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Chainsaws

T540 XP® Mark III

 
 
 

Product Options

Bar length
Bar length (inch)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
39.1 cm³
Cylinder displacement
2.6 hp
Output shaft power1
66.4 fts
Chain speed at max power
What's Included
T540 XP® Mark III - 970 51 00‑12
Included
  • Nose type
    Sprocket nose
  • Spikes
    Enclosed
  • Chain type
    SP21G
  • Bar length (inch)
    12 in
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Warranty

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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 petrol engine combined with the SP21G chain delivers superb cutting capacity with fast acceleration for safe and efficient treetop work.

Features

Specifications

Compare specifications and features with similar Husqvarna products.
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12" SP21G SN .325mini (US/CA)
970 51 00‑12
14" SP21G SN .325mini (US/CA)
970 51 00‑14
16" SP21G SN .325mini (US/CA)
970 51 00‑16
Engine

Output shaft power

1
2.6 hp
2.6 hp
2.6 hp

Cylinder displacement

39.1 cm³
39.1 cm³
39.1 cm³

Torque, max.

1.9 Nm
1.9 Nm
1.9 Nm

Torque, max. at rpm

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

Chain speed at max power

66.4 fts
66.4 fts
66.4 fts

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
12" SP21G SN .325mini (US/CA)
970 51 00‑12
14" SP21G SN .325mini (US/CA)
970 51 00‑14
16" SP21G SN .325mini (US/CA)
970 51 00‑16
Equipment

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

.043"
.043"
.043"
12" SP21G SN .325mini (US/CA)
970 51 00‑12
14" SP21G SN .325mini (US/CA)
970 51 00‑14
16" SP21G SN .325mini (US/CA)
970 51 00‑16
Dimensions

Weight (excl. cutting equipment)

8.4 lbs
8.4 lbs
8.4 lbs
12" SP21G SN .325mini (US/CA)
970 51 00‑12
14" SP21G SN .325mini (US/CA)
970 51 00‑14
16" SP21G SN .325mini (US/CA)
970 51 00‑16
Sound and noise

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)
12" SP21G SN .325mini (US/CA)
970 51 00‑12
14" SP21G SN .325mini (US/CA)
970 51 00‑14
16" SP21G SN .325mini (US/CA)
970 51 00‑16
Vibration

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
12" SP21G SN .325mini (US/CA)
970 51 00‑12
14" SP21G SN .325mini (US/CA)
970 51 00‑14
16" SP21G SN .325mini (US/CA)
970 51 00‑16
Lubricant

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

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