Husky 335 good or bad?

[rahtreelimbs]

What's the deal on the Husky 335. Everyone I talk to says it's garbage. Bailey's is selling a " CALIFORNIA SPECIAL " that is 45cc.
Thay did this to get around the " under 35cc EPA regs." Is Husky fixing the problems, what are they anyway?

 

[high life man]

I heard they had oiler problems. My dealer steered me away from one and into a 020T a couple years ago. I'm happy.

If you're stuck on a Husky, you may want to wait. I've heard on this forum that Husky's unveiling a new tophandle soon.

 

[rbtree]

Rich,

They are definitely not garbage. Oiler problem long since fixed, tank venting improved, spark plug cover stays on now, brakes may still give out after a while, I'm not sure. Starting and idling difficuluties still develop on most saws after a year or so of use. Most dont have the power or reliability of a good 020T, which I resist using due to higher weight, cost, lanyard attachment, carb location, etc. I may get a 335 Ca. special, but will hang to see how soon the new husky comes out, and how much improved it is. Likely it will continue in the improving mold of the 357, and 385.

My new Walkerized 335 is a beast!!!Easily cuts 30 % faster.

I tore down one of my old ones that had become impossible to start. Before it lost compression, it was a very strong runner, better than the few 020T's I compared it with. Cylinder is still fine, piston a bit worn. I'll rebuild the carb, change the boot, replace the piston and ring, maybe the bearings, and seals, and should have a winner for $100-130. Not bad for three years of hard use.

 

[Lawrence Martin]

hi , I have had 335 since thet came out("97" ?) , putting kindly nothing but troubble, had it re placed in 1 year under warrrinty.

So on to my second i complained about alot of things air fillter, bady cracks, carb. problems etc.. and one more replaced under warr.
So onto my 3rd saw durring my 2nd and 3rd saw i have had 5 new tank assemblies (body) due to cracks on it some due to my own abuse of the saw some to poor body design.

had a the rubber intake crack, on it replaced under warr. one year later lost compession scorhed piston and cylinder head, probbly due to the cracked intake one year before hand, replaced under warr. while in the shop pleading my case to South Caralina ,to gave me a new cylinder and piston.(wich i got)
Needed saw so i doled out the cash and got another one "00". so i got my "99" back and budies "99" went down (craked Rubber air Intake,he Has allso had his first ("97"?)replaced in "99" While he was using mine a problem arose with it it willnot start when hot , shop phoned it's ready dont konow what the damage is yet ,no cash.
Every body nose the problem they have with it starting (only when it wants to) the countless times you want to throw it down out of the tree, and you say why in the hell did i buy this F*****G thing .
The question at hand would i buy another one In a Flash The best balanced saw you can get I LOVE IT , should you buy one only if you are a true Husky Man , other wise whait for the new one . Iam hopping it comes out soon because my arm is getting sore from pulling that cord. my be they will do some type of
trade-in from old to new!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????????.

Lawrence Martineau