Husky Rancher 61

[oldnslo]

Can anyone tell me what size or displacement the Rancher 61 is? I have an old one that I am afraid is on its last legs and want to make sure I replace it with something of equal power or more. Currently have 20" bar and quite frequently wish it was a 24" for the larger trees that seem to be dying out. I cut less that a cord of wood per year so this saw doesn't get used much.

Probably be looking at used models IF I can find any that aren't to destroyed.

There are Stihl, Husky, & Dolmar dealers close by so these would probably be my first choices.

 

[CobyRupert]

Pg. 8 of the attached says 62 cm^3. for a Husky 61. Not sure if there's a difference being a Rancher 61.
http://www.getsaws.com/PDFs/w9600001.pdf

 

[xyz123]

61 specs Bill's Saw Shop - Husqvarna Chainsaw Specs

61 3.75ci 61.5cc 3.9hp 12.8phoweight 1 1 2,400idle 12,000max 48bore 34stroke

If looking new husky 555 562 or jonsered 2260

 

[oldnslo]

thanks Guys, I had tried some searches but could never find the specs on the rancher 61.

 

[xyz123]

Used market Dolmar 6400 Stihl 036 360 361 Husky maybe 357 359 262 266 268 Echo 6700 670

There is a guy on my website in my sig. That has 3 rebuilt 262xp for $175 a piece.

 

[oldnslo]

Tree that we will hopefully be taking down on Saturday provided the wind is from the right direction. Picture doesn't show it but the base is all hollow so I want to fall on my time frame and not have mother nature drop it on one of my buildings. Measures approx 40" in Diameter at the base and is one of 5 trees this size on my place and my son's have several more this size. Trying to convince them the "old man" shouldn't be looking at buying saws this big, this is younguns work

 

[Bluegill2]

The 61 is an Old model...

Husqvarna has always been pretty good at keeping the model numbers close the the cc size of the saw.

For a replacement, like xyz said, 555, 562xp or the jred. Fantastic saws!

 

[CobyRupert]

Beware of hollow bases, susceptable to barber-chairing as there's no core to hold the tree together as it leans and it can split right right up the trunk and break off over your head. Very dangerous. After making your wedge, instead of making your cut straight in from the back, use a bore cut to leave some fibers attached at the back so the tree doesn't tip while you make your back cut to the hinge. Don't cut the hinge. After you leave a hinge, then cut the little tail (strip) you left when you made the bore cut. Only then will it start to fall as you run like ****.
And/or put a chain around the trunk above where your making your cut.

 

[oldnslo]

Coby,
I agree I am not fond of cutting hollow rotten trees. To darn many unknowns besides the barber chair like, Bee hives, mad raccoons, really irritated squirrels, etc..