Full Overview

Exceptional Products For Exceptional Yards. Great yards demand equipment that's as dedicated and hardworking as you. Fortunately, the Husqvarna range of lawn and garden equipment offers everything from lawnmowers and ride-on mowers to trimmers and chainsaws to let you master your great outdoors. You and Husqvarna - together we will make your yard the envy of the neighborhood. The Husqvarna 235 is ideal for jobs like pruning, lighter cutting tasks and hobby work. Easy to start and operate, thanks to built-in Husqvarna features like ergonomic design, facilitating technology and powerful X-Torq engine with low emissions. 2 Year Parts & Labor Warranty

Technical Details

- 16-inch gas-powered chain saw ideal for yard maintenance, tree trimming, and hobby work
- 1.8 HP X-Torq engine reduces harmful exhaust emissions and increase fuel efficiency
- Centrifugal air cleaning system removes larger dust and debris particles, resulting in reduced air filter cleanings
- LowVib vibration dampening; combined choke/stop control allows for easier starting
- Non-CARB Compliant/Not For Sale In California; backed by 2-year warranty

This was the least expensive 16" I could find. Also the build quality gets cheaper and cheaper every time I buy a new chain saw. I had a WoodShark that was as cheap as I would put up with and did not want to replace it with the newer Poulan model. Husqvarna's build quality is decent so it has sufficed in that department. This saw ran perfectly out of the box but needed to have the low fuel adjustment altered in warmer temperatures. You need a special splined screwdriver to do this or there is the hack of tapping a piece of 1/4 inch steel tubing over it.The later method worked well enough. The choke is designed to shut off by squeezing the throttle so you can't accidentally leave it on. If the carb is adjusted perfectly this is not a problem but allowing to leave the choke on is better. Leave it to the EPA to make a chainsaw harder to use. It does not have the tool-less tension adjuster but I don't believe that it is a deal breaker. I did not experience any chain oiling problems that other purchasers have stated. The oil tank is a little too small so you just have to not completely fill the fuel tank so the fuel ends up running out before the oil. This saw has about the same power as the poulan I replaced it with. If you want a inexpensive 16" saw of acceptable build quality you should be satisfied.

I have many gas powered tools but this was my first chainsaw. I had it less than a year. It worked OK for cutting up small branches (maybe 3-4" in diameter). It really struggled with anything bigger. Having never owned a chainsaw before, I didn't know what good looked like...

I now have a Stihl MS 250 which sells for $300 and am really kicking myself for not spending the money in the first place. I sent the 235 to the big forest in the sky... (or should I say the big pile of fallen branches, not exceeding 4" in diameter, in the sky).

For the occasional user like myself, I would not recommend buying a chain saw with a motor that has less than about 45 cc displacement and 3 horsepower, regardless of brand, because it just doesn't have enough oomph to get through a reasonable sized log or tree. It is far more dangerous to have an underpowered saw bind up and kickback. You only need to spend about $100 more than this saw to get those specifications, and potentially prevent an accident.

The other issue with this saw is that the blade tensioner is a little thumbscrew type of device. I personally prefer a wrench driven mechanism between me and a potential chain derailment.

This is a first chainsaw I have owned. It works rather well for my needs around backyard taking care of tree limbs at least 3-4 inches thick. I have also tried a similar chainsaw model from Stihl which costs more with very little differce in general cutting. I think I have made a right choice.

It has taken a while to get used to how to get a fast start. I was not used to the choke system and how to use it properley.

I bought this saw new and it was difficult to start due to all the "auto" features on it - like not being able to keep the choke on after motor starts. This is particularly annoying in cold weather when one needs to keep the choke on for a time until the motor warms up.

The chain adjustment system is a joke. It is all plastic with a flip out handle that tightens and loosens the bar so that you can use the roller wheel on the side to adjust the chain.

I have owned a number of smaller chainsaws over the years and this one is the most "gutless" saw for it's size. I have a little Echo with 10" bar that will cut through larger pieces of wood than this saw.

To get the cover off the top to clean the carb. filter, you need a tox wrench to get the three screws out. The filter on the carb is a thin fabric that is held on by one screw through a metal plate. Again the tox wrench is necessary to get the filter off to clean it. Who wants to carry a tox wrench into the woods in order to keep the carb filter clean.

I'm going back to the dealer and get a Echo 370 or similar size. I've owned these Echo saws in the past and if the dealer won't take it in on trade, I'll leave this Husq. 235 out some place where it can be stolen like my previous Echo 370.

A few months ago we had some major storms and I needed something to cut up trees that needed to be hauled away. Thanks to Amazon Prime I got the saw the next day for just a few dollars and was able to get to work. I found this saw to be strong enough to cut through fallen limbs up to about 12 inches thick with ease. It started easily, idled well and was easy to control. I have found over time though that it leaks oil very slowly. I think it's the chain and bar oil so it's not a huge deal. I recommend storing it with a rag or something else under it to keep it from making a mess. Bottom line: if you're a homeowner or landlord with a few properties you can't go wrong with this chainsaw.

I purchased the 235 a few months back and used it twice in the 3 months I've had it. Both times didn't end well. The clutch cover on the saw is very poorly designed!! Both times I used it the clutch cover broke, specifically the screw that holds tension on the bar!! Good luck noticing the little plastic piece that holds the screw in place is missing!! This caused the chain to fly off the bar without any warning!! Secondly it is very under powered, the saw looks like it should be able to do a lot more than it actually can. Anything over a medium sized branch gave the saw trouble! I returned it and got a Husky 455 Rancher! So far so good!! Husky defiantly makes a good product, however the design on the 235 is just poor! Spend the extra money on a higher grade Husky saw, the 455 Rancher seems to be the way to go!

The saw cuts well and is so well insulated against vibration It's easily the most comfortable saw I've ever owned. The one problem is that the chain keeps coming off the bar. I use a chain saw every week and I've never had this issue with any other saw. The tension adjustment and locking mechanism is very poorly designed. I also don't like the auto oiler, I'd rather control the oil. I would never buy another, I'll keep it but just so I have a backup or a loaner.

Purchased a Husqvarna chainsaw from Wholesale Outdoors and Tools on July 13, 2011. Saw arrived with no paperwork or warrantee registration card, but looked to be brand new. Had a 30 day warrantee from the seller. Seems to be a nice saw, but after burning through a chain, realized the oiler wasn't working. New chain costs $15, and a local dealer charged an additional $70 to replace oiler. Warrantee is useless because once you put gas in the chainsaw, most places will not ship it. A costly lesson for me, but I would not recommend ever purchasing a gas operated device online EVER! I could have gotten a Stihl for what I ended up paying.

Very disappointed that Amazon would carry a defective product assembled in the USA. The Chain saw arrived with the Brake on permanent locked position. Something that should have be caught at the factory inspection before packaging for shipment. The $193 chainsaw can't be used. I have 4 trees that need to come done this weekend. That is not going to happen. I have ordered from Amazon for years, never had a problem until now. This will definitely be a final test for their customer service department. I will keep Amazon customers informed as to the outcome.