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Chainsaws

HUSQVARNA 272 XP®

 
 
 

Product variant

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
72.2 cm³
Cylinder displacement
3.6 kW
Output shaft power1
20.7 m/s
Chain speed at max power
What's included
HUSQVARNA 272 XP® - 965 68 14‑14
Included
  • Nose type
    Hard nose
  • Spikes
    Mounted
  • Chain type
    H42
  • Bar length (inch)
    24 in

Proven professional 72cc chainsaw built for tough forestry challenges

This professional saw is designed for highly demanding conditions where efficiency is of prime importance. Based on professionally proven Husqvarna technology, it combines high power, low weight and rapid acceleration. Equipped with a three-piece crankshaft and magnesium crankcase, the 272 XP® is highly reliable. Ease of use is ensured by features such as Smart Start®, adjustable oil pump and angled front handle.

Features

Specifications

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24" HN 3/8" 1,5 mm H42
965 68 14‑14
24" RSN 3/8" 1,5 mm C85
965 68 16‑44
Engine

Output shaft power

1
3.6 kW
3.6 kW

Cylinder displacement

72.2 cm³
72.2 cm³

Chain speed at max power

20.7 m/s
20.7 m/s
24" HN 3/8" 1,5 mm H42
965 68 14‑14
24" RSN 3/8" 1,5 mm C85
965 68 16‑44
Equipment

Recommended bar length, min

38 cm
38 cm

Pitch

3/8"
3/8"

Recommended bar length, max

60 cm
60 cm

Chain type

H42
C85

Bar length

60 cm
60 cm

Bar length (inch)

24 in
24 in
24" HN 3/8" 1,5 mm H42
965 68 14‑14
24" RSN 3/8" 1,5 mm C85
965 68 16‑44
Dimensions

Weight (excl. cutting equipment)

6.3 kg
6.3 kg
24" HN 3/8" 1,5 mm H42
965 68 14‑14
24" RSN 3/8" 1,5 mm C85
965 68 16‑44
Sound and noise

Sound pressure level at operators ear (LpA)

104 dB(A)
104 dB(A)
24" HN 3/8" 1,5 mm H42
965 68 14‑14
24" RSN 3/8" 1,5 mm C85
965 68 16‑44
Vibration

Equivalent vibration level (ahv, eq) rear handle

7.7 m/s²
7.7 m/s²

Equivalent vibration level (ahv, eq) front handle

6.6 m/s²
6.6 m/s²

Owner support

Manuals, handbooks, spare parts, guides, and related information for 272 XP® can be found in the product support.
Product support for 272 XP®
Disclaimer:
  • 1Output shaft power: Petrol products - Net power rating as per ISO 7293, Battery products measured comparable to petrol products

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