Gary N Carter
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My local Northern Equip.Co. has Husky 335XPTs for $269.00 which looks like a close out. In an earlier post someone said they were coming out with some new models. Does anyone know?
New 335XPT?
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WOLF_RIVER_MIKE
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Talked to a Husy rep a few weeks ago and asked him about the 335 replacement. said Husky was coming out with 3 versions of the saw, supposedly with the bugs worked out of it. the 333, he said was basically replacing the 335, a 338, (due out in the fall) and a double trigger top handle, like the old homelites. didn't know when to expect the 333 or the double trigger.
Talked to a Husy rep a few weeks ago and asked him about the 335 replacement. said Husky was coming out with 3 versions of the saw, supposedly with the bugs worked out of it. the 333, he said was basically replacing the 335, a 338, (due out in the fall) and a double trigger top handle, like the old homelites. didn't know when to expect the 333 or the double trigger.
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DDM
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I have northerns AD in front of me it Reads " Reconditioned Units have never been used" Hmmmmm Whats does that mean?
treeclimber165
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It means that these particular saws never made it into the field before breaking down (as opposed to breaking down 2 weeks after you buy one). They had to rebuild them to get them running long enough to make it out the door and your check clears!
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It may mean that these were store/dealer returns. Since they went out the door with an owner they are no longer new even if they are returned unused. So... they check them over and sell them as reconditioned!?!
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i agree stumper . but dam a 300 limbing saw that never even got used ,before the customer was disatisfied. what was wrong with the little husky to start with.
i got my cs3000 because it was a unwanted christmas gift for 119.00
but they are a fine saw. just curious
i got my cs3000 because it was a unwanted christmas gift for 119.00
but they are a fine saw. just curious
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The company I work for has a 335-it will not run at all during the cold months and the dealer's response was basically tough sh*t. Sure tempers your desire to run out and purchase another one of their products! Not! Sure are overpriced when they do not work! We are using it again now that the spring is finally here-what were other problems with this saw? Be interesting to see if the improvements are going to solve them.......you would think this would have been addressed before the original was released for general sale!
The company I work for has a 335-it will not run at all during the cold months and the dealer's response was basically tough sh*t. Sure tempers your desire to run out and purchase another one of their products! Not! Sure are overpriced when they do not work! We are using it again now that the spring is finally here-what were other problems with this saw? Be interesting to see if the improvements are going to solve them.......you would think this would have been addressed before the original was released for general sale!
treeclimber165
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An Echo 3400 (NOT the 3000) will keep right up with a RUNNING 335. And I have had excellent reliability with my lil Echo's. Jab a scrench in the exhaust and pry it around a little to let the saw breathe better and they are strong lil saws. They cost quite a bit less than the 335 also.
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I am a Husqvarna fan but my climbing saw is a Stihl 019T. My saw mechanic (who is a Husky dealer) told me that the 335 wasn't as good as the Stihl or Shindaiwa climbing saws. I appreciate him sending me to his competion in order to save us both headaches.
Incidentally, most guys are using the Stihl 020T instead of the 019T. The 020T has VERY impressive specs but I chose the 019T for 2,no,3 reasons. 1. available with the no tools chain tensioning system (works great) 2. The goofy swept back front handle-it's different but it actually lets you operate the saw with 2 hands in a lot of awkward /streched out positions (the saws balance permits 1 hand use also but 2 hands are best when possible.3. The 019T is a couple hundred $ cheaper.( perhaps not a big factor but it sure would hurt to drop that $500 020T on the first job LOL)
Incidentally, most guys are using the Stihl 020T instead of the 019T. The 020T has VERY impressive specs but I chose the 019T for 2,no,3 reasons. 1. available with the no tools chain tensioning system (works great) 2. The goofy swept back front handle-it's different but it actually lets you operate the saw with 2 hands in a lot of awkward /streched out positions (the saws balance permits 1 hand use also but 2 hands are best when possible.3. The 019T is a couple hundred $ cheaper.( perhaps not a big factor but it sure would hurt to drop that $500 020T on the first job LOL)
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I hope something is done about this saw, I don't know of anyone who is running one. Rich.
I hope something is done about this saw, I don't know of anyone who is running one. Rich.
Sorry , but I consider that 019T a huge joke. Heavy, bulky, way underpowered, poor saw attachement. Stihl did bump the power up, or so they say.
I have 4 335's, they all ran. I had the 2nd one on the west coast, broke the oiler the first day by turning it too far to get it to work. solved that problem, sure we had others, but you have to learn to adapt. Of my three old versions, one was a beast, would outcut most 020T's, but got harder and harder tostart and keep idling. When the compression dropped, I pulled it apart and found only a bit of piston wear. Bottom end is good. I spent $60 on parts, and expect it to be back cutting well. If the starting issue isnt solved, I'll try switching carbs. If it runs well, I'll do timed cuts against my Walkerized 5 month old saw, which was doggy stock. If it is anywhere close, I'll put on the tuned muffler and see what happens. If all is good, maybe I'll have Dennis trick out the motor and muffler. But only if all the work should give at least 15 % more speed than the current Walkerized one, which beats a friends 020T by 10%. (the fastest 020 I've ever seen!)
If Husky improves the carburation on the new saws, and gets the power back to where the old ones were or better, they will have it made. And keeps the prices low. Why get an overpriced, heavier saw with a poor saw attachment and stupid placement of the carb?
I have 4 335's, they all ran. I had the 2nd one on the west coast, broke the oiler the first day by turning it too far to get it to work. solved that problem, sure we had others, but you have to learn to adapt. Of my three old versions, one was a beast, would outcut most 020T's, but got harder and harder tostart and keep idling. When the compression dropped, I pulled it apart and found only a bit of piston wear. Bottom end is good. I spent $60 on parts, and expect it to be back cutting well. If the starting issue isnt solved, I'll try switching carbs. If it runs well, I'll do timed cuts against my Walkerized 5 month old saw, which was doggy stock. If it is anywhere close, I'll put on the tuned muffler and see what happens. If all is good, maybe I'll have Dennis trick out the motor and muffler. But only if all the work should give at least 15 % more speed than the current Walkerized one, which beats a friends 020T by 10%. (the fastest 020 I've ever seen!)
If Husky improves the carburation on the new saws, and gets the power back to where the old ones were or better, they will have it made. And keeps the prices low. Why get an overpriced, heavier saw with a poor saw attachment and stupid placement of the carb?
treeclimber165
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Dang, rb. You sure spend a lot of time working on those Huskies. Which brings me right back to the Echo. Other than bars, chains and sprockets the last time I worked on an Echo was to change out a rubber mount 2 years ago. I had to change a carb on one about 3 years ago, the new EPA carbs at that time were balky. My last 2 have been trouble-free and have enough balls to do all the trimming I want to do. I also have no problem with 14" pine cuts or 10"-12" oak cuts in the tree. All that for $250, but I don't get the satisfaction of trying to rework a $300+ saw every couple months or the enjoyment of pulling the starter rope for 15 minutes in the tree while my crew sits on the ground waiting for my saw to start.
I'll pass on the Husky 335, thank you.
I'll pass on the Husky 335, thank you.
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Rbtree, Different strokes I guess. The displacement of the 020T and 019T are identical. the 020 gets higher performance with higher rpm-I don't know what that does for longevity.?. Specs for the 335 are in between the 2 but closer to the020. I do not find the 019T underpowered-I run a 16"bar and can bury it and the saw keeps rippin'.
The displacement of the 020T and 019T are identical. the 020 gets higher performance with higher rpm-I don't know what that does for longevity.?. Specs for the 335 are in between the 2 but closer to the020. I do not find the 019T underpowered-I run a 16"bar and can bury it and the saw keeps rippin'.
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Brian.........
Yo, Brian.
I have a 3400. And before it, the 302S, the 330, and the 280E. The 3400 is a nice pruning saw, but lacking in the power and rpm department. Mine ran pretty well, til the filter cover vibrated off one day, and I was too dumb to notice. ran it for a bit, some sawdust got stuck in the reed valve. After that it never ran right, then it died. Spent way over $130 at some shop that was clueless--most good shops won't work on Echo's. I do like the placement of the top handle, it gives more reach for all those "illegal" moves I like to make.
Only reason I put up with that 335 that was hard to start was because it was such a beast. Crossing my fingers that the problem will go away when I rebuild it. Other than that, I spent very little time on them. And not a lot of money. The first few boot problems, oiler issues, and all the brake repairs were warrantied, thanaks to my understanding shop guy.
If my Walkerized 335 stays perfect, as it is, for 18 months, I will be one happy camper. It starts every morning on the third or fourth pull.
I have a 3400. And before it, the 302S, the 330, and the 280E. The 3400 is a nice pruning saw, but lacking in the power and rpm department. Mine ran pretty well, til the filter cover vibrated off one day, and I was too dumb to notice. ran it for a bit, some sawdust got stuck in the reed valve. After that it never ran right, then it died. Spent way over $130 at some shop that was clueless--most good shops won't work on Echo's. I do like the placement of the top handle, it gives more reach for all those "illegal" moves I like to make.
Only reason I put up with that 335 that was hard to start was because it was such a beast. Crossing my fingers that the problem will go away when I rebuild it. Other than that, I spent very little time on them. And not a lot of money. The first few boot problems, oiler issues, and all the brake repairs were warrantied, thanaks to my understanding shop guy.
If my Walkerized 335 stays perfect, as it is, for 18 months, I will be one happy camper. It starts every morning on the third or fourth pull.
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Can someone enlighten me on what the "two" triggers are for.
One is the throttle, what`s the other?
Kevin,
I reckon it will be like the old homelite, where the top handle extended out back a couple inches. You had your choice of two triggers. I like the concept, but dont know about the engineering, could be more stuff to break.
Stumper, both the 020T and 335 have 35.2 cc. motors, and are rated at 2.2 hp. None of the newer 335's seem to cut as well as the 020T's, though.The new, improved 019 comes in at 2.04 hp. With its large motor, maybe it has good torque. But just like the 335 Calif special, it is not a high performance motor. And it is 1.3 lb more than a 335, making it totally unacceptable to me, just like the Shindaiwa 357.
3rd best climbing saw just might be the Solo 633, 7.5 lb and 2 hp. Never seen one. I'd guess the 3400 Echo is way down at 1.8 hp, which is where the Tanaka and Efco are rated, which are very similar saws.
If I ever see a 3400 for under $120, I might pick it up.
Today I put together my 335, I'll run it tommorrow. And tore apart my oldest one, which showed little wear on the piston, and some minor seal leakage. Not bad after five years!! I don't think I will rebuild it or my fourth one, at least not until I see and run some of the new Husky's.
I reckon it will be like the old homelite, where the top handle extended out back a couple inches. You had your choice of two triggers. I like the concept, but dont know about the engineering, could be more stuff to break.
Stumper, both the 020T and 335 have 35.2 cc. motors, and are rated at 2.2 hp. None of the newer 335's seem to cut as well as the 020T's, though.The new, improved 019 comes in at 2.04 hp. With its large motor, maybe it has good torque. But just like the 335 Calif special, it is not a high performance motor. And it is 1.3 lb more than a 335, making it totally unacceptable to me, just like the Shindaiwa 357.
3rd best climbing saw just might be the Solo 633, 7.5 lb and 2 hp. Never seen one. I'd guess the 3400 Echo is way down at 1.8 hp, which is where the Tanaka and Efco are rated, which are very similar saws.
If I ever see a 3400 for under $120, I might pick it up.
Today I put together my 335, I'll run it tommorrow. And tore apart my oldest one, which showed little wear on the piston, and some minor seal leakage. Not bad after five years!! I don't think I will rebuild it or my fourth one, at least not until I see and run some of the new Husky's.
