Husqvarna 435 Reviews, Specs, Features, Price, Parts, And Problems

The Husqvarna 435 is yet another popular Husky chainsaw that can be picked up relatively cheaply.

It’s part of their home-owner series of chainsaws so you shouldn’t expect to be felling forests with it. Rather, it would make a good first chainsaw for many people to prune the odd tree or firewood-related tasks around the property.

I’ve used similarly powered chainsaws for cutting up small-width branches and logs for the fire (up to 4 or 5 inches thick) and for getting rid of limbs on trees that have been downed.

The Husqvarna 435 is currently for sale on Amazon and Northern Tool.

Husqvarna 435 Uses

The Husky 435 is usually sold with a 16-inch bar but can be used with anything from a 13 – 18-inch bar.

It’s not extremely high-powered or top-spec, but it’s perfect for light to heavy clean-up, dropping small trees, processing thin logs for firewood, and limbing branches.

While it isn’t the best chainsaw to be used every day, it’s good for occasional use or as a backup chainsaw.

It’s reviewed well and is very good at doing what it is designed to do.

It does tend to perform best with a 16-inch bar on it – it will lose some power with anything longer than that.

It has a 40cc, 2.2 horsepower engine on it so it does really well on the right type of work.

While the Husqvarna 435 is designed for light work around the home, it’s not uncommon to hear of arborists and other tree workers using it as a climbing chainsaw.

However, the Husqvarna T435 (emphasis on the T) would be better suited for this. It’s a top-handle chainsaw designed for work up in trees.

Here is where the 435 sits among other Husky saws.

You can see it is in the middle of the homeowner chainsaw pack – it’s more powerful than the Husqvarna 240 and 135, but not as powerful as the 440, 445, or the 450.

Husqvarna rates it as good for light clean-up but doesn’t list it as being all that suitable for processing larger volumes of firewood.

You would want a higher-spec, higher-powered chainsaw like the 460 Rancher for tasks like that.

Specs And Features

Features and specs will vary depending on when and where the chainsaw was manufactured.

For example, the older 435s won’t have a window into the fuel tank, whereas the new 435 chainsaws do.

Specs:

• 2.2 horsepower
• 40.9 ccs
• Weighs 9.7 pounds
• 9000 RPM max running speed
• 2900 RPM idling speed
• Fixed flow oil pump (non-adjustable)
• .05 chain gauge
• .325″ chain pitch

The 435 is part of the Husky 400 series (learn more about Husqvarna model numbers here) which are characterized by their easy starting features – a great thing for new or irregular chainsaw users.

The starter cord is easy to pull and the engine is quick to start.

Features:

• Easy-open flip fuel tank caps
• Easy-release air filter and air injection
• Felling marks for use with small trees
• X-Torq engine
• Durable 3 piece crankshaft
• Visible fuel level to quickly know if it needs fuel
• Chain brake
• Air purge for easier starting

Husqvarna 435 Reviews

You can see the Husqvarna 435 in action in the video above – it also shows how to start and use it for the first time.

The 435 isn’t one of Husky’s most popular chainsaws.

There are plenty of good reviews (for example, these on Amazon), but in the chainsaw groups on FB, you’ll find a lot of people who have had trouble with it.

Here is one example from Jordan:

Mine was turd out of the box. I defeated the limiters on the carb screws and tweaked it till it screamed. It’s handy for what it is but it’s a drooler.

This gentleman has found the 435 to be ‘a turd.’

However, he’s not the only person to have expressed misgivings about the 435.

The most common problems tend to involve:

• Won’t achieve high revs
• Bad coils
• Comes with a bad carb that may need to be replaced

It’s quite possible that the chainsaws that have had problems with the carb were those that were manufactured a while back, and that new 345s wouldn’t have the same problems.

Another reviewer, David, said:

Got one for light work, starts no problem and runs great. Have pushed through some big oak before and although it’s not hugely powerful, with a sharp chain it will surprise you. Mine hasthe auto tune feature.

Lyle said:

I’m really hard on my 435 and I run 18 in full chisel through big hickory and oak does just fine. Only thing that ever broke or failed is the starter pulley mainly because it’s made out of plastic.

While J.C. said:

Worst Husqvarna saw ever made in my opinion. Only one that has ever let me down, repeatedly!

On the other hand, John said:

Great little brush saws for cutting in the dirt.

Very finicky carbs. If you over prime them they are known for breaking the factory seal on the Welch plug inside the carb. Then they never run right again. Just slap a cheap Chinese carb from Amazon on it and your back in business.

Chris said:

I love mine. Oregen full chisel chain and it rips through anything. Does take a lot or carb tuning to het running perfect. I hear a lot dont come running right from new and need carb adjustments.

Another Chris said:

Imo worst saw ever built by all manufacturers.

Terrible gutless won’t rev. Dies if looks at a piece of wood, hopeless.

Husqvarna don’t want know now I am stuck with a 6 month old saw I can’t use.

Might try leaving lying around hope it gets nicked. My advice don’t ever buy a 435.

Junk.

Brian said:

I’ve had mine for several years and it’s an amazing saw.

I’ve cut some big stuff and like one of the guys has said if you keep the chain sharp it will surprise you!

It punches above its weight I’ve pushed mine and it starts everytime with no faults! 👌🏼👍🏻 after me saying this I bet when I go to my 435 it probably wont start now haha 🤷🏻‍♂️😂🤣😂

Shawn said:

I prefer cutting with my dad’s 435 v my 455. Lighter and higher rpm. If you don’t cut on a regular basis you’ll appreciate a lighter saw.

• Martin said: “I’ve got two. Love mine, especially for light limbs or 6-inch or smaller trees.”
• Diarmuid said: “I have one, abused the hell out of it, its never skipped a beat.”
• Jon said: “Carbs are definitely finicky!!”
• Stoyan said: “I’ve a little 435 at home for small jobs it’s been very reliable.”
• Stew said: “Not a bad saw just ok the 543xp is a good running saw.”
• Ross said: “Hands down the most dependable small saw I’ve owned.”

If you run the chainsaw with a 16-inch bar or less, it should be a good performer.

Overall, the positive reviews outweigh the negative, and while it can be assumed and stated that this is probably not Husqvarna’s best homeowner chainsaw, it’s still OK for the right tasks.

Husqvarna 435 Pros:

• Easy to start and use (when it’s starting at all)
• Affordable Husqvarna saw for homeowners
• Decent specs and features that outperform cheaper brands
• Easy to find parts and service
• Good for the small, light stuff
• Will usually last many years of use

Husqvarna 435 Cons:

• Reports of problems
• Not built for heavy use
• Max 16-inch bar

Price And Parts

Image: @ale__fest husqvarnaHere are several retailers you can shop and compare prices:

• On Amazon here – often the cheapest and easiest option
• At Acme Tools here – includes free shipping
• On Tractor Supply here – the Husqvarna 435 e-series

And if you are looking for parts for a Husqvarna 435, check out these retailers:

• Here on eBay – has a ton of spares and parts
• HL Supply – a huge range of Husky chainsaw parts

You can safely buy most (if not all) Husqvarna homeowner and rancher chainsaws online and have them delivered.

Pro chainsaws, like the 372XP, usually have to be bought from a dealer – unless you’re picking them up second-hand online, of course.

Husqvarna 435 X-Torq Chainsaw

All-in-all, the Husky 435 chainsaw is a reliable chainsaw for most users and could be a good small saw as part of a larger line up.

It’s a simple no-fuss tool that’s good for use around the home and shouldn’t be pushed to the limits.

Let us know in the comments below what your experiences with the 435 have been like:

• Have you had problems with it or found it to be a good little chainsaw?
• Has it run well without issues, or has it had major replacements?
• Is it an easy chainsaw to work on, modify, and/or fix up?

We’re always looking for more info, so let us know, and thanks for reading!