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39.1 cm³
Cylinder displacement
2.6 hp
Power output1
66.4 fts
Chain speed at max power
Product variant
Bar length
Bar length (inch)
What's included
What's included
T540 XP® Mark III - 970 51 00‑12
Included
- Nose typeSprocket nose
- SpikesEnclosed
- Chain typeSP21G
- Bar length (inch)12 in
High cutting capacity for high-climbers
Husqvarna T540 XP® Mark III is a top-handle gas chainsaw with impressive power-to-weight. Ideal for arborists and professional tree care teams who want a reliable, high-performance top-handle chainsaw, that’s easy to maneuver and always does the job well. The 40cc class gas engine combined with the SP21G chain delivers superb cutting capacity with fast acceleration for safe and efficient treetop work.
Features
Features
Specifications
Specifications
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Compare| Engine | 12" SP21G SN .325mini (US/CA) SKU: 970 51 00‑12 | 14" SP21G SN .325mini (US/CA) SKU: 970 51 00‑14 | 16" SP21G SN .325mini (US/CA) SKU: 970 51 00‑16 |
|---|---|---|---|
Chain speed at max power | 66.4 fts | 66.4 fts | 66.4 fts |
Cylinder displacement | 39.1 cm³ | 39.1 cm³ | 39.1 cm³ |
Power output1 | 2.6 hp | 2.6 hp | 2.6 hp |
Torque, max. | 1.9 Nm | 1.9 Nm | 1.9 Nm |
Torque, max. at rpm | 7,500 rpm | 7,500 rpm | 7,500 rpm |
Clutch engagement speed (±120) | 4,400 rpm | 4,400 rpm | 4,400 rpm |
Electrode gap | 0.03 in | 0.03 in | 0.03 in |
Idling speed | 3,000 rpm | 3,000 rpm | 3,000 rpm |
Ignition module air gap | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in |
Maximum power speed | 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 |
Spark Plug | NGK CMR7H | NGK CMR7H | NGK CMR7H |
| Equipment | 12" SP21G SN .325mini (US/CA) SKU: 970 51 00‑12 | 14" SP21G SN .325mini (US/CA) SKU: 970 51 00‑14 | 16" SP21G SN .325mini (US/CA) SKU: 970 51 00‑16 |
|---|---|---|---|
Recommended bar length, min | 12 in | 12 in | 12 in |
Pitch | .325" mini | .325" mini | .325" mini |
Recommended bar length, max | 16 in | 16 in | 16 in |
Chain type | SP21G | SP21G | SP21G |
Bar length | 30 cm | 35 cm | 40 cm |
Bar length (inch) | 12 in | 14 in | 16 in |
Sprocket type | Spur 7 | Spur 7 | Spur 7 |
Gauge | 1.1 mm | 1.1 mm | 1.1 mm |
| Dimensions | 12" SP21G SN .325mini (US/CA) SKU: 970 51 00‑12 | 14" SP21G SN .325mini (US/CA) SKU: 970 51 00‑14 | 16" SP21G SN .325mini (US/CA) SKU: 970 51 00‑16 |
|---|---|---|---|
Weight (excl. cutting equipment) | 8.4 lbs | 8.4 lbs | 8.4 lbs |
| Sound and noise | 12" SP21G SN .325mini (US/CA) SKU: 970 51 00‑12 | 14" SP21G SN .325mini (US/CA) SKU: 970 51 00‑14 | 16" SP21G SN .325mini (US/CA) SKU: 970 51 00‑16 |
|---|---|---|---|
Sound pressure level at operators ear (LpA) | 102 dB(A) | 102 dB(A) | 102 dB(A) |
Sound power level, guaranteed (LWA) | 112 dB(A) | 112 dB(A) | 112 dB(A) |
Sound power level, measured | 110 dB(A) | 110 dB(A) | 110 dB(A) |
| Vibration | 12" SP21G SN .325mini (US/CA) SKU: 970 51 00‑12 | 14" SP21G SN .325mini (US/CA) SKU: 970 51 00‑14 | 16" SP21G SN .325mini (US/CA) SKU: 970 51 00‑16 |
|---|---|---|---|
Equivalent vibration level (ahv, eq) rear handle | 3.4 m/s² | 3.4 m/s² | 3.4 m/s² |
Equivalent vibration level (ahv, eq) front handle | 3.5 m/s² | 3.5 m/s² | 3.5 m/s² |
| Lubricant | 12" SP21G SN .325mini (US/CA) SKU: 970 51 00‑12 | 14" SP21G SN .325mini (US/CA) SKU: 970 51 00‑14 | 16" SP21G SN .325mini (US/CA) SKU: 970 51 00‑16 |
|---|---|---|---|
Oil tank volume | 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 |
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