husky 435 or 440?

[RichieR]

From what I've been told the the 435 is manufactured in the land of IKEA and the 135 is born in the land of sweet and sour if that's any help

[BishBashBosh]

There's not much in it between the 435 and 135 IMO. (My 135 clearly stated Made in Sweden) the 236 is from elsewhere.

 

I'd keep it simple and choose based on your chain preference, 435 runs NK .325 and 3/8LP on the 135.

 

For trimming and such then I like 3/8LP, smooth cutting and a little less grabby than .325. If I was only cutting logs then 325 would probably win out for me.

 

My 135 was used for topping out some conifers. The only issue I had was starting it when not on the ground, largely owing to knackered shoulders! Bought the "easy-start" recoil assembly to solve that issue, effectively making it a 135e. Expensive for a couple of days starting, but worked well. Took it off the saw when I sold it on.