Husky 41 and 36

[BRLE]

Hey guys and gals. What is everyones thoughts on the Husky 41 and the Husky 36. Any info would help. Thanks

 

[brent denny]

I've seen 141s and 136s. These are huskys two smallest models and are actually poulans. Haven't really heard many bad things about them but for just a few more $$ I believe you can get a 340 which is a step up in power and quality as it is a swede made saw.

 

[Mange]

This is a Hobby class saw, could be considered a farmer saw perhaps.

 

[turnkey4099]

Hey guys and gals. What is everyones thoughts on the Husky 41 and the Husky 36. Any info would help. Thanks

Can't speak to the 41. I run a 51 for limb/trim and buck of small stuff. Great saw for that use but I wouldn't want one as the only saw.

Harry K

 

[brent denny]

I've seen 141s and 136s. These are huskys two smallest models and are actually poulans. Haven't really heard many bad things about them but for just a few more $$ I believe you can get a 340 which is a step up in power and quality as it is a swede made saw.

 

[brent denny]

oops

 

[IndyIan]

I've got a 141, it is a poulan. Here it was only $40 more than the poulan at crappy tire but I bought it from a dealer so its got some backup. It needed the carb adjusted right away so having the dealer helped, also it has the 2yr warranty and I believe the lifetime warranty on the ignition like real huskies.
It cuts wood, pretty well when the chain is sharp, so I keep the chain sharp.

I think a real husky saw was about $150 more so its up to you. Its no firewood saw, I imagine 20-30 cords would be the end of it but I've got other saws for that.
Ian

 

[BRLE]

what about a Husky 350 with an 18 In bar. Any good?

 

[oldwild]

go with the 353. More torque, plus magnesium crankcase, not plastic!

 

[BRLE]

What would the price difference be for a 353 compared to a 350

 

[oldwild]

bout 50 bucks U.S.

 

[brent denny]

A 350 should be just under $300. A 353 will be probably between $329 and $369, depending on if you buy it from a dealer or online. It depends on how much you are going to use the saw and what you are going to do with it. Both good saws but the 353 being a pro saw, will outlast a 350 and also has a bit more power.

 

[brent denny]

I just noticed you are in Canada. The prices I gave you would be U.S. funds

 

[BRLE]

I am doing some tree work at the cottage. Im thinking25 to 40 hours of work with the saw. Can you recommend a saw that will handle the job. These trees are 20 to 26 inches across. Would the Husky 350 or 350 be okay?

 

[Mange]

Here is a few idéas.

1) Safety first!!!!!!
2) Knollege
3) Saw
4) It is the brain that does most of the work, not the saw.

I would study a bit, and look at prices with the dealers nearby.
Talk with them, be upfront and say what you are about to do, I am sure you can learn much.
If you find the 36/41 saws interesting I have some info for you.

I usually rekomend the 55 as a fire wood/farmer saw.

 

[oldwild]

the 353 with an 18" will defintely handle what you have to be done!

 

[SawTroll]

Farmer saws? - I think not!

This is a Hobby class saw, could be considered a farmer saw perhaps.

I agree to "Hobby class", definitively not "Farmer" class.

 

[SawTroll]

Safety first!

Here is a few idéas.

1) Safety first!!!!!!
2) Knowledge
3) Saw
4) It is the brain that does most of the work, not the saw.

I would study a bit, .....................

I usually recommend the 55 as a fire wood/farmer saw.

The brain is the most important safety equipment!
In fact it is the only safety equipment that some of us use! Not me, anymore.

 

[SawTroll]

I've seen 141s and 136s. These are huskys two smallest models and are actually poulans. Haven't really heard many bad things about them but for just a few more $$ I believe you can get a 340 which is a step up in power and quality as it is a swede made saw.

The latest versions is the 142 and 137 (intro sometime last year). I agree with you about the 340, but I think the 350 is a more sensible choise. There are more differences than just the cc's and power.

Personally I went streight for the 353 when I shoud replace my "learner" saw (Poulan-built Partner), and I do not regret that!

 

[Mange]

Is there still 340's to bye new in the US :Eye:

I must have read this wrong...
That saw is intruduced almost 30 years ago.
Good saw, but if you look at that old saws,in that size, the 444 is better.