Q: I am looking for a saw similar to a ~14 yr old Husky 55 that recently died. I am retired and have ~ 10 acres of woods around my house that I am occasionally cleaning up the dead falls and cutting firewood for wood stove. The 55 was a good size & weight for my needs, but I would be happy to spend less money than a clone of that saw would cost. I have a 20" and a 18" bar and a box full of chains (0.325 pitch/0.05 gauge) so although not a deal breaker, being able to salvage my old bars and chains would be a bonus. What are your thoughts of a 16" 445 that could also use these other bars? Thoughts about 445 compared to say a 450? If 450 is significantly better saw I could live with selling/giving away my old chains. Thanks by Larry Boone from North Carolina on July 06, 2011
A: I think that the 445 would be a great fit for you. It seems like a no brainer, especially that you have additional chains and bars. The 450 is not significantly different than the 445 model. by Mike, Product Expert
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December 30, 2011
Jose B. Fall River, MA
I love this chainsaw
I bought the Husqvarna 440E, as a friend who owns a paddock had a couple of trees down and had offered them to me free if I cleared them. One is a large oak, the other a large beech.
I calculated that there was enough wood there to power my 3 wood burning stoves for a year and that this would pay for the saw and protective gear. The saw is light, powerful and a cinch to use - needing no tools to adjust the chain as it has an easy wheel operated chain...
September 26, 2011
Jerry Logan, OH
Great saw
Had the saw for 4 years now and has never let me down.
I love this saw, best I ever owned.
September 11, 2011
Steve Cato, NY
Can't Keep a Good Saw Down
Purchased this Saw Two Summers Ago After our Craftsman saw blew up, What a Difference, this saw just wont quit.
I have truly put this saw through some of the toughest tests I could come across. Nothing slow it down, Ash, cherry, oak, you name it, Throw on a Narrow kerf chain and go to town.
Never kept count, but a good guess would be about 80 trees felled or more with this saw and no sign of slowing down, I keep a meticulous maintenance schedule as well. ( A good tool is worth good care )
Very strong and reliable. I highly recommend a Husky. I use only the finest materials in this saw, gas, oil etc. ( just a tip ) On Cold days I add an eye dropper of Kerosene to my chain oil, this keeps that oil flowing nicely.
CSD RESPONDS: Please be aware that the use of any substance not specified by Husqvarna may void your warranty.
Purchased this Saw Two Summers Ago After our Craftsman saw blew up, What a Difference, this saw just wont quit.
I have truly put this saw through some of the toughest tests I could come across. Nothing slow it down, Ash, cherry, oak, you name it, Throw on a Narrow kerf chain and go to town.
Never kept count, but a good guess would be about 80 trees felled or more with this saw and no sign of slowing down, I keep a meticulous maintenance schedule as well. ( A good tool is worth good care )
Very strong and reliable. I highly recommend a Husky. I us... more
December 14, 2010
George Fort Worth, TX
Why did I wait so long?
I have used a cheap department store saw for the past 10 years...I finally spent the extra $$ and bought this saw. I should have bought it long ago, cutting is a lot more fun now.
This saw is very strong, easy to use, just runs perfect! I have used it twice now for 2 full days of cutting everything from 1" in diameter to 30" in diameter, and other than hitting a nail and ruining my chain it has all been a pleasure.
I look forward to using my new saw.
April 22, 2010
Michael Fioravanti North Kingstown, RI
Quality unit; fairly lightweight, and powerful
This saw is a quality unit- fairly lightweight and powerful. I would buy another and would recommend it to potential buyers.
1st day: two small 15 ft birch, no problems, cleaned the saw; break in done. 2nd day: eight 20 foot arborvites- now ready for harder work.
Day 3: 45 foot cherry with no bog downs, likewise a 70 ft red oak. The chain needed to be filed midway through the oak. The saw picked up where it had left off, firing out chips and clean, easy cuts.
Day 4: red oak- it went through the tree, no problem. When I got done I found a dead, rotted birch... the engine revved HIGH and cut out... choke lever wont stay up??? The saw will not start. Is it a carb adjust? A broken cable?
I'm going to Husqvarna dealer for warranty work, and will add an update. I think it's a freak issue.
This saw is a quality unit- fairly lightweight and powerful. I would buy another and would recommend it to potential buyers.
1st day: two small 15 ft birch, no problems, cleaned the saw; break in done. 2nd day: eight 20 foot arborvites- now ready for harder work.
Day 3: 45 foot cherry with no bog downs, likewise a 70 ft red oak. The chain needed to be filed midway through the oak. The saw picked up where it had left off, firing out chips and clean, easy cuts.
Day 4: red oak- it went through the tree, no problem. When I got done I found a dead, ro... more
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