Husqvarna Pole Saw 525PT5S (Gas, Telescoping)

The Husqvarna pole saw 525PT5S is a professional gas pole saw with a telescoping shaft, built for pruning and clearance work from the ground. A 25.4 cc X-Torq engine drives a 12-inch bar at the end of the shaft, so you can take limbs over driveways and roofs without a ladder.

What a gas pole saw does for a crew

A lot of tree work is not climbing at all. It is raising canopies over driveways, clearing limbs off roofs, and opening up sight lines along roads and fences. A good gas chainsaw on a pole lets one person do that work from the ground, quickly and without a ladder. The Husqvarna 525PT5S is Husqvarna's professional pole saw for that job.

The telescoping shaft is the key feature. You can collapse it to work low limbs or to load it on the truck, then extend it for high cuts. That means one tool covers a wide range of heights instead of carrying two fixed-length saws.

For crews, the husqvarna gas pole saw is a quick way to finish up pruning after a climber comes down, or to take small deadwood without setting a line. For property managers and municipal crews, it handles clearance pruning over sidewalks and roads all day.

Engine and cutting head

The 25.4 cc X-Torq engine sits at the bottom of the shaft, where it balances the weight of the cutting head. It drives a 12-inch bar and chain through the shaft. For pruning cuts up to a few inches thick, that is plenty. On bigger limbs, make a small undercut first so the bark does not tear, and let the saw cut at its own speed.

Keep the chain sharp, check the bar oil level every time you refuel, and grease the cutting head per the manual. A dry gearbox or a dull chain will make the saw feel weak long before the engine is the problem.

Using it safely

Never use a pole saw near power lines. Keep at least the minimum approach distance required by OSHA and ANSI Z133, and assume all lines are energized. Only qualified line-clearance workers should work near electrical conductors.

Stand to the side of the limb, not under it, and wear a helmet, eye protection, hearing protection and gloves. Watch for limbs that can bounce off the shaft or swing back toward you. Use the harness for long sessions to save your back and keep better control.

Take frequent breaks on long pruning days. Holding a pole saw overhead is tiring work, and fatigue is when mistakes happen. Clear the drop zone before every cut and let helpers know where limbs will fall.

Is it the right pole saw

If you do regular pruning or clearance work and want a gas pole saw that holds up to daily use, the 525PT5S is a strong choice. For occasional homeowner use, a lighter or battery pole saw may be easier. For cuts out of reach of any pole, you will need a climber or a bucket. Compare more options in our chainsaws section.