Husqvarna 240 is a chainsaw whose characteristics are the same as those of Shtil 180, but the price is lower, why is that?

Scope of application

The manufacturer recommends using Husqvarna 240 9673260 01 to solve simple problems. For example, this is work on caring for a garden plot or preparing firewood for individual heating. This model is also suitable for outdoor enthusiasts who need to make tables and benches from wood while traveling, as well as cut wood for a fire.

The engine life of the engine installed on this saw model does not allow it to be used for daily work in an eight-hour working day. Simply put, if you use this saw every day, the piston group will wear out quickly and require repair.

To increase the service life of the piston group, it is necessary to use only original oils manufactured by Husqvarna.

Repairing a piston is quite an expensive task, and it is for this reason that if there is a need to work with a saw every day, then it is better to choose a chainsaw from the professional or semi-professional series. Chainsaw Husqvarna 240 is a household model.

Peculiarities

Among its competitors, the Husqvarna 240-16-inch chainsaw stands out due to its ergonomics and workmanship. The parts of its body are made of high-strength plastic, which is not afraid of contact with gasoline or oil. They all fit perfectly and the chainsaw looks like a single unit.

The chainsaw is well balanced and has a convenient location of controls.

The main features of the model include the presence of the following innovative developments from Husqvarna:

1. Anti-vibration system consisting of reliable metal shock absorbers, which has a patented name LowVib®;
2. A system that combines throttle position and engine shutdown control;
3. Air purification using a centrifugal Air Injection system;
4. Last, but most important, is the X-Torq® system, which will be discussed in more detail below.

Specifications

For convenience, all characteristics are summarized in one table, and the most important ones are highlighted in green.

The saw has a power of 1.5 kW with a cylinder displacement of 38.2 cm³, which is a rather modest figure among its competitors. This power is enough to be able to install a bar up to 16 inches long on the saw, but no more. Husqvarna is distinguished by the fact that its tank volumes are balanced, so fuel and chain oil run out at the same time. The type of chain used is H37. The recommended working length of the splint is 33-40 cm.

The Husqvarna 240 engine is capable of reaching up to 9000 rpm, which is also not the maximum among saws of this class. For example, Shtil 180 is capable of spinning up to 13,500 thousand.

We recommend that you look at the characteristics of the Stihl MC 180 chainsaw and compare them with the Husqvarna 240 model, you will see that they are very similar, the only advantage the German has is in weight - it is almost 1 kg lighter, but the price is 20-25% higher. Most likely it's a marketing issue. The Shtil company, in particular the MC 180 saw model, is highly advertised on the Russian market, but Husqvarna saws are simply undervalued.

Oregon professional chains

Two models of Oregon chains are classified as professional - LGX and LPX.

Model LGX

It is used on powerful chainsaws with a combustion chamber volume from 50 to 80 cubic meters. cm. The cutting links have a rectangular chisel-type profile (seven). Wedge-shaped cutting depth limiter. The chain provides high cutting speed. During operation it can withstand heavy loads.

Model LPX

The design of the model is similar to the previous one. But LPX is designed for slightly lower operating loads than LPX. Recommended for lighter chainsaws with a combustion chamber volume of up to 50 cubic meters. see power up to 3 hp

Both of the above models enter the wood gently and do not bounce, making them comfortable to use and safe.

The “professional” category implies that the chains are designed for continuous operation during a work shift over a long period of time, as opposed to chains of periodic operation.

The Oregon 20LPX100R saw chain is described in the following video, where it is also compared with a chain from Stihl and gives a little information about the manufacturer:

Modifications

Husqvarna 240 has two modifications, these are Husqvarna 240 e series and Husqvarna 240 e series TrioBrake™.

Kickback protection

In the e series configuration, the saw is additionally equipped with the Smart Start® system, which is designed to make it easier to start the chainsaw, as well as hinged fuel and oil tank covers, and a chain tensioning system without the help of an additional key. Essentially, the Husqvarna 240 e-series is a luxury version of the basic chainsaw model.

Husqvarna keyless chain tensioning system

Husqvarna e-series TrioBrake™ is also a luxury model of the 240, only additionally equipped with innovative TrioBrake™ technology, which protects the operator in the event of a kickback.

Upon external inspection, it is very easy to identify a chainsaw equipped with this system because it has an additional lever in the area of ​​the handle under the right hand, which is responsible for activating the saw chain brake during a rebound.

The video below provides a description of how the system works and why it is needed.

The best professional Husqvarna chainsaws

The chainsaw is used for long-term work in the forest belt for felling trees and sawing into logs. The tool is effective in the construction of wooden buildings and for use on farms.

The saw has been adopted by emergency and rescue services. Engine power is 3.2~8.4hp. with a volume of 50~94 cm. The length of the tire is in the range of 30~105cm. The duration of the work shift reaches 12 hours without a break.

Husqvarna T435 9669972-12 – for work at height

The main specialization of a chainsaw is carrying out operations at heights: cutting off the tops of trees, removing old or overgrown branches, sawing off wooden roofing elements.

The tool is distinguished by its low weight, compact dimensions, ergonomic design and excellent weight distribution. Provides reliable fastening to the operator's mounting belt. Confident and easy engine starting is provided.

Pros:

• Lightweight, compact saw.
• Ability to hold securely with one hand while working.
• Effective vibration damping.

Minuses:

• Expensive and unreliable candles included.
• Expensive spare parts.

Husqvarna 61 9670624-88 – a strong mid-ranger

A strong, reliable chainsaw in the line of professional tools. A lightweight, durable alloy based on aluminum and magnesium is used to make the crankcase.

The engine is equipped with a three-component crankshaft. The introduced progressive technical solutions made it possible to increase the engine life of the unit in difficult logging conditions.

Pros:

• Adapted for logging conditions.
• Possibility of installing tires of different lengths.
• Power.

Minuses:

• There is no easy cold start system.
• Problems with spare parts.

Husqvarna 365 SP 9670828-18 – the ideal professional

A powerful and very reliable tool with excellent balancing. Ergonomic handles provide a confident grip.

Comfortable use is facilitated by an easy start system and effective anti-vibration protection. An automatic device monitors the lubrication of the saw chain. Vibration protection has been applied to the carburetor. Optimal power-to-weight ratio of the tool.

Pros:

• Powerful, reliable and indestructible chainsaw.
• Withstands harsh logging conditions.
• Confident starting even in cold weather.

Minuses:

Users noted only positive characteristics

Husqvarna 372 XP 9657029-18 – for very severe conditions

A chainsaw specially designed to perform operations in the most difficult logging conditions.

The tool is durable, moderate weight, powerful gasoline engine and high performance. Increased reliability is facilitated by vibration protection of the carburetor when operating at high speeds and loads.

Pros:

• High productivity and cutting speed.
• Economical, almost no harmful emissions.
• Operation in hot weather and severe frosts.

Minuses:

• It's hard because you're not used to it.
• Requires careful fuel preparation.

Husqvarna 365H 9650779-18 – for working in deep snow

A reliable chainsaw designed for winter conditions. Excellent balancing, proper placement of components, long and comfortable handles allow you to successfully use the chainsaw in deep snowdrifts.

The powerful high-rpm motor is guaranteed to cut through trees with dense or damp wood.

Pros:

• Powerful saw for working in snowy areas.
• Rotary handles.
• Moderate weight.

Minuses:

• Very high price.
• Plastic breaks in severe frosts.

X-Torq technology

Now let's return to X-Torq technology and try to figure out how it works and why it is needed.

As you know, when a two-stroke engine operates, a large percentage of the fuel mixture does not burn and is released with the exhaust, or burns out in the muffler, without bringing any benefit. This is because exhaust gases are removed from the cylinder as the fuel mixture enters it, which inevitably enters the muffler.

X-Torq saves fuel and protects environmental resources - air

Husqvarna engineers have developed a new algorithm for purging the cylinder and removing combustion products from it. In X-Torq technology, the cylinder is purged and exhaust gases are removed with clean air, and only after it a new portion of fuel enters the combustion chamber. This scheme made it possible to reduce the percentage of harmful impurities in the exhaust gases and the fuel consumption of the saw.

To implement the engineers' plans, it was necessary to completely modernize the carburetor, cylinder and piston of the engine.

Engines made using the X-Torq system have the lowest noise levels.

Pros and cons of Oregon chains

The main advantage is stable quality. There are practically no factory defects in Oregon chains, such as:

• the riveting is too hard, the links do not fold and the chain jams;
• inaccurate compliance with strict parameters for thickness and link pitch;
• unsuitable alloys of links (hard ones burst, soft ones stretch), teeth (soft ones, quickly dull).

Such defects can occur in small industries, but this is not about Oregon.

The disadvantages include the unclear origin of individual groups of saw chains. For example, a consumer buys a saw chain with the inscription Oregon on the box, then discovers another honest inscription in a smaller font - Made in China. At the same time, it is unknown whether this chain was produced at the Oregon enterprise under the supervision of specialists, from alloys and using the company’s technologies, or whether a certain Chinese company bought a patent for the right to produce its products under this brand.

Be that as it may, chains for household chainsaws under the Oregon Made in China brand have a number of disadvantages:

• stretch quickly;
• the teeth quickly become dull and require frequent sharpening, so they quickly grind down to an unusable state;
• the teeth wear unevenly.

The last drawback is critical when sharpening on a machine is required. The machine is always set to sharpen according to the smallest tooth, otherwise it will remain unsharpened. As a result, almost entire teeth are ground down to the size of one, the smallest one. And the entire chain will not last long. When the tooth measured from above is less than 4 mm, the chain needs to be changed.

But objectively, even Oregon Made in China is more stable in quality than chains from unknown manufacturers.

Malfunctions

Like any technically complex tool, the 240 saw sometimes breaks. Situations when a chainsaw does not start or stalls when you press the gas, although infrequent, do happen. Let's look at the main reasons for this behavior of the saw.

Why it won't start - the most popular reasons

If the Husqvarna 240 does not start, check the availability of fuel, because sometimes you can simply forget to fill it. If the tank is filled, but the chainsaw does not start, the reasons may be the following:

• the fuel filter is very dirty; to eliminate it, it is necessary to replace the filter;
• rupture of the fuel line. It can be detected visually by fuel leakage;
• The coil or spark plug is faulty. To determine the malfunction, you will need to check the spark on a known-good spark plug. Also, if there is no spark, you should pay attention to the gap between the flywheel and the ignition coil and, if necessary, adjust it; we also recommend reading the article why there is no spark on a chainsaw and what to do;
• there is a malfunction in the engine control button; to check, you need to disconnect the wires from the button and try to start the Husqvarna 240 chainsaw;
• strong air leaks in the carburetor fuel pump, it is necessary to check whether the carburetor fuel pump cover screws are tightened;
• The cylinder pulse channel is clogged. The malfunction can be detected with the carburetor removed;
• Incorrect carburetor adjustment. You can start adjusting the carburetor only after all other elements that are responsible for the proper operation of the engine have been checked. Otherwise, making adjustments can only cause harm;
• the reason that the engine does not start may also be hidden in a malfunction of the CPG, for example, sticking rings, scuffing of the CPG, etc. In this case, during diagnosis, complete disassembly will be required, which is best entrusted to specialists.

The reasons why the Husqvarna 240 does not start can be combined, so it is necessary to eliminate all existing Husqvarna faults. It is also very important to use only new, original spare parts during the repair process, since the quality of analogues is much lower, which also affects performance.

Why does it stall when you press the gas?

If the Husqvarna 240 starts well, but stalls immediately after pressing the gas, then the reasons may be the following:

• carburetor depressurization. It is necessary to check the tightness of the fuel pump cover screws and, if necessary, replace the gaskets, as over time they may become unusable;
• blockage in the fuel supply system. It is necessary to check the fuel line and filter;
• Incorrect carburetor adjustment.

It is necessary to diagnose and eliminate malfunctions immediately after they occur. You should not work with a faulty saw, as this will only worsen the situation and further repairs will require large financial investments.

Basic chainsaw chain problems

Chainsaw users often encounter problems with saw chain tension. It either weakens spontaneously or stretches and falls off. As a rule, these troubles are caused by unit breakdowns. Therefore, before proceeding with the procedure for tensioning the chain links, you should check and eliminate possible causes that could lead to adjustment problems.

The reasons that the chain on a chainsaw stretches may be heavy loads or insufficient supply of lubricant to the bar. Because of this, the saw overheats, the metal expands, the size of the saw element increases, and it flies off the tire. The flow of oil may be disrupted if the pump breaks down, the channels become clogged, or the oil hose breaks.

If you have replaced the chain on your chainsaw with a new one, then be prepared for the fact that it will stretch a little during the break-in period. It is only necessary to check the tension in time so that the element does not fly off the tire.

When the driven or driving sprocket wears out, the effectiveness of adhesion to the chain links decreases, causing the saw element to fly off. In this case, you will have to unscrew the chain drive and change the sprocket. Also, the saw blade of the unit may fly off due to its stretching or deformation of the tire.

If the chain on your chainsaw weakens, then this malfunction may be caused by a failed tension mechanism.

User manual

Any configuration with a Husqvarna 240 chainsaw must include an instruction manual for this model. After reading the user manual, you can find out:

• how to assemble and prepare the Husqvarna 240 for work;
• basic requirements for the safe use of a chainsaw;
• get practical advice on work;
• learn how to properly prepare the fuel mixture and refuel;
• how to store a saw for long-term storage;
• how to adjust the carburetor of a chainsaw with your own hands;

The Husqvarna 240 manual was developed by professionals who know how to work correctly and carry out preventive measures aimed at increasing the service life of the chainsaw. It is for this reason that you should not put the instruction manual aside, but be sure to read it.

The instructions for the Husqvarna 240 saw can be downloaded from our catalog of manuals.

Analogs

The main competitors of the Husqvarna 365 chainsaw are chainsaws from leading European and Asian brands. The models available on the domestic market are ECHO CS-501SX-15, Oleo-Mac 962/18, STIHL MS 291-16 and other options identical in power and purpose, or the more expensive segment Stihl ms 660, the price of which is more than 50 thousand.

The performance and other characteristics of the 365th Husqvarna declared by the manufacturer have been confirmed in practice. The machine is capable of working a full shift with minimal stops to replenish the tanks with fuel mixture and oil. Moreover, experienced sawers practice refueling chainsaws at idle speed at temperatures as low as -30 degrees. Professionals respect Husqvarnas for their high maintainability. Using spare parts from a decommissioned tool, in the field it was possible to restore in one night a saw that had been pressed into dense snow by a fallen tree. Ilya Petrovich

After 9 years of operation of the Husqvarna 365 chainsaw, I disassembled the tool for preventative repairs. I was pleased with the excellent condition of the cylinder mirror and piston group, the convenient dismantling of the chain drive sprocket crown, and the working condition of the starter and oil pump. The condition of the instrument is capable of working for another 6-8 years. I hope that by then the cost of new models will remain at a level accessible to the mass user. Sergey

After the 180th Calm, the new Husqvarna seemed heavy and less flexible, but after several hours of work the slight discomfort disappeared. The controls are thought out to the smallest detail, the work is truly comfortable and even brings a lot of positive emotions. In winter, a cold start is realized after the 3rd or 4th attempt, a hot engine “suffices” with half a turn. The branded chain is beyond criticism, but it is also replaceable and needs frequent sharpening. I bought it on the market, so I don’t rule out purchasing a low-quality fake. Nikolay Vasilievich

Detailing

For carrying out preventive measures, as well as for repairs and ordering spare parts, it is convenient to use detailing. Detailing is a kind of technical passport of the chainsaw, which indicates what parts it consists of and in what sequence they are installed.

There is also information about the original article numbers of all the parts from which the saw is assembled.

Here are a couple of examples of pages with saw detailing.

Detailing the drive sprocket assembly

Frame

Starter detailing

Owner reviews

Finally, I would like to present to your attention a real review from the owner, which was left by a buyer on our website through the comment form, after several years of using the Husqvarna 240 chainsaw.

Sergey

City: Kaluga

Intended use: Work in the country

This is already my third chainsaw, before that I bought Chinese ones. They were missing for a long time. Husqvarna 240 has been holding on for a very long time, but less than 5 for sure. There are no problems with her. I recently replaced the chain because the original one was already worn out and unsuitable for sharpening. And so, I just filled in gasoline, oil and that’s it, the chainsaw is ready to go.

I sawed everything with it, from twigs to trees about a meter in diameter. Used it at a construction site to cut out doorways. This was not a problem for the saw and it did a good job. For me this saw is a good option. I don’t know its price today, but if I needed to buy a chainsaw again, I would definitely buy the 240th. I recommend this saw to everyone I know, but some people don’t like it. This is a personal matter for everyone. As for me, the Husqvarna 240 is a completely normal saw.

Grade: ★★★★★