MtnHermit
ArboristSite Operative
Yes & No.- Other totally new models are the 135 and 140 (recycled model number). They more or less look like the 435/440, but are listed with a little more weight and less power. My guess they are the ultimate el-cheapo POS models, and likely made in China???:msp_confused:
For several years the 235 and 240 have been here in the USA and both fit your description of little less power and little more weight than the 435/440. Also less $$$.
My take is that the 135/140 are cheaper even than the 235/240 in all respects. Perhaps India, getting expensive to make things in China.
Thanks for the Norway update.