Husky 339

[Tor R]

Consider to buy one 339 for all the light work.
This is a new for me saw.
What good and bad sides do they have?
And how is the smoothnes compared to MS200?

 

[M&Rtree]

I've used them before. They make decent power. They are nice and light. Air filteration isn't so great. Muffler mods help a lot.

 

[firefighterwolf]

I have a 336. Pretty much the same saw as the 339. I have been impressed with the power it has. I really like it.

 

[tramp bushler]

I've used them before. They make decent power. They are nice and light. Air filteration isn't so great. Muffler mods help a lot.

M+R ; how do u like the 543 ? From what I understand it is a modernization of the 242 . Something I dont think they needed to do as the 242 was AWESOME ! . But besides that , how do u like it ?

 

[SawTroll]

The 339 is an extremely well handling saw, but it doesn't really deserve the xp designation, as it basically is a clamshell. A large part of the case still is magnesium though (the clamshell is part of a large sturdy piece of magnesium, that the rest of the saw is built on).
It is important to get a NE one, made after some time in 2006 - but carb trouble still happens, as on all really small saws.

Air filter system isn't great, and have to be cleaned more often than on larger Husky saws.

 

[M&Rtree]

M+R ; how do u like the 543 ? From what I understand it is a modernization of the 242 . Something I dont think they needed to do as the 242 was AWESOME ! . But besides that , how do u like it ?

It's OK. Still running on a tree crew. Just hard to look past the $425.00 dollars.

 

[tramp bushler]

Thats a pretty good price. I wish I had one insread of the 339 that I do have. I'm sure the oiler is alot easier to get at . With a little 14 or 16" bar , the 543 should be a nice little saw up in a tree. Does it scream fairly wwll ?

 

[M&Rtree]

Takes about 10-15 tanks to really wake up. Wouldn't consider it a screamer though. Does fine in under 12" wood though.

 

[tramp bushler]

ok , thanks , That was the great thing about the 242 . They turned up 15,500 rpm stock . oh well .
Thanks again .
Glen.

 

[SawTroll]

M+R ; how do u like the 543 ? From what I understand it is a modernization of the 242 . Something I dont think they needed to do as the 242 was AWESOME ! . But besides that , how do u like it ?

The 543 is a bit lighter than the 242, but power and rpm specs are lower.

 

[SEAM]

Get yourself a Stihl 020 (not the older "AV" designation) or MS200... There is no better saws in that class yet (except for the MS201 some people say)...

I had a 333 Lite and still have a 335T (which I never use because it is too heavy).

This one I use all the time:

 

[J.Walker]

I have a pair of these saws now. Nice and light with good power.




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[tramp bushler]

Oh, they are nice. EXCEPT !!
As near as I can tell , I will have to pull the flywheel and take the entire engine out just to get at the oiler. .
If anyone knows any other way PLEASE ENLIGHTEN ME !!!!!!