# Husqvarna 225i

Type: chainsaw
Manufacturer: Husqvarna
URL: https://chainsawdata.net/en/husqvarna/husqvarna-225i/
Manufacturer source: https://www.husqvarna.com/us/chainsaws/225i/
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## Overview

Designed specifically for homeowners seeking a reliable and eco-friendly cutting solution, this battery-powered chainsaw delivers impressive performance without the hassle of fuel mixing or engine maintenance. With its 0.82 kW motor generating 1.1 horsepower, it provides sufficient power for typical residential tasks like pruning, limbing, and cutting firewood. The lightweight 3.1 kg construction makes extended use comfortable, while the 35.6 cm bar length offers an ideal balance between cutting capacity and maneuverability.

What sets this model apart is its remarkably low vibration levels of just 3.9 m/s² on both handles, significantly reducing user fatigue during longer cutting sessions. The chain reaches speeds of 12.0 m/s with a 3/8" mini pitch configuration, ensuring clean, efficient cuts. Sound levels remain relatively modest at 89 dB(A), making it suitable for suburban use without disturbing neighbors.

## Specifications

| Specification | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Power Output | 0.82 kW |
| Power Output (HP) | 1.1 hp |
| Recommended Bar Length | 35.6 cm |
| Maximum Bar Length | 35.6 cm |
| Chain Pitch | 3/8" mini " |
| Chain Speed | 12.0 m/s |
| Weight (without bar and chain) | 3.1 kg |
| Oil Tank Capacity | 0.2 l |
| Sound Pressure Level | 89 dB(A) |
| Sound Power Level | 100 dB(A) |
| Vibration Front Handle | 3.9 m/s² |
| Vibration Rear Handle | 3.9 m/s² |
| Intended Use | Homeowner |
| Fuel Type | Battery |

Not published by the manufacturer: Engine Displacement, Idle Speed, Maximum Speed, Fuel Tank Capacity.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is the Husqvarna 225i a battery chainsaw?

Yes. The Husqvarna 225i is listed with battery as its fuel type, so there is no petrol, no mixing and no pull cord. Husqvarna classes it as a homeowner saw and rates its output at 0.82 kW, or 1.1 hp, which places it at the light end of the chainsaw range rather than among felling machines.

### How heavy is the Husqvarna 225i?

The Husqvarna 225i weighs 3.1 kg without bar and chain, a low figure for a chainsaw. That 3.1 kg is what makes the 225i easy to hold at shoulder height for pruning cuts, though the published weight excludes the 35.6 cm bar, the chain and anything else fitted, so the working weight is higher.

### What bar and chain does the Husqvarna 225i use?

The Husqvarna 225i is specified with a 35.6 cm bar as both the recommended and the maximum length, running a 3/8 inch mini pitch chain. Recommended and maximum being identical means there is no longer bar option: 35.6 cm is the working reach, which suits branches and small trunks rather than large timber.

### What does the 12.0 m/s chain speed of the Husqvarna 225i mean in practice?

A chain speed of 12.0 m/s makes the Husqvarna 225i deliberately unhurried compared with saws that run above 20 m/s. Each pass removes less wood, so cuts through thicker material take longer, but the trade-off matches the 0.82 kW output and the pruning and tidying work this homeowner-class saw is specified for.

### How loud is the Husqvarna 225i?

The Husqvarna 225i is rated at 89 dB(A) sound pressure at the operator's ear and 100 dB(A) sound power, noticeably below the levels petrol chainsaws post. Vibration is 3.9 m/s² at both the front and rear handles, an even reading that means neither hand takes a markedly rougher ride than the other.

### Does the Husqvarna 225i still need bar oil?

Yes. Running on battery removes the fuel mix, but the Husqvarna 225i still lubricates its bar and chain from a dedicated 0.2 litre oil tank. That 0.2 litre reservoir is the one consumable to watch during a session, because letting the 35.6 cm bar run dry wears the bar and chain quickly.

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