Husqvarna 66

[Marine5068]

Husqvarna 66
What would this saw have been worth new in 1987?
What's the closest new Husky saw to it right now?
Also what size chain would it use and where can I find the chain info on it?

 

[cus_deluxe]

if you have a bar and chain with it the bar should have the info on it somewhere. if not you may have to pull the clutch, but id say theres a 99% chance its set up for 3/8" chain. no idea what this wouldve sold for in 1987, prob worth a couple hundred $ or so these days, depending on condition. the 365 would prob be the closest modern saw from husky.

 

[fearofpavement]

The one I used had an 18" 3/8 .058 bar on it. I have an owners manual for one somewhere.

 

[GMwoodchuck]

Both of my mid to late 80s 266's had 20" 3/8 .058 chains. I also will run 16" 3/8 .050 on mine sometimes. The 66 is a low rpm saw in comparison to new saws but had good torque and was rated at 66.7cc and 4.2 h.p.. The saw that is probably closest in h.p. would be the 555 at 59.8cc and 4.3 h.p.. I have not yet played with a auto tune so I can't speak for how they would act in the wood in comparison.

 

[Marine5068]

Both of my mid to late 80s 266's had 20" 3/8 .058 chains. I also will run 16" 3/8 .050 on mine sometimes. The 66 is a low rpm saw in comparison to new saws but had good torque and was rated at 66.7cc and 4.2 h.p.. The saw that is probably closest in h.p. would be the 555 at 59.8cc and 4.3 h.p.. I have not yet played with a auto tune so I can't speak for how they would act in the wood in comparison.

Thanks for that info Jason......I'll pick it up off him regardless.

 

[erikvr]

it's a farmer saw, so the current Husqvarna 460 Rancher would match. <edit> mislooked on the displacement , 66 cc.

 

[GMwoodchuck]

Thanks for that info Jason......I'll pick it up off him regardless.

You can't go wrong with that family of saw! There is a lot of parts both AM and used on the market today, quite a few parts will work across the family 61,66,266,268,272.

 

[SawTroll]

it's a farmer saw, so the current Husqvarna 460 Rancher would match. <edit> mislooked on the displacement , 66 cc.

No match there - the 460 is a lower quality saw (and smaller/weaker).

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

rancher 460 is not even close to being built like the pro grade built 66.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

 

[Wood Doctor]

I recently had the pleasure of restoring both a 1987 Husky 61 that looks a lot like JJ's and a 2002 Husky 41. Both saws had ignition problems and broken chain brakes. They now run and operate flawlessly. The owner sold the pair for $400. I told the new owner that he got a bargain.