Husqvarna T435

Jon

Im looking to get a new climb saw. Had 192 and funky carb issues. The new saw will be a company saw so im looking to stay under 350. Ive been looking at the T435 but havent met anyone who has any good info on it. Let me know what you guys think. Thanks
Jon

Chris75

Sorry, I can't help with your question but I'm also wondering which TH would be the best for me. I only do part time work so a 200T is way out of my price range. I'm probably going to just grab a 192T but I would consider the Husky if I knew more about them. Even the echo CS350T is a possibility at this stage.

Jon

I went down to the saw shop and handled the husky and echos entire line of top handle saws. I thought each of the echos was unbearably bulky and unbalanced. Just my thoughts.
Jon

Cut4fun

I had a 200T and it was the great. Regretted selling it to a pro tree trimmer. Didnt want to spend big bucks on another 200. So I picked up a Solo 637.
The are $339 on sale new. I havent seen to much feedback on the 435 yet.

SawTroll

Is the T435 a rebadged RedMax like the smaller T425, or is it a true Husky?

rbtree

I think it's a Redmax...but, fwiw, the engine size and hp are identical to the current 334, which sports the old 335 engine.....down a tad in hp....

A Cali arborist has run one for 4-6 weeks, hard, and likes it. Says it has a lot of snoose, and may be similar in ballz to the 200T. Beat his Echos hands down.

To me, its design looks cheezy.....

Still, I'll have to try one soon. I have run 335/338/2139T Jonsy since they first hit the market circa 1997.

rbtree

Linx...

HUSQVARNA T435 - Chainsaws

Husqvarna T435 Tree Care Chainsaw

Bruce Hopf

Just by looking at the links, the T435 Tree Care chain saw looks pretty bulky, and homely looking to boot.
From what the way the T435 looks, it has a hole in the handle for you to tie it off with a rope, to you, when you are up in a tree, so it might take a little more punishment that the chain saws with the steel rings in the handle.
I have hear of the steel ring failing, when someone dropped it, and the chain saw kept on falling to the ground.
I'm just going by the pictures is what I know about them, so I don't know anything else about them. Sorry. Bruce

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rbtree

Look again....It has a ring, (or rings?) just like the 200T and 192T.....unlike the 338/335/334/2139 with the handle opening...

It is odd looking.....with the air filter in the back (which is good) and fuel tank, it has less reach that the 338, which has less than the old 3400 3000/300 Echos....more like the Stihl's, which are very well balanced. It looks bulky, but really has a good shape for climbing, as it will pass through a limby canopy better than any saw I've seen. Anti-vib springs look mighty cheesey and weak, compared to the 335's....

I'm gonna see if Spike has some in stock, or a CPL.....I think the motor is the same as the 334, save for probably being strato-charged...if so, the saw will be fine....

Bruce Hopf

Have a look at both the links for the T435. There is two different models to the T435. One is the T435, and the other is a T435 Tree Care chain saw. Two different chain saws all together. The Tree Care chain saw has the metal loops, but the T435, doesn't have the metal loops. It has a hole through the handle of the chain saw. Bruce.

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Strunk chain saws
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rbtree

I don't see any data about two different saws... the 2nd link is a dealer's, may have shot his own photos. Look at the photo at the top of the Husqvarna link...same saw....

Also, that photo on the Husky site that shows the handle hole is of a 338...not the T435. And several of the other images are of different saws.....

rbtree

It's a Redmax design, my dealer friend just told me.....

He said it looks like it would be a nightmare to work on.

Sam Beazley

ive just bought a Husky T435 and its a great saw to use in a tree. its better for the prune jobs. but it can handle most take downs

rbtree

The saw is a rebadged Redmax GZ3500...rated 1.94 hp. No way could it hold a candle to a 338 or 200T. http://www.redmax.com/node3936.aspx?nid=158940

Shape is surely good for moving through a dense canopy...but I hate those bulky rear filter designs. Balance is good, but reach is reduced. Plus, the handle looks like a large gloved hand would barely fit.

Also, where is the exhaust port?

Cut4fun

It's $300 though, that would be a selling point for us homeowner hacks just like the Solo 637 was to me after I regretted selling my hot 200T.

Cut4fun

There is a 435 T for $225 used about 1.5-2 hour drive one way for sale. But if you can get them for $299 new wouldnt be worth the drive.

SawTroll

It just looks cheap to me.....

Jon

Rest at ease folks. Some how got the bossman to by me a 200T. Needless to say its now my baby.

Chris75

Funny you should say that, I'm waiting on delivery of a second hand 200T I won on ebay.

SawTroll

Thanx!

Now I wonder if the engine is the same as in the rear handle 435 - not that I really care, but...

rbtree

I think it's the same saw...

SawTroll

Oooops, my fault - I forgot for a moment that the rear handle 435 is a "detuned" version of the 440, 40.9cc.

rbtree

Sorry, I 'misconscrewed" your thought.... I was thinking (stinking) about the T435 being the same as the 3500, which I posted a link to...not the rear handled, and completely different 435.....

Sam Beazley

The Exhaust port is right up the front near the chainbreak

rbtree

Thnaks,

I found an IPL for the saw. Stratocharged as I thought. Complex design for sure. I sure wouldn't want to have to work on one. Clamshell design like the 335/338.

Real complex muffler. looks like it would be tough to open it up in order to gain power.

Cut4fun

This is the only video I can dig up showing test cuts of the Redmax Husky saw

gumtree

The 435T is a mean little demon. I bought mine in early November and have done plenty of take downs with it no problem. Yeah its ugly in a futuristic way but it works and doesn't work me. Husqy got smart; built a balanced ergonomic saw and priced it right. You got to remember any saw less than $500 is pretty much disposable. Especially one you're using in the tree. You don't go screwing around with a worn out beater at any height off the ground.

Jon

I realy want to get my hands on one. Im having trouble with this 200t. It is a screamer but seems to be getting to much fuel. (Running Fat) Maybe it could be that we are at 4500 ft? All jetting is stock.

SawTroll

There may be nothing wrong with your saw, except that the carb needs to be adjusted!

I sure wouldn't want a T435!

Cut4fun

But you got that ugly as sin 339

Just messing with you ST