Husqvarna 272 Power Saw — What It Does, Who It Suits, Key Specs
Built for tough, everyday cutting, the Husqvarna 272 is a professional-grade chainsaw trusted on farms, timber yards, and construction sites. It’s made to tackle hardwood, limbing, and firewood prep with steady pace and dependable starting, shift after shift. Service points are straightforward, and bar/chain options let you set it up for fast felling or clean bucking as your work demands.
Core specs and a quick snapshot
- Engine & power:72.2 cm³, 3.6 kW output
- Bar & chain: 24″ bar, chain type H42
- Cutting speed: 27.5 m/s chain speed (at 133% rated)
- RPM range: 2,600 idle • 9,300 max power • 13,500 max engine RPM
- Oil system: Automatic oil pump (5.9–18.4 ml/min)
- Spark plugs: Champion RCJ7Y / NGK BPMR7A (0.5 mm gap)
- Model: Husqvarna 272 Power Saw
What it’s Good For
For professional crews and farm work, it handles felling and bucking medium to large timber reliably.
Around the yard or homestead, it makes firewood cutting easier and speeds up post-storm clean-ups.
For site preparation, it manages trimming, debranching, and construction cuts with steady performance and control.
Why this power saw stands out for tough jobs
Its strong power-to-size ratio handles demanding hardwoods confidently and maintains cutting speed on long passes.
The 24-inch bar provides extended reach, improving efficiency and reducing repositioning when working through thicker logs.
Automatic chain oiling keeps the chain lubricated, delivering smoother, cooler cuts during extended workloads and continuous sessions.
Widely available service parts, including the H42 chain and common spark plugs, make routine maintenance straightforward.
Key Specifications
- Power output: 3.6 kW
- Cylinder displacement: 72.2 cm³
- Bar length: 24″ (recommended range 15–28″)
- Max power speed: 9,300 rpm • Max engine RPM: 13,500 • Idle: 2,600 rpm
- Torque: 4 Nm @ 6,000 rpm • Clutch engage: 3,500 rpm (±120)
- Fuel consumption: 450 g/kWh (≈ 1.6 kg/h)
- Chain speed: 27.5 m/s (at 133% of max power speed)
- Oil pump: Automatic • Min/Max flow: 5.9–18.4 ml/min
- Spark plug: Champion RCJ7Y / NGK BPMR7A • Electrode gap: 0.5 mm
- Ignition air gap: 0.3 mm
Pricing
This model is priced at KSh 89,000.
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