Husqvarna 435 Chainsaw - 7 Year Review - Perfect all round Homeowner Saw

[@Gibby_gaming]

My parents got me a 435 as my graduation present for college and it has not disappointed me and it absolutely rips. starts in 3 pulls and I clean it regularly.

[@WoolysWorld]

Excellent stuff

[@KPrimeau1]

Wolley, thanks for having some content on our Husqvarna 435e series saws. The biggest issue I've had with my saw is gas sucking water out of the air and flooding up my carburetor. Yearly I've been putting a kit in it and only using non-ethanol fuel. Any fuel left over gets used to clean the carburetor in the spring and new mix is prepared. I've never messed with the H&L jets. Thanks for your content. Stay Safe Wolly.

[@WoolysWorld]

Cheers buddy, I've had a run of bad luck with this saw since this video, think it's the carb, hopefully it's sorted now

[@seagreenspiral]

I have a 435 too! and you just can’t beat it when it comes to quality, brilliant little machine.

[@WoolysWorld]

Excellent stuff buddy

[@stevem6711]

I've had my 435 for 12 yrs. My go-to for liming trees and trimming. Only had to replace the spark plug and an ignition coil. My only complaint is hard starting sometimes.

[@WoolysWorld]

Excellent stuff

[@matthewd759]

I also have this saw. The dealer ran it and adjusted the carburettor for free before I left the store. I get the impression that most people who have a negative view of the saw never had this done. My saw runs great. I mostly cut up old man pine trees, and often make it do work heavier than it was ever designed for.

[@WoolysWorld]

Nice, I've got mine mostly right

[@mr.magicstick9121]

Just went and brought a 435 out the box cut and ran perfect! Thanks for the recommendation!!

[@WoolysWorld]

My pleasure, if you get a chance you could leave a review on the Husqvarna website and mention the channel, might help me out

[@mr.magicstick9121]

@@WoolysWorld I will do that👍 while I setup up the warranty. Any tips on care or tricks for keeping it happy and healthy? Video Idea?😉😂

[@WoolysWorld]

Keep it sharp buddy

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

I have the same saw. It matters a lot who you buy it from. A good dealer will test it before sending it out the door. Mine needed a carb adjustment straight out of the box, it wouldn’t idle. Then it just gets better and better for every tank. Taking apart trees the wind has taken down is a joy with this saw, light and nimble. I am a homeowner, not a lumberjack, but my family were all working in the woods at one point or another, and this is the saw they all started using once their pro felling days were over. That’s all the approval I need.

[@WoolysWorld]

Agreed, must get mine sorted

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

@@WoolysWorld Adjusting it is easy, but I won’t take the carb apart, that’s too risky :)

[@WoolysWorld]

@@andrimnerofsweden2615 I bought a new one , 16 quid on ebay

[@andrimnerofsweden2615]

@@WoolysWorld clever

[@WoolysWorld]

Nice

[@wadeparker8695]

Just wanted to thank you because after watching this video I was sold and went out and bought one. Great chainsaw! Cheers

[@WoolysWorld]

Excellent stuff Wade

[@thomasatkinson5081]

I have had my 435 for around 6 or 7 years. Has always worked awesome. I keep parts replaced on it when they war out. I too would recommend this. I am gonna order a spare one off of ebay as they have updated this model and I want the older one. My gas and oil knobs are twist off and do not have the flip feature. Good Post.

[@WoolysWorld]

Nice one, cheers buddy

[@mst5632]

I agree 100%. I have been running my 435 for 5 years. Cut down well over 100 red & white oak, maple & red pine in northern Michigan. Even some big ground thumpers as they fall. It too is my most used saw & always goes out with me. Completely flawless. I have a 440 and it’s hit or miss. Wish I had a second 435. I have a Husky 455 Rancher that is my second go-to, ported 61 beast made into a 272 for the biggest oaks, and a STIHL 460 but still my first “real saw” being the 435 has my heart. I’d marry her if she’s have me. 😂

[@WoolysWorld]

Lolololo, don't tell anyone but I'd marry mine too!! Lol

[@trevornoble4563]

I have the 435 and never had a big problem with it. The only thing that I had to do to it. Was change the diaphragm for the carb.

[@WoolysWorld]

I'm having issues with mine now , not sure what it is

[@MaintenanceMan00]

I picked mine up today locally and used it right out of the box. The carb needs to be adjusted I can tell but it seems like a great saw for the money.

[@WoolysWorld]

Excellent stuff

[@thadstuart8544]

I can relate. I have a small Echo CS400 that i normally grab over my Stihl MS250 or Husqvarna 562XP. The small Echo will do 90% of the type of cutting i encounter on my 5 acres of mixed hardwoods in Georgia, and i never get tired using it. The Husqvarna is a beast but after 45 minutes i feel like i went to the gym. A much heavier and more powerful saw isnt always the best when it involves physical work

[@WoolysWorld]

Exactly buddy

[@that_turbo_daily7654]

I've just getting into landscape gardening and I've picked one of these up on a 2017 until I can make enough for a better saw can't wait to see how it goes

[@WoolysWorld]

I love mine, keep it sharp and serviced and it should last for years

[@thesingingmolecatcher5461]

Just bought one , so happy to see this review. I had a 550xp but was too powerful for me to be honest. I’m only cutting firewood occasionally so this seems a more sensible option , I’ve got a 15inch bar but I’m thinking of swapping to a 16 for better performance 👍🏻

[@WoolysWorld]

Ah man, I'd love a 550! This is a great saw , I'm having issues now but for 7 years it was 100%

[@thomasgerdes3646]

I have a 445. I am completely happy with this. I have a original Husqvarna x-cut chain and bar on it and it cuts thru wood like a warm knife thru butter. Husqvarna also has the nicer "sound" compared to Stihl 🙂

[@WoolysWorld]

Great saws buddy

[@oakiewoodsman]

Appreciate the review. I received one of these with a scored piston and was wondering what it was. Thanks

[@WoolysWorld]

My pleasure

[@kelvinsparks4651]

This is a very useful review. Thank you . I have a mac cs360 also, but after 12 years she has decided enough is enough 😢 shame I thought it was a super little saw . I'm looking at huskys and the 435 is a stretch on the budget but I'm willing to pay the extra if its worth it and your review has convinced me to go for it . Many thanks for helping me to part with my cash 😅😅😅

[@WoolysWorld]

Lol, it's a great saw , mine ran well for years , needs some work now

[@kelvinsparks4651]

@WoolysWorld super I think you've sold it to me lol , thanks for your help.

[@kelvinsparks4651]

Well I've gone and done it , bought one today 😊

[@cubehire3653]

I have the Husqvarna 435 and it is the best chainsaw I have used. I had an echo chainsaw for years and it was good, but the chain would loosen and come off when I didn't want to. I was always tightening the bar to keep it on the bar. The chain has never come off my 435 while I was using it, nor has it even loosened. It is a workhorse. I did have one issue on my 435 after only six months of use where the spark plug fouled, and the carburetor needed to be cleaned. I don't know why that happened because I use premixed Hasqevara fuel. Besides that, one problem, the 435 has been outstanding.

[@WoolysWorld]

Excellent stuff, great saws

[@5tanw0rr311]

I bought mine on your recommendation, it’s been ok but I think it needs service. Now my first chainsaw is a Stiga 340 which is about 16 years old, perfect apart from leaking fuel but the fuel tank is integral with the body.. no spares for it but I can rely on it for starting straight away, unlike the 435, a bit temperamental at the best of times

[@WoolysWorld]

No way, sorry buddy, take it in for a service and see how it gets on

[@cubehire3653]

I bet your carb needs cleaning as mine did and perhaps you need a new spark plug.

[@WoolysWorld]

Could do

[@alexandercopeland2849]

Just bought used on real cheap, didnt have bar chain and clutch cover, but started right up. Will be for sale soon

[@alexandercopeland2849]

Closest Stihl saw would be MS250/ 251 in power.

[@WoolysWorld]

Nice

[@lewisspencer7611]

I have the 435 the problem I had was she bogs down when you first start cutting big trees. It a small 40cc verses the 50cc.

[@WoolysWorld]

Yes, depends on the wood

[@bwyyy7306]

I have the same saw, it’s not good for r felling big trees but it’s good for smaller firewood

[@WoolysWorld]

It's great for that

[@lewisspencer7611]

I have the 435 ex torque😮 When she is first started she bogs down.then she runs perfectly

[@WoolysWorld]

Cheers buddy,i think i need a new carb on this one

[@JeffStrickland]

But do you like this one? lol ;D I moved to Southern Washington state a couple years ago, and after paying an arborist to come out twice already and no end in sight (trees grow like weeds!) I thought to hell with it, I can do 85% of what I need done if I got a saw. I was looking first at the 455 Rancher, than the 450 Rancher, but came across your video and a couple others swearing by this 435, saying the 16" bar was enough, and if that's the case it seems a way better fit for my needs (and physically!) so I'm eager to give the 435 a try. Thanks for the heart-felt review, very helpful. Cheers and be safe!

[@WoolysWorld]

Cheers buddy a great saw, look after it and it will take care of you

[@greggould4275]

Just checking - is this also the 435e? I was looking for a Husqvarna I do need a chainsaw, and someone is selling a Husquvarna 435e for $120 I am interested in, there is a local shop that services Husqvarna's ad so I figure if I am ever in a pinch needing a fix, they could probably work on i. Great video, really is an honest review after years of use - just was curious if there is any difference (or if it's the same) as a '435e' model?

[@WoolysWorld]

Seems like the same thing

[@greggould4275]

@@WoolysWorld Thanks!!

[@WoolysWorld]

@greggould4275 np

[@edpikestone6800]

I have a Stihl 211 (12' bar) and an Oleo-Mac GS650 (24' bar). Both good saws, but you know about it after an hour or two when you are using the Oleo-Mac due to the weight. I don't think there are any bad main brand saws out there and it is all about how they are used and abused. I got some great tips from a retired tree surgeon about looking after chain saws. As I do not use mine as frequently as he did, he told me at the end of each cutting session (before I put the saw away for an extended period) to clean the saw down, lubricate where required, clean the chain and associated areas with petrol (soak if required), blow out the filters and then start the saw and let it run dry (in terms of 2 stroke). I have done this as much as I can and have not had an issue with my saws. They get serviced as and when required and like your Husky the carb can get a bit troublesome, but nothing that cannot be easily resolved. That said, you cannot beat an axe and a bow saw - different type of 2 stroke!

[@WoolysWorld]

Great comment buddy, weight is the issue with the 365 . cleaning and inspection is important,, but I've never done the runit dry trick

[@carlbeardmore4605]

mine leaks chain oil

[@WoolysWorld]

I've never had that isdue

[@Mr11ESSE111]

cutt too long this tree but it is thst smaller class of chainsaw,there is probably best that Solo chainsaws especially for price

[@WoolysWorld]

Cheers buddy

[@ZachTheMaker]

I've had the 435 for 3yrs. It's the worst tool I've ever owned. For every hour I've managed to use it I've spent 2 repairing it or yelling at it. I have lots of Husqvarna products that work great daily. I even ride a Husqvarna motorcycle daily. However, my Husqvarna 435 is total crap. Maybe I got a bad one :(

[@WoolysWorld]

From What I've heard it's 50/50 up until recently mine has never go en me any teouble

[@johnathonuncapher7523]

Mine won't run worth a fuck

[@WoolysWorld]

They seem to have issues alright, mine ran 100% for 6 years , now I think it needs a new cab

[@cubehire3653]

I only got six months on my 435 before the carb needed to be cleaned. Still I like it as the chain stays on the bar unlike my Echo Chainsaw which I used a lot too. @@WoolysWorld

[@WoolysWorld]

I need to replace my carb

[@johnathonuncapher7523]

I went through 2 aftermarket carbs that worked great for a very short amount of time. Went ahead and got a oem carb and it runs much much better now

[@WoolysWorld]

I think the one I have is oem