Basic Information
| HUSQVARNA 42 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model name: | 42 | |
| Engine size: | 42.0 | cc |
| Power output: | 2.82 2.10 | hp kW |
| Weight (powerhead): | 10.3 4.7 | lb. kg |
| Bar length: | 11″…18″ | |
| Chain pitch: | .325″ | |
| Bar mount: | Small |
Compatible Bars
Compatible original Husqvarna guide bars and Oregon replacement bars are listed in tables below. A link to the bar, compatible Husqvarna and Oregon chains and a bar&chain combo in Amazon are included whenever possible. (Workshoppist.com is an Amazon Associate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.)
Husqvarna original bars
The Husqvarna 42 takes all Husqvarna guide bars with the Small mount, .325″ pitch and .050″ or .058″ gauge. The compatible original bars are listed in the two tables below. Recommended bar lengths are 11″ to 18″, compatible bars outside this range greyed out.
The narrow-kerf HLN-250 or XF-250 (X-Force) bars (w. SP33G chain) are the lightest for the Husqvarna 42 to run and the best choice for occasional use; the replaceable-nose HT-250 and HT-258 bars give the longest service life in more intensive use.
| HUSQVARNA BARS Small mount – .325″ pitch .050″ gauge: | Lengths in. (DL)* |
|---|---|
| FT-250 · “Farm Tough” · Laminated | H23 20″(80)b,p |
| HL-250 · Laminated | H23 20″(78)b,g,p |
| HLN-250 · Laminated · Narrow kerf (Pixel) · SP33G chain | SP33G 16″(66)(b)t 18″(72)(b)t 20″(79) |
| HT-250 Pro RSN · Solid bar · Replaceable nose | SP33G 16″(66)b,p 18″(72)b,p 20″(78)b,g,p |
| XF-250 · X-Force · Laminated · For X-Cut chains | SP33G 13″(56) 16″(66)(b) 18″(72)b,p 20″(80)b,p |
| *links to Amazon: bar(ch.n)(opt)Oreg.ch | (b)BPX (g)LGX (p)LPX (t)TXL |
| HUSQVARNA BARS Small mount – .325″ pitch .058″ gauge: | Chains: H25 Lengths in. (DL)* |
|---|---|
| HL-258 · Laminated | 20″(78)BPX,LPX |
| HT-258 Pro RSN · Solid bar · Replaceable nose | 16″(66)BPX 18″(72)BPX,LGX 20″(78)BPX,LPX |
| XF-258 · X-Force · Laminated · For X-Cut chains | 16″(66)BPX 18″(72)BPX,LGX |
| *links to Amazon: bar(ch.n)(opt)Oreg.ch |
Oregon bars
Oregon makes a large number of Husqvarna 42 -compatible guide bars in the K095 mount, .325″ pitch and both in .050″ and .058″ gauges. These bars are listed in the two tables below.
The narrow-kerf SpeedCut™ and AdvanceCut™ (MLB) bars (.050″) are probably the best choice for the power level of the 42 for occasional use. In heavier duty, the replaceable-nose PowerCut™ will last substantially longer.
| OREGON BARS K095 mount .325″ pitch .050″ gauge | Lengths in. (DL)* |
|---|---|
| AdvanceCut™ (MLB/PXB) · Standard bar MLB: · narrow kerf · 95TXL chain PXB: · regular kerf · 20BPX/LGX/LPX chain | MLB: 13″(56) 15″(64) 16″(66 m) 18″(72 m) PXB: 18″(72 g,p) 20″(78 g,p) |
| PowerCut™ (EXL/RNB) · Replaceable nose · Solid body · 20BPX/LGX/LPX chain | EXL: 16″(66 b) 20″(78 b,p) RNB: 16″(66 b) 20″(78 b,p) |
| SpeedCut™ (TXLB/TXLG) · Narrow kerf · Up to 55cc saws · TXLB small nose · TXLG large nose · 95TXL chain | TXLB: 13″(56) 15″(64) 16″(66 m)(b&c) 18″(72 m)(b&c) 20″(78 m) TXLG: 15″(64) 16″(66 m) 18″(72 m) 20″(78 m) |
| VersaCut™ (VXLG) · Lightweight pro bar · Large nose · 20BPX/LGX/LPX chain | 16″(66 b) 18″(72 g,p) 20″(78 g,p) |
| *links to Amazon: bar(chain)(b&c) | (b)BPX,(g)LGX, (p)LPX,(m)M |
| OREGON BARS K095 mount .325″ pitch .058″ gauge | Lengths in. (DL)* |
|---|---|
| AdvanceCut™ (PXB) · Standard bar · PXB small nose · SFG large nose · 21BPX/LGX/LPX chain | PXB: 15″(64 b,g,p) 16″(66 j,g,p) 18″(72 j,g,p) 20″(78 j,g,p) SFG: 18″(72 j,g,p) |
| ControlCut™ (PXLB) · Lightweight pro bar · Low-kickback nose · 21BPX/LGX/LPX chain | 13″(56 b) 15″(64 b,g,p) 16″(66 j,g,p) 18″(72 j,g,p) |
| PowerCut™ (EXLB/RNB) · Replaceable nose · Solid body · Large nose · 21BPX/LGX/LPX chain | EXLB: 15″(64 b,g,p) 16″(66 j,g,p) 18″(72 j,g,p) 20″(78 j,g,p) RNB: 13″(56b) 15″(64b,g,p) 16″(66j,g,p) 18″(72j,g,p) 20″(78j,g,p) |
| VersaCut™ (VXLG) · Lightweight pro bar · Large nose · 21BPX/LGX/LPX chain | 15″(64b,g,p) 16″(66j,g,p)(b&c) 18″(72j,g,p) 20″(78j,g,p)(b&c) |
| *links to Amazon: bar(chain)(b&c) | (b)BPX,(g)LGX, (j)BPX, (p)LPX |
