Husky 35 vs Homelite 245

[Damian]

Hi.

I'm looking at a few good condition used saws from the 1980's.

They both appear similar in chrome plated piston design, size and weight... from a little online research.

... with your experience, which would you choose?

I'm looking for something to have for bucking up camping firewood, clearing trees fallen on FSR roads: occasional backcountry use.

I can get the 245, "in excellent condition" for $50. I can get the 35 for $100, which includes an new chain.

I like older tools, for their affordable price and build quality. Are these worthy? Or would u suggest another route?

Thanks for your time.



245:

http://www.acresinternet.com/cscc.n...b69ad1e16c74be8b88256c260013e0f3?OpenDocument

35:

http://www.acresinternet.com/cscc.n...7daec64b55fdc97d88256b5200145b98?OpenDocument



Ps. Or is something new like this worth taking to get fixed? (Not really ideal, but I'm also curious what u think of the newer saws vs these two older contenders.. )

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/nvn/grd/d/husqvarna-240-chainsaw-wont/6333541004.html

 

[dougand3]

I'd get the Homey 245. I have a Homey 240 and not a bad little saw.
I don't know the Husky 35 but it's not a Husky.
The Husky 240 is basically a Poulan wearing orange - too high a price.

 

[KYsawman]

The husky 35 is made by trail manufacturing. The 245 homelite is not a bad saw, I have the little brother the 240 I use as a stump saw, It was free to me with bad fuel lines and I have run it through the dirt forever and can not kill it.

 

[KYsawman]

The Husqvarna 240 is a poulan based saw and can be bought new for $179 free shipping from Amazon. I have a basket case one in the basement very cheaply built.

 

[Pioneer]

I had a Husky 35, a cheaply made saw it's not worth $100. The Husky 32 made by Solo on the other hand is. I don't know about the Homelite 245, but I have a couple of the Homelite xl-1's which are the same displacement as the 245 but lighter. http://www.acresinternet.com/cscc.n...89a8b77c7953e87f88256c26004d84b9?OpenDocument
The xl-1's are very powerful for their weight, my samples won't be leaving my hands any time soon.

 

[undee70ss]

I'd get the 245. Plenty of parts are still available. Has AV. The 245 has manual and automatic oiling. (Homelite 24o is automatic oiling only, the only difference between the two). And it's only 50 bucks.

 

[rocketnorton]

where in bc r u? have couple "trail" saws. $100. is lil steep. they do work ok, pita to work on. prolly just give ya one if yer close by.

 

[Damian]

Went and got the Homelite 245. Starts right up. sounds good, idles great, chain is sharp with lots of life left.

What's your general rule for chain tension?

Thanks for all the replies guys.

 

[Damian]

where in bc r u? have couple "trail" saws. $100. is lil steep. they do work ok, pita to work on. prolly just give ya one if yer close by.

Wow. That's a very generous offer for the free saw. Too bad I just read it! If I take up chainsaw juggling or if this one I just got craps out I'll take you up on it.. so far the Homelite 245 seems like a little champ

 

[undee70ss]

Went and got the Homelite 245. Starts right up. sounds good, idles great, chain is sharp with lots of life left.

What's your general rule for chain tension?

Thanks for all the replies guys.

See pic.

 

[cowboyaxe]

Husky 35 is a very good chainsaw, I bought one used 18 years ago and used it very hard. Cheaply made? no they are built very tough and the little saw has good low end grunt for the hard stuff..

 

[deezlfan]

I have a Homelite 24o I bought new and I would be hard pressed to talk bad about it. I cut 3 cord a year for 15 years for my mother and it still runs fine. It is tough to replace fuel lines and the muffler bolts kept coming loose til I safety wired them, but those are the only issues I've ever had.