044 on paper 5.4 hp @ 13 lb. There is no lighter saw with the same power! (Exception is the new MS400 with 5,4 hp @ 12.8 lb - not available in US.)
If weight is OK, buy MS462 which has a bit more power (5.9 hp), about the same weight (13.2 lb) and is easier to start.
If he'd prefer to handle...