Husqvarna 236 and 236e

[rich1608]

Hello

 

Does anyone know if there is a difference between the Husqvarna 236 and the 236e? My cousin needs a new saw for occasional home use to replace a rubbish Spear and Jackson and I am tempted to recommend the 236 from FR Jones because it's a Husky and it's cheap. However the saw has got some pretty poor online reviews in Australia - but this is for the 236e version and I wonder if there is a difference? I note the 236e used to be sold here but now it's the plain 236. Is the saw worth it or should I suggest another model, or something like a Stihl MS170? Thanks. 

[Dbikeguy]

i have one, first saw i bought and it works well. feed it decent fuel, if it’s occasional use either husky’s own pre mix or aspen as it doesn’t go off. great lightweight saw that i’ve used up a tree when needing something bigger than the 200t but not up to 562 stuff.

[peatff]

I think the E version had tool free chain adjustment, self slackening type of thing and best avoided by anyone with a bit of common sense.

[rich1608]

Thanks for your replies. I don't know why the Australians are having problems with the 236e, maybe they come from a different factory to ours although I doubt it. I'll contact Jones and see what they have to say and what warranty they offer.

[Mark_Skyland]

As Peatff says there isnt really any difference between the two. They are OK chainsaws but they are at the bottom of the model list. Worth speaking to your supplier before you buy for the pluses and minus of this machine.

 

 

 

 

[dan494]

spend a bit more and get a  husky 135