Husqvarna 542i XP G Tool Only
Professional arborists and forestry workers now have access to cordless power that rivals gas-powered performance with Husqvarna's 542I XP G battery chainsaw. Delivering an impressive 2.4 horsepower from its 1.79 kW electric motor, this professional-grade saw achieves a chain speed of 24.1 m/s while maintaining the lightweight portability that battery technology offers.
Weighing just 3.3 kg without bar and chain, the 542I XP G handles like a dream during extended work sessions. It accommodates bars up to 40.6 cm in length with a recommended 35 cm setup, making it ideal for precision cutting, pruning, and medium-duty felling operations. The saw's low vibration levels of 4.3 m/s² at the front handle and 4.8 m/s² at the rear handle reduce operator fatigue, while the 91 dB sound pressure level allows for quieter operation in noise-sensitive environments.
Technical Specifications
| Power Output | 1.79 kW |
| Power Output (HP) | 2.4 hp |
| Recommended Bar Length | 35 cm |
| Maximum Bar Length | 40.6 cm |
| Chain Pitch | 0.325 " |
| Chain Speed | 24.1 m/s |
| Weight (without bar and chain) | 3.3 kg |
| Oil Tank Capacity | 0.2 l |
| Sound Pressure Level | 91 dB(A) |
| Sound Power Level | 104 dB(A) |
| Vibration Front Handle | 4.3 m/s² |
| Vibration Rear Handle | 4.8 m/s² |
| Intended Use | Professional |
| Fuel Type | Battery |
Frequently asked questions
What does the G stand for in the Husqvarna 542i XP G tool-only?
In the Husqvarna 542i XP G, the G marks the version with heated handles. It changes nothing about how the saw cuts; it is a cold-weather option for winter felling and frosty mornings, when cold hands lose grip strength and feel the recorded 4.3 and 4.8 m/s² of handle vibration far more.
Is a battery included with the Husqvarna 542i XP G tool-only?
No battery and no charger come with the Husqvarna 542i XP G tool-only listing, which supplies the heated-handle saw on its own for owners already running compatible Husqvarna packs. No runtime is published for the 542i XP G, so how long it cuts on one charge depends entirely on the pack fitted.
How much does the Husqvarna 542i XP G tool-only weigh?
The Husqvarna 542i XP G is listed at 3.3 kg without bar and chain, against 3.1 kg for the 542i XP without heated handles. Those 0.2 kg are what the G option costs in weight, and they are carried before adding bar, chain and a battery, none of which are in the figure.
How much does the Husqvarna 542i XP G tool-only vibrate?
The Husqvarna 542i XP G measures 4.3 m/s² at the front handle and 4.8 m/s² at the rear. Vibration exposure is what caps a working day on any chainsaw, and in cold conditions it bites harder, which is precisely the case the heated handles of the G version exist to address.
How much power does the Husqvarna 542i XP G tool-only have?
The Husqvarna 542i XP G is rated at 1.79 kW, or 2.4 hp, and is set up for a recommended 35 cm bar with a 40.6 cm maximum. That is professional-class output for a battery saw, sized for felling and cross-cutting stems within the reach that a 35 cm bar gives you.
What chain and chain oil does the Husqvarna 542i XP G tool-only use?
The Husqvarna 542i XP G runs a 0.325 inch pitch chain at 24.1 m/s and holds 0.2 litres of bar oil. That chain speed keeps cuts quick in the hard, cold timber the heated-handle version is meant for, and the 0.2 litre tank is small enough to check at each battery change.
Source: www.husqvarna.com