Husqvarna 585 Chainsaw

The Husqvarna 585 is a large-displacement rear-handle chainsaw built for felling and bucking big wood. It sits in the big-saw end of the Husqvarna range, where long bars and large trunks are the everyday job.

What the 585 is for

A saw this size earns its keep on removals and storm work with large trunks, felling big spars and bucking heavy wood on the ground. It pulls long bars that smaller saws would struggle with.

It is a ground saw. Climbers working aloft use top-handle or small rear-handle saws, then the big saw finishes the trunk on the ground. Browse other models in chainsaws.

A big saw like this is also handy for stump cuts, slabbing and bucking the butt log after a removal. Match the bar length to the wood you cut most often rather than the biggest tree you might see once a year.

Buying and setup notes

The 585 may be harder to find new than current Husqvarna models, so check parts support and confirm the exact specs, bar mount and recommended bar lengths with Husqvarna or the seller.

Run it with chaps or saw pants, a helmet with face and hearing protection, gloves and saw boots. Keep the chain brake, chain catcher and throttle lockout in working order, and follow ANSI Z133 and the operator's manual.

Keep the air filter clean, the chain sharp and the bar oiled. A large saw works hard in big wood and overheats or wears out fast if the basics slip. Run fresh, correctly mixed fuel and store it with an empty or stabilized tank.