Husqvarna 555
Built for demanding professional applications, this Swedish-engineered chainsaw delivers exceptional cutting performance with its robust 59.8cc two-stroke engine that generates 4.16 horsepower. Operating at speeds up to 9600 rpm with a chain velocity of 21.3 m/s, it handles bars up to 60.96cm while maintaining excellent power-to-weight ratio at just 5.9kg.
Designed for forestry professionals and serious users, the saw features advanced vibration dampening technology with front handle vibrations reduced to 3.2 m/s² for extended use comfort. The 3/8" chain pitch configuration and 0.33-liter oil capacity ensure reliable operation during intensive cutting sessions, while meeting strict professional-grade performance standards.
Technical Specifications
Alternatives →| Engine Displacement | 59.8 cc |
| Power Output | 3.1 kW |
| Power Output (HP) | 4.16 hp |
| Idle Speed | 2800 rpm |
| Maximum Speed | 9600 rpm |
| Maximum Bar Length | 60.96 cm |
| Chain Pitch | 3/8 " |
| Chain Speed | 21.3 m/s |
| Weight (without bar and chain) | 5.9 kg |
| Oil Tank Capacity | 0.33 l |
| Sound Pressure Level | 106 dB(A) |
| Sound Power Level | 115 dB(A) |
| Vibration Front Handle | 3.2 m/s² |
| Vibration Rear Handle | 5 m/s² |
| Intended Use | Professional |
| Fuel Type | 2-stroke gasoline |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Husqvarna 555 aimed at?
Husqvarna lists the 555 as a professional chainsaw, and the figures back that up: a 59.8 cc two-stroke engine producing 3.1 kW, or 4.16 hp. That is enough power for full days of felling and cross-cutting timber, which is a different job from the occasional weekend firewood session a smaller homeowner saw covers.
What is the longest bar the Husqvarna 555 can take?
The Husqvarna 555 accepts bars up to 60.96 cm, running a 3/8 inch pitch chain. A bar near that 60.96 cm limit gives the reach to fell and buck thick trunks in one pass, but it also loads the engine harder and puts more weight out in front of the operator's hands.
How fast does the chain run on the Husqvarna 555?
The Husqvarna 555 drives its chain at 21.3 m/s, with the engine idling at 2,800 rpm and reaching 9,600 rpm at full throttle. A chain speed of 21.3 m/s removes wood quickly on every pass, so the saw keeps cutting rather than bogging down when it is buried in a thick trunk.
How much does the Husqvarna 555 weigh?
The Husqvarna 555 weighs 5.9 kg without bar and chain. Add a bar close to the 60.96 cm maximum, a chain, fuel and chain oil, and the saw in your hands is well over that. At 5.9 kg dry it is a ground-work saw handled with both hands, not a one-handed pruning tool.
How loud is the Husqvarna 555, and how much does it vibrate?
The Husqvarna 555 is rated at 106 dB(A) sound pressure at the operator's ear and 115 dB(A) sound power, levels that make hearing protection essential. Vibration measures 3.2 m/s² at the front handle and 5 m/s² at the rear, so the rear grip is the hand that tires first on a long day.
What fuel and chain oil does the Husqvarna 555 use?
The Husqvarna 555 runs on 2-stroke gasoline, so fuel and lubricant are mixed before they go in the tank. Bar and chain lubrication is separate, fed from a 0.33 litre oil reservoir. Topping that 0.33 litre tank up at every refuelling stop is what keeps a long bar and its chain from wearing prematurely.
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Source: www.husqvarna.com