |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular octane gasoline |
| Recommended Oil | McCulloch two-cycle chainsaw mix oil |
| Crankshaft Bearings | Ball bearings |
| Clutch | Centrifugal |
| Drive Type | Bevel gear transmission |
| Oiling System | Manual oil pump located in transmission |
| Air Filtration | Flocked wire screen |
| Weight (Powerhead Only) | 9.5 kg (21 lb.) |
| Construction | Die-cast magnesium alloy |
| Anti-Vibration System | None / rigid mount |
| Chain Brake | None |
| Chain Pitch | 1/2 in. (.500 / 12.7 mm) |
| Chain Type | Oregon 21C or McCulloch Pintail |
| Recommended Bar Lengths | 12–24 in. (30–60 cm) |
Vintage Super 33 ads
Everyone’s talking about McCULLOCH’S NEW SUPER 33
Everyone’s talking — and what are they saying? They’re saying the new SUPER 33 has super performance and super cutting speed for such a light, light saw. The Super 33 weighs only 22 pounds! (18 pounds without blade and chain.) This news that will make money for loggers pulp and sawmill timber.
Visit your nearby McCulloch dealer and try out this sensational saw. It has increased power, extra durability, a new wrap-around handle, more accessible, better cooling, a modified carburetor, and a new sawdust and sprocket guard. It’s your best dollar value in a light-weight saw.
McCULLOCH
World’s largest chain saw builderMcCulloch Motors Corp., Los Angeles 45, Calif.
Cut your wood faster, too
… with the new Super 33 power saw
You’ll be surprised at how easy and fast you can cut your own wood with a McCulloch power saw. At today’s prices, just a few loads of firewood will pay for it.
This new Super 33 model weighs only 22 pounds. Pound for pound, dollar for dollar, it’s the world’s fastest-cutting gasoline-powered saw!
McCulloch saws also cut pulpwood and sawlogs, clear land, maintain trees and do heavy construction cutting. They’re priced from $195.
McCULLOCH
World’s largest chain saw builderThis is SAW SELLA BRATION month at your McCulloch dealer’s. It’s a good time to buy! Visit your dealer, or write us for information and free literature.
MODEL 33
20-lb Farm Chain SawONLY
$195
f.o.b. Los AngelesMcCulloch
So MUCH Saw
So LITTLE MoneyThis fast-cutting McCulloch model 33 is a lot of saw for very little money! Inside its bright yellow case you’ll find precision-engineered, extra-value features like fully automatic clutch, automatic rewind starter, floatless diaphragm carburetor, waterproof hot-spark magneto and coil, extra-deep cylinder cooling fins, and anti-friction bearings.
These features all add up to rugged, dependable service from the McCulloch model 33, the professional-quality power saw that costs less to buy, costs less to maintain!
Diaphragm carburetor assures full power sawing in any position, without adjustment!
Automatic clutch disengages chain at idling speed for safety and easy starting.
LEARN WOODCUTTING SECRETS!
New 32-page illustrated woodcutting manual shows you how to fell, buck, prune, top, limb, and rip with a power chain saw. For your copy, use handy coupon. Please enclose 10¢ to cover postage and handling.
McCULLOCH
Motors Corporation
Los Angeles 45, CaliforniaWorld’s largest builder of power chain saws
Send literature on items checked, plus name of nearest dealer. Literature free, except for woodcutting manual.
There’ll be a hot time tonight!
It wouldn’t take you ten minutes to cut plenty of wood for a blazing, all-night fire, if you had one of these new McCulloch gasoline-powered saws.
You could cut trees down, you could cut ’em up. You could prune, trim, limb, split, fell, and buck. You could cut sawlogs, firewood, pulpwood, and construction timber. You could clear your land, or run a tree farm—you could build a cabin, a dock, a fence, or a power line.
McCulloch power saws are the handiest timber tools you can buy. They weigh as little as 20 lb, cost as little as $195 (the price of a few cords of wood). We’d like to send you complete information free. Just mail in the coupon.
McCULLOCH
World’s largest chain saw builderMcCulloch Motors Corporation
6109 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles 45, CaliforniaPlease send me your attractive free literature on the new McCulloch saws.
(In Canada, write McCulloch Co. of Canada, Ltd., 220 W. First Ave., Vancouver 10, B.C.)
SUPER 33
Most powerful of all saws in its weight class, only 22 pounds, $237.50 up.
🪵 SUPER 33, fastest cutting of all saws in its weight and price class. Blades up to 30 inches.
🪵 SUPER 33 PLUNGE BOW, a 15-inch, high-speed, light-weight pulp and cordwood saw.
Many more vintage McCulloch ads here!
