Husqvarna 445S
#9 in GasFull review
A strong 18 in firewood saw for homeowners who want 50 cc power without Rancher weight.
Amazon $449.99$449.99
The Husqvarna 445S is the better chainsaw overall, rated 3.2 to 3.1. The Husqvarna 445S leads on power. The Husqvarna 440 wins on value and weight. The Husqvarna 440 costs $50 less ($399.99 vs $449.99).
Husqvarna 440
#13 in GasFull review
A light 18 in saw for homeowners who cut a cord or two of firewood a year. Step up to a Rancher for regular felling.
Amazon $399.99$399.99
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Husqvarna 445S for power (50.2 cc engine vs 40.9 cc engine).
- Choose the Husqvarna 440 for value ($22.22 per inch of bar ($399.99, 18 in bar) vs $25 per inch of bar ($449.99, 18 in bar)) and weight (9.8 lb (powerhead) vs 11 lb (powerhead)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every gas chainsaw; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Husqvarna 445S | Husqvarna 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 31 $25 per inch of bar ($449.99, 18 in bar) | 42 $22.22 per inch of bar ($399.99, 18 in bar) |
| Power 25% | 61 50.2 cc engine | 24 40.9 cc engine |
| Weight 15% | 71 11 lb (powerhead) | 89 9.8 lb (powerhead) |
| Bar 10% | 75 18 in bar | 75 18 in bar |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Husqvarna 445S | Husqvarna 440 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Bar length | 18 in | 18 in |
| Chain speed | 56.8 ft/s | 56.8 ft/s |
| Chain pitch | .325 in | .325 in |
| Automatic oiler | Yes | Yes |
| Power | ||
| Engine or battery | 50.2 cc, 3 hp | 40.9 cc, 2.4 hp |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 11 lb (powerhead) | 9.8 lb (powerhead) |
| Anti-vibration | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2026 | - |