Description
Overview:
This Felling Dog is a genuine Husqvarna spare part (OEM 501 79 50-01) designed for select Husqvarna petrol chainsaws, including the 254 and 55 Rancher. Made from durable steel with a toothed profile, it bites into the timber to give a firm pivot point, helping to steady the saw during cuts. By improving stability and control, it supports cleaner, more accurate felling and bucking. The mounting holes are set to match the factory positions on compatible saws, making fitting straightforward with standard hand tools. Built for regular use by tradespeople and DIY users, it provides reliable performance and a long service life when maintained and used correctly.
Key Features:
- Genuine Husqvarna part for correct fit and reliable performance
- Steel construction with toothed edge for a secure bite into wood
- Improves stability and control during felling and bucking
- Provides a solid pivot point for more controlled cuts
- Easy to install on compatible saws using existing fixings
- Helps reduce fatigue by steadying the saw against the workpiece
- Suitable for routine maintenance or replacement of worn spikes
- OEM reference 501 79 50-01 for accurate identification
Typical Applications:
Used on compatible Husqvarna chainsaws to stabilise the bar against the log or trunk during tree felling, sectioning (bucking), and controlled plunge cuts. Useful for forestry, arborist work, landscaping, firewood processing, and farm or estate maintenance where repeatable, accurate cuts and firm control are important.
Also known as:
Bucking spike, bumper spike, saw dog, chainsaw dog, spike plate, spiked stop, felling spike.
Fits Models:
254, 257, 261, 262XP, 51, 55, 55 Rancher
Alternate Part Numbers:
501 79 50-01, 501795001
