Homelite Xl Little Red Chainsaw Specs Extra Quality Jun 2026

After analyzing dozens of forums and speaking to collectors, here are the unspoken truths about the "Little Red."

| Specification | Detail | |---------------|--------| | | ~8 fl oz (236 ml) | | Oil tank capacity | ~6 fl oz (177 ml) – automatic bar oiling | | Fuel mix ratio | 40:1 (Homelite recommended) – or 50:1 with modern synthetic oil | | Fuel type | Regular gasoline (87+ octane) mixed with quality two-stroke oil | | Oil type | Bar & chain oil (or SAE 30 in a pinch) | homelite xl little red chainsaw specs

| Spec | Value | |------|-------| | Engine | 32.8 cc (2.0 ci) | | Power | ~2 HP | | Bar length | 12–14” | | Chain pitch | 1/4” (most common) | | Chain gauge | 0.050” | | Weight | ~6.5 lbs | | Fuel mix | 40:1 | | Oiler | Automatic (fixed) | | Chain brake | No | After analyzing dozens of forums and speaking to

| Specification | Detail | |---------------|--------| | | 2.0 cu in (32.8 cc) | | Engine type | Single-cylinder, two-stroke air-cooled | | Power output | Approx. 1.8–2.0 HP | | Carburetor | Walbro or Zama diaphragm-type (no fuel pump) | | Ignition | Solid-state electronic (no points on later models; early units may have breaker points) | | Spark plug | Champion CJ-8 or equivalent (0.020” gap) | 0.050” gauge (e.g.

| Part | Compatible with | |------|----------------| | Carb kit | Walbro WT series or Zama C1Q series | | Fuel lines | 3/32” ID x 3/16” OD tygon | | Oil pump diaphragm | Homelite 69453 (often NOS – new old stock) | | Bar & chain | Oregon 1/4” pitch, 0.050” gauge (e.g., Oregon 25AP chain + 120SB bar) |