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Battery & Electric Chainsaws

Husqvarna 242i

Buying options

36 V

Battery voltage

1.4 kW

Output shaft power¹

14.8 m/s

Chain speed at max power (m/s)

What's included

Husqvarna 242i - 970 83 84‑01

Included

Nose type
Sprocket nose
Spikes
Mounted
Chain type
S93G
Bar length (inch)
16 in

Not included

Battery charger
Battery

Ready for rough garden days with high and reliable power

For those who frequently cut firewood and require a reliable battery chainsaw, the powerful Husqvarna 242i is built for the task. It is also a perfect choice for occasional tree felling and garden clearing. The increased chain speed and optimised torque result in excellent cutting performance, allowing you to tackle tougher cuts effortlessly. Max Torque Technology ensures reliable power and minimises the risk of the chain getting stuck in the wood during felling or cutting. Equipped with stepless speed control for easy adaptation to different tasks, and a user-friendly keypad for simple and intuitive operation.

With low noise and vibrations, 242i is comfortable to use and easy to handle and manoeuvre. To extend battery life, it features an automatic shutdown function that powers off the chainsaw if left unattended for 180 seconds. This chainsaw is part of Husqvarna's flexible 36V system BLi-X, allowing one battery to be used for several tools.

(Cuts per charge has been done in 20cm logs).

Features

Specifications

Compare specifications and features with similar Husqvarna products.

	Bare Product, 16", 3/8" mini, Tool-less, EU 970 83 84‑01
Engine
Output shaft power ¹	1.4 kW
Battery voltage	36 V
Chain speed at max power (m/s)	14.8 m/s
Battery Chemistry	Lithium Ion

	Bare Product, 16", 3/8" mini, Tool-less, EU 970 83 84‑01
Battery
Battery ECO system	Husqvarna BLi-X 36 V

	Bare Product, 16", 3/8" mini, Tool-less, EU 970 83 84‑01
Equipment
Recommended bar length, min	30 cm
Chain pitch	3/8" mini
Recommended bar length, max	40 cm
Chain type	S93G
Battery	Not included
Bar length	40.6 cm
Bar length (inch)	16 in

	Bare Product, 16", 3/8" mini, Tool-less, EU 970 83 84‑01
Dimensions
Weight (excl. battery and cutting equipment)	3.5 kg

	Bare Product, 16", 3/8" mini, Tool-less, EU 970 83 84‑01
Sound and noise
Sound pressure level at operators ear (LpA)	92 dB(A)
Sound power level, guaranteed (LWA)	103 dB(A)

	Bare Product, 16", 3/8" mini, Tool-less, EU 970 83 84‑01
Vibration
Equivalent vibration level (ahv, eq) rear handle	2.4 m/s²
Equivalent vibration level (ahv, eq) front handle	3.5 m/s²

Battery runtime

Battery Runtime Tool

Select from the list below to discover estimated battery runtime.

Runtimes for the backpack battery are not shown by default. To view them, please select the checkbox above.

Battery runtime on a single charge depends on several factors such as battery capacity, which kind of machine it powers, the type of application, and external conditions such as ambient temperature and weather. Battery runtime is also influenced by e.g. the battery’s age and health status, the battery’s usage history and remaining capacity, and how the equipment is operated and the power level of the application. The battery runtimes shown are “up to” values based on internal testing of products in energy saving mode, including typical work, basic maintenance, and movement/climbing. These figures are guidelines only and may vary between tasks, settings, and environments, and are not guaranteed to be repeatable in real-world use.

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Owner support

Manuals, handbooks, spare parts, guides, and related information for 242i can be found in the product support.

Product support for 242i

Disclaimer:

¹Output shaft power: Petrol products - Net power rating as per ISO 7293, Battery products measured comparable to petrol products

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