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Chainsaws

HUSQVARNA 540 XP® Mark III

 
 
 

Product variant

Pitch
Bar length
Bar length (inch)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
39.1 cm³
Cylinder displacement
2.6 hp
Power output1
66.4 fts
Chain speed at max power
What's included
HUSQVARNA 540 XP® Mark III - 970 51 01‑14
Included
  • Nose type
    Sprocket nose
  • Spikes
    Mounted
  • Chain type
    SP21G
  • Bar length (inch)
    14 in

Easy to start and maneuver

Husqvarna 540 XP® Mark III is a nimble and lightweight gas chainsaw in the 40cc class, designed for professional tree care and thinning operations. The powerful engine combined with the optimal choice of SP21G or S93G chain delivers impressive cutting capacity with fast acceleration. The easy, reliable starts – cold as well as hot – and smooth maneuverability make this chainsaw a favorite for any tree care team.

Features

Specifications

Compare specifications and features with similar Husqvarna products.
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14" SP21G SN .325mini
970 51 01‑14
16" SP21G SN .325mini
970 51 01‑16
14" S93G SN 3/8mini
970 51 80‑14
16" S93G SN 3/8mini
970 51 80‑16
Engine

Chain speed at max power

66.4 fts
66.4 fts
65.6 fts
65.6 fts

Cylinder displacement

39.1 cm³
39.1 cm³
39.1 cm³
39.1 cm³

Power output

1
2.6 hp
2.6 hp
2.6 hp
2.6 hp

Torque, max.

1.9 Nm
1.9 Nm
1.9 Nm
1.9 Nm

Torque, max. at rpm

7,500 rpm
7,500 rpm
7,500 rpm
7,500 rpm

Clutch engagement speed (±120)

4,400 rpm
4,400 rpm
4,400 rpm
4,400 rpm

Electrode gap

0.03 in
0.03 in
0.03 in
0.03 in

Idling speed

3,000 rpm
3,000 rpm
3,000 rpm
3,000 rpm

Ignition module air gap

0.01 in
0.01 in
0.01 in
0.01 in

Maximum power speed

10,200 rpm
10,200 rpm
10,200 rpm
10,200 rpm

Oil pump type

Adjustable flow, no flow at idle
Adjustable flow, no flow at idle
Adjustable flow, no flow at idle
Adjustable flow, no flow at idle

Spark Plug

NGK CMR7H
NGK CMR7H
NGK CMR7H
NGK CMR7H
14" SP21G SN .325mini
970 51 01‑14
16" SP21G SN .325mini
970 51 01‑16
14" S93G SN 3/8mini
970 51 80‑14
16" S93G SN 3/8mini
970 51 80‑16
Equipment

Recommended bar length, min

12 in
12 in
12 in
12 in

Pitch

.325" mini
.325" mini
3/8" mini
3/8" mini

Recommended bar length, max

16 in
16 in
16 in
16 in

Chain type

SP21G
SP21G
S93G
S93G

Bar length

35 cm
40 cm
35 cm
40 cm

Bar length (inch)

14 in
16 in
14 in
16 in

Sprocket type

Spur 7
Spur 7
Spur 6
Spur 6

Gauge

1.1 mm
1.1 mm
1.3 mm
1.3 mm
14" SP21G SN .325mini
970 51 01‑14
16" SP21G SN .325mini
970 51 01‑16
14" S93G SN 3/8mini
970 51 80‑14
16" S93G SN 3/8mini
970 51 80‑16
Dimensions

Weight (excl. cutting equipment)

9 lbs
9 lbs
9 lbs
9 lbs
14" SP21G SN .325mini
970 51 01‑14
16" SP21G SN .325mini
970 51 01‑16
14" S93G SN 3/8mini
970 51 80‑14
16" S93G SN 3/8mini
970 51 80‑16
Sound and noise

Sound pressure level at operators ear (LpA)

103 dB(A)
103 dB(A)
103 dB(A)
103 dB(A)

Sound power level, guaranteed (LWA)

112 dB(A)
112 dB(A)
112 dB(A)
112 dB(A)

Sound power level, measured

111 dB(A)
111 dB(A)
111 dB(A)
111 dB(A)
14" SP21G SN .325mini
970 51 01‑14
16" SP21G SN .325mini
970 51 01‑16
14" S93G SN 3/8mini
970 51 80‑14
16" S93G SN 3/8mini
970 51 80‑16
Vibration

Equivalent vibration level (ahv, eq) rear handle

5.1 m/s²
5.1 m/s²
5.1 m/s²
5.1 m/s²

Equivalent vibration level (ahv, eq) front handle

3.7 m/s²
3.7 m/s²
3.7 m/s²
3.7 m/s²
14" SP21G SN .325mini
970 51 01‑14
16" SP21G SN .325mini
970 51 01‑16
14" S93G SN 3/8mini
970 51 80‑14
16" S93G SN 3/8mini
970 51 80‑16
Lubricant

Oil tank volume

0.49 US pint
0.49 US pint
0.49 US pint
0.49 US pint

Lubricant type (Engine)

Husqvarna 2 stroke or equiv. at 50:1
Husqvarna 2 stroke or equiv. at 50:1
Husqvarna 2 stroke or equiv. at 50:1
Husqvarna 2 stroke or equiv. at 50:1

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Disclaimer:
  • 1Power output: Petrol products - Net power rating as per ISO 7293, Battery products measured comparable to petrol products