McCulloch Chainsaws – The Story

Friday, June 12th, 2009 at 10:53 am

Started in the 1940's in Milwaukee, McCulloch's range of gas and electric powered chainsaws have long been known for their quality and the company has a well deserved reputation for producing some of the best chainsaws available. While the company got its start in Wisconsin, it was not until its relocation to California in 1948 that it begun to produce the chainsaws for which they are now famous.

The One-Man Chainsaw Evolves

The very first McCulloch chainsaw was the 5-49. While it took two people to operate, it should be remembered that at the time, it was the lightest and most powerful chainsaw of its kind. The 5-49 was soon followed by McCulloch's one man chainsaws, some of the first of their kind and a development which led to the company becoming famous quickly. No longer were chainsaws so heavy that they could be used practically nowhere save for commercial logging; and the one man McCulloch chainsaw allowed a whole new world of uses for the tool.

Development of Light Weight Chainsaws

McCulloch introduced the lightest chainsaw ever made in 1968, the Power Mac 6. At eight and a half pounds when fully fueled, it was by far the lightest chainsaw available, yet still suitable for professional, heavy duty use. In 1972 the company began producing the Mini Mac 1, a light and lower cost chainsaw for home users and these tools finally started to become within the reach of homeowners and other non-professional users.

Advent of the Electric Chainsaw

1972 also saw McCulloch's first electric chainsaws and a line of hedge trimmers, blowers and string trimmers; more of these types of tools were introduced to the company's product line through the 1980s. In 1988, McCulloch moved once again, to Tuscon, AZ. While a Taiwanese company purchased the North American manufacturing facilities in the late 90s, McCulloch chainsaws have continued to be made to the same high standards.

McCulloch gasoline powered chainsaws are made with ease of use, durability and reliable performance in mind, as well as safety and maneuverability. The MS 1432 and other small McCulloch chainsaws are ideal for trimming small to medium sized trees; with a 14" bar and a 32cc engine along with an automatic oiler, this is a reliable saw for light to medium work. A chain brake is built into the saw to ensure safe operation.

Real Chainsaw Power

If you have larger jobs to tackle, you may want to look at the 16" 35 cc McCulloch saws. These powerful saws include an antivibration system to ensure comfort and make them easier to use. The MS 1838AV is an 18" saw with a 38cc engine (as well as an anti-vibration system and chain brake for safety). This model is perfect for those who need to use their saw frequently for medium to heavy work which a smaller saw can't handle. Naturally, this only scratches the surface of McCulloch's chainsaw products. There are many others available and there is a McCulloch chainsaw which is perfectly suited to just about every task.

Shop for McCulloch Chainsaws below:

	Oregon 16-Inch Semi Chisel Chain Saw Chain Fits McCulloch, Stihl S55 List Price: $19.99 Sale Price: $11.89 Used From: $8.62
	The Oregon single-pack premium chain is their best hard-chromed cutter chain. The advanced technology used in making this chain ensures tough, sharp cutters with maximum wood bite and easy sharpening. Used as original equipment on most chain saws, Oregon chain is used by more professional loggers than any other chain.

	Oregon S56 16-Inch Semi Chisel Chain Saw Chain Fits Craftsman, Echo, Homelite, Poulan, Remington List Price: $30.18 Sale Price: $12.18
	OREGON" REPLACEMENT SAW CHAIN 16" Premium 56 drive link C-loop chain Fits Husquarna, Poulan, Remington and Stihl chain saws Reduces kickback *UL listed and ANSI

	Oregon 14-Inch Semi Chisel Chain Saw Chain Fits Homelite, McCulloch, Remington S50 List Price: $15.99 Sale Price: $9.99 Used From: $8.00
	14" 91VG Low Profile Xtraguard Premium C-Loop Chain, 50 Drive Links Chain, Chain Meets ANSI Standards and Is UL Classified, Fits Remington, Stihl and Solo Chain Saws, Made In USA.

	Oregon 14-Inch Semi Chisel Chain Saw Chain Fits McCulloch, Remington S49 List Price: $15.99 Sale Price: $10.00
	12"/14" 91VG Low Profile Xtraguard Premium C-Loop Chain, 49 Drive Links, Chain Meets ANSI Standards and Is UL Classified, Fits McCulloch, Remington and Olympyk Chain Saws, Made In USA.

Oregon 20-Inch Vanguard Chain Saw Chain Fits Homelite, McCulloch, Poulan D70
List Price: $38.69
Sale Price: $13.99

New Improved Design! 20" 72V Vaguard Full Chisel Premium C-Loop Chain, 70 Drive Links, Fastest, Smoothest, Low-Kickback Chain Available, No Other Chain This Safe Cuts This Fast, Heavy Duty Full-Chisel Cutters, Wide Track Depth Guages For Speed and Safety, Low-Vibration Vibe-Ban Design Decreases Vibration Up To 30%, Lubrilink Tie Straps Ensure Full-Time Oil Saturation Of The Bar and Chain, Chain Meets ANSI Standards, Fits Echo, Homelite, Mcculloch and Poulan Chain Saws, Made In USA.