Husky 41 and 36

[SawTroll]

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

I must have read this wrong...

Yes, according to Husky's web-site!

 

[Mange]

Impressive!!!
But is now considered a consumer saw,

 

[Mange]

I still think the 55/455 is a good choise, it is a bit more forgiving if/when mistakes are made. The displacement is a big factor.
But the prices I have no clue of.

 

[SawTroll]

Impressive!!!
But is now considered a consumer saw,

I thought it had always been a consumer saw.

Anyway Husky defines the different categories of saw differently around the world all the time , so I wouldn't worry too much about that!

 

[brent denny]

The current 340 is similar to the 345 and 350. It has a plastic crankcase but no decompressor like the other two. Im not sure if it has steel av springs or a side tensioner like the other two. The 350 is the only one with the adjustable oiler. I dont think this saw shares any similarities with the older 340 which had a metal crankcase (I think). It is a consumer saw but that whole family of saws has had a reputation for being pretty good saws.

 

[SawTroll]

340

OK, now I see. I wasn't aware of the old 340se/sg when I posted.

 

[belgian]

I have had a 136 untill a few weeks ago, and used it a few times a year for limbing and bucking, and have found it a good saw : easy start, great handling, easy to maintain. Cannot comment for durability though. I would recommend this one for occasional users. Have it replaced with Stihl MS 200.

 

[Mange]

140, 240, 340, 444, is the same, and the 44 was the "farmer saw" off these.
444 has a different oiler, but same crankcase/cylinder/piston, most of the covers, even carbs.

 

[SawTroll]

140, 240, 340, 444, is the same, and the 44 was the "farmer saw" off these.
444 has a different oiler, but same crankcase/cylinder/piston, most of the covers, even carbs.

Those models were produced in Sweden, weren't they. Even the model 40 belonged to the same "family". It looks like a "farmer" model, as the one I have seen had a black top cover.

I think that they were of higher quality than the Poulan-made 36, 41, 136, 141, 137 and 142.

 

[Mange]

Those models were produced in Sweden, weren't they. Even the model 40 belonged to the same "family". It looks like a "farmer" model, as the one I have seen had a black top cover.

I think that they were of higher quality than the Poulan-made 36, 41, 136, 141, 137 and 142.

Yes, I agree.
39, 40, 40 Practica, 44, 44 Rancher, 44 Practica was in the same famely.
None of them were pro saws.

 

[treestalker]

husky 142

has husky changed these saws very much from the 141s? im looking for a decent climbing saw would the new 142 cut it ?

 

[SawTroll]

I don't think that there is much difference between the 141 and 142.
It still is a homeowner type saw, and I don't think it would last long in commercial use.
Treeclimbers tend to prefere tophandle saws, take a look here; http://www.arboristsite.com/printthread.php?t=19428 :angel: