Husqvarna Chain Saw - 20 in. Bar, 3.9 HP, Model# 359

by Husqvarna

Product Features

• Chain Brake: Dual-action
• Vibration dampening with the handles isolated from the engine
• Smart Start: Yes, spring-assisted starter mechanism
• Air Injection: Air Injection makes saw run stronger and longer
• Eco-pump stops lubrication when idling

Product Details

Product Manual [1.86mb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 20 pounds
• ASIN: B0000AX0VK
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #150,294 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)

Product Description

The Husqvarna 359 is an extremely lightweight, professional saw with plenty of power and versatility. The wide-set handles create unsurpassed balance and maneuverability. A great saw for arborists, landscapers, tree farmers and sportsmen. Chain Saw Type: Gas, Bar Length (in.): 20, Chain Pitch (in.): .325/ 3/8, HP: 3.9, Cylinder Displacement (cc): 59, Engine Speed (RPM): 13,500, Fuel Capacity (pt.): 1.44, Noise Level (dB): 101, Chain Brake: Yes, Oil Pump Flow: Adjustable, Low Vibration Handle: Yes, Tool Weight (lbs.): 13

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful saw, November 11, 2003

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Victor Blake (Purcellville, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Husqvarna Chain Saw - 20 in. Bar, 3.9 HP, Model# 359

I already owned a 55 Rancher and the Husqvarna arborist chain saws, when I purchased this saw. It is a very powerful saw. The de-compression feature does make starting easier. It is a high quality saw with significant improvements over earlier models. The chain/bar tension control is much easier to adjust on my 18" 55. The 359 has a new metal chain guard (for safety when a chain jumps off of the bar). The metal guard has one drawback. I had a chain jump and it severly chaffed the chain (metal on metal) resulting in a damaged and therefore lost chain. The older design (with plastic) was less damaging to chains (but probably not as safe). Still like all Husqvarna saws, a reliable and powerful tool.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tough saw., August 21, 2005

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B. R. Kmack (New Orleans, LA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Husqvarna Chain Saw - 20 in. Bar, 3.9 HP, Model# 359

The Husqvarna 359 was first chainsaw I learned to operate. While working for an outdoor and wilderness program, I used this saw exclusively (we had several of them).

The layout and ergonomics are good. Picking the saw up, it is well balanced and comfortable. I like the suspension on both the control handle and wrap around handle. The wrap around handle allows for many cutting angles and positions.

The 359 starts reliably. The decompression valve helps with this. Under the extremely heavy use of the outdoor program, these saws were sometimes running all day for days on end and I rarely had any mechanical problems. Overheating was never an issue. Even though the engine sometimes was incredibly hot, it ran smoothly and continuously.

Power is ample for forestry and professional applications. After using a similar Stihl model (440), I discovered how I like the positive response of the Husky's clutch. The single cylinder engine has loads of torque. Even in the middle of some very large trees, this saw would not quit under load.

Unless this is simply more saw than you need for your application, I recommend it. For tree work professionals looking for a good felling and limbing saw, this fits the bill.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great saw, September 8, 2005

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Eli (Kalispell, MT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Husqvarna Chain Saw - 20 in. Bar, 3.9 HP, Model# 359

Great saw, but buy from your local Husky dealer. If you have any problems you will be very happy you did.