I hear a lot of good things about the 350, How much different is the 450?
John
John
Huskvarna 450
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450 is based on 350, but has a new Strato engine. More complex engine and more difficult to service. Probably less robust and less trouble-free in the long run.
I'm not fond of tool-free chain adjuster as well.
I'm not fond of tool-free chain adjuster as well.
SawTroll
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The 450 is heavier than the 350 as well - but I believe it is more correct to say that it is the replacement for the 350, rather than that it is based on it.
They are almost completely unalike, other than the spark plug. Sound, feel, build, are pretty much all different. I prefer the 350 to the 450. If I were choosing, I'd buy 545 even though it's more coin. Not to say 450 is a bad saw, but coming from the 350 I'd be perhaps a little disappointed.
SawTroll
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My first new saw purchase was a 450e. Didn't take very long to realize this wasn't the Husqvarna I wanted in the long run. Hated that chain adjuster! Sold it to fund the purchase of an XP Husky and never looked back.
Thanks guys that's the info I was lookin for.
John
John
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I had a 450 and for three years it was my only firewood saw as a few others were broken that I owned. Anyhow mine was the anniversary edition and had an 18" bar. I think it would have handled a 16" bar better IMO. The saw ran good but lacked anything that made me say wow that's a nice saw. Bought it for 359 and sold it 3-4 years later for 220. Probably cut around 12 cords of wood with it and it still had the original machining marks on the piston. For what I paid it was an ok saw and never gave me any trouble.
Overall I still prefer my 350's but don't count the 450 out.
As per Husqvarna published specs;
350, 10.6lb, 3.1hp.
450, 10.8lb, 3.2hp.
Muff modded and advanced ign timing on a 450 last fall, would easily out cut a stock 350 and just edge out one with a muff mod and 353 piston.
All running same .325 b&c, both in 16" and 20", 450 did surprisingly well with the 20" in dry red oak.
350 is much easier to work on and being a 'semi clam' is much easier to port.
450 is noticeably smoother revving/running/less vibe.
Not much trigger time on the 450 to say for sure but I'd bet it's better on fuel too.
As per Husqvarna published specs;
350, 10.6lb, 3.1hp.
450, 10.8lb, 3.2hp.
Muff modded and advanced ign timing on a 450 last fall, would easily out cut a stock 350 and just edge out one with a muff mod and 353 piston.
All running same .325 b&c, both in 16" and 20", 450 did surprisingly well with the 20" in dry red oak.
350 is much easier to work on and being a 'semi clam' is much easier to port.
450 is noticeably smoother revving/running/less vibe.
Not much trigger time on the 450 to say for sure but I'd bet it's better on fuel too.
cory@owen
ArboristSite Operative
My first new saw purchase was also a 450. Nothing to really dislike... Nothing to love either. No problems. I did however move on to a j'red 2252. Same as a 545. Much nicer saw. Defiantly worth the small price increase.
