Husqvarna 445 18-Inch 45.7cc Gas Powered Chainsaw (Refurbished)

I HAVE FOUND THE 445 TO BE WELL BALANCED, VERY EASY TO START DUE TO A COMPRESSION RELEASE, AND A ABUNSANCE OF POWER FOR THE BIG WOOD.

Works great and has plenty of power!  After putting the bar on and adding fluids, started right up after a few pulls.  Once warmed up it started a lot easier as well.  Don't be scared by the refurbished state of the saw.  It works like brand new!

This machine likes to saw wood.  Its been a long time since I used a quality chain saw.  Normally this saw would be in the $400 range with tax, ect, ect.  @ $197 it is the best monies that I have ever spent.  Poured Gas and Bar oil in it and started cutting fire wood.   Tell John Menard to keep his $120 saws that are junk with no replacement parts available........   

Great saw for $197.00. Have already cut close to a cord of wood and have had no issues with performance. This saw is hands down twice the quality as the 42CC poulan i used to have.

This is a great deal on a very nice saw. I was shocked when i started this saw up it ran great and never bogged down while sawing 16 inch maple. Now thats a saw

would buy from you again . great saw and price . could not be happier thanx 

I am a 5'2" female with my own business that has required me to become comfortable using a chainsaw.  I am not crazy about it at all.  How many women want to use a chainsaw...let alone use one daily?  But what's a girl to do?  After using this 445 Husky for 2-3 hours a day for 7 days in a row, my determination is that this chainsaw rocks!!  After having some issue with my original Husky, I decided to buy this one as a back up while my other one was being repaired.  It came out of the box and went straight to cutting wood without any glitches except a user error when I flooded it trying to start it the first time...I guess it might be a good idea to read the directions first.  It is balanced and lightweight enough for me to carry and use without getting tired.  I have been cutting through hard wood, red oak to be exact.  In sizes ranging from  3 inch limbs to 18 inch trunks and it handled them all without any problem.  Cosmetically the chainsaw appeared to have been slightly used but very nominally.  The chain that came with it was definitely the worst part of the whole thing, it needed to be sharpened and after putting a new chain on it, it was apparent that I should have just skipped putting on the one in the box.  I haven't tried it (the original chain) yet, but I suspect it will cut just fine now.  All in all, I am REALLY excited that I bought this saw.  It is now my main saw and I think it was a steal at the price.  Even though my Husky 350 is a "better" saw it has been high maintenance.  I may just have to buy another one of these for backup and sell my 350.  

Great saw for homeowner with more than just a little wood to cut. not quite commercial grade but a step up from avg homeowner grade. blows my Mac 16" away hands down. First husky I have owned. Cuts through wood like butter.

Ordered it Thursday, arrived via FedEx the following Wednesday.  I followed the starting directions and she fired right up! I was cutting up a cherry tree within 20 min of the box arriving.  Strong saw.  Light weight and easy to use.  I have already recommended this saw from VMinnovations to two of my friends. 

I've used chainsaws most of my life for cutting firewood and trimming trees after storms.  This one is as good as they come.  I had wanted a bigger one, but decided this would be the right size for what I need at this point.  It eats wood .  It is not a lightweight, by any means, but not too heavy either.  If you're going to be cutting all day long, you will notice the heft, but to me, that is a good thing.  Great saw for the average homeowner.  Even though this one was refurbished, I couldn't tell it from a new one.  Perfect in every way.

This saw is very powerful,and all it wants to do,is tear down wood.I have the perfect job for this saw.It started up on the second pull.The saw is not too heavy but feels very sturdy and comfortable to control.It has alot of features and came with a great chain and bar.This is the second chain saw i have bought for this company,with no complains.What you see on the site is what you get in the box.The delivery was fast I receive my saw in about 4days.I have my eyes set on getting a better saw in the near future,maybe one of those 24inch big dogs.I think if the saw came with a case,that would put the deal unbeatable.Love the saw

Looks like new, added fuel and oil and it started right up. Ran over a tank of fuel through it and problems.

The item was not restored to   the  original state.  I do not mind scratches.  The chain  keeps running when   engine is idling. Very dangerous.Needs probably new  clutch.  I could not  correct it  with   idle rpms. The chain  came completely dull,  chain was not self-feeding at   all.  The Tensioning system is a  joke.  The chain gets loose very quickly. Moreover, the overall quality  of  the saw  leaves  a lot  to be desired.  I mean here  among  other things a plastic clutch  cover with a  plastic  nut.  On the  good side  the engine started after 5th  pool  with no  problems. What  I could tell it  had a plenty of  power.  I am   exchanging it  for the  Husqvarna 18".

Glad I found your site and made the purchase.  Speedy delivery.  It came Fed-Ex.  Nice machine.  Cuts great.

Starts easy and runs well.  Easy cutting.

I purchased this saw for felling medium size trees on my property and for cutting up firewood. I am very pleased with the performance. This refurbished saw arrived in very clean condition and appeared new. I was able to purchase this refurbished saw for far less than what my neighbor paid for a downsized Husky from a local supplier. It makes my neighbor very jealous. I have used it for a total of about 3 hours of cutting with no issues so far. I am using Husqvarna 2 stroke and bar & chain oils.

No obvious signs of use.  New bar and chain.  Followed directions and it fired right up.  Used it all day and cut a ton of wood.

Started up on 3rd pull right out of the box. Looked like a new saw and runs like a new saw. I have cut several large trees(more than 15" in Diam.) and the saw has run flawlessly. I would recommend this company to anyone looking to get a Husqvarna chain saw at a great price.

I couldn't get the sidecover off,findly after 5 minutes of work, the brake is too tight on the clutch.Got the bar and chain on couldnt get the sidecover back on to save my soul.Never in 40 yrs. of chainsaws have I had a saw with a sidecover with one screw to hold on bar, with the brake handle not part of the sidecover[bad design].Let pray the chainsaw is better than the cheap product it seems to me for the price.

This saw is great for the handy man that appreciates nice quality equipment without having to buy commercial equipment.  This saw is great for Medium use jobs, has plenty of power.  Would not recommend if was using this saw for a living, as there are saws designed for that.  This reconditioned saw was as new and cranks on 1-3 pull every time.  Highly recommend.

If I had to come up with one complaint it would be the chain.  It is a very low kick back design so does not cut a lot of "meat" with each rotation.  For saftey reasons, it is a decent chain however.

I bought this to clear some fallen tree's after a storm and it was put to use daily for 3 days and never failed to start or cut. Even the complicated becomes easy with this saw. Its light weight, well balanced and goes great through lots of different types of woods.

The only drawback is it didnt come with a sheath or any type of guard which costs $40 from the store. Online prices I could have bought a new saw for the same price with a sheath and it wouldnt have been refurbished.

Looks like new and works like new! I love this saw and the best part is that it is much cheaper than a new one. I have used this saw for going on 2 seasons now and it has performed flawlessly.

I think it is great for fire wood or triming trees

Oil leaks, Gas leaks, Clutch had to be rebuilt.

Other than that a fine piece of equipment.

This was a great purchase.  It starts easy and runs well; has plenty of power.  I would recommend this to anyone needing a good chainsaw.

hello i purchased the 435 husqvarna saw and  it is awesome, great price, and i will buy another as a spare. i mixed the gas and folowed the instrcutions 15-20 pulls and she fired! i have since cut about a cord and she throws the chips and is very strong for a 16". i would recommend this to anyone, dont settle for less with a differetn brnd or cheaper price, this saw cuts the stuff. thank you

Follow directions and it started 2nd pull as expected. Brand new bar and chain came with saw. New chain works great. Can't wait to spend a day cutting firewood!

Clearing a lot needed a dependable saw, this doing a great job!

Saw started right up, cut down and cut up 24" dead maple. Worked as New and is a pleasure to use

This is my first chain saw. I researched the product and some others and found a great deal on this reconditioned Husq 445 at VMInnovations. The recon unit came in very good condition with the only wear on the tool was on the bottom of the handle. This is from putting the unit on the ground to pull start it. I assembled the tool fairly easily, loaded it with the recommended chain oil and oil/gas mixture. Starting it the first time took several attempts, maybe a dozen tries. But after the first time it started, post starts fired right up. The saw has plenty of power to do everthing I put it through, cutting up to a 14" limbs effortlessly. I used it all day on it's first outing. No problems then or since. Generally, I'm very happy with my choice.

I really like this saw!! It has plenty of power and the shipping was quick. I consider myself someone who doesn't complain much. With that said I try to be a humble as i can. The issue i have is the saw that I received came in looking rough and was not cleaned well at all. Whoever had it before me must have really used the hell out of this thing. It had sractches on the side by the tensioner and the bottom of the saw as well. The saw still had GRASS! in it by the air filter. Comeone guys... that is NOT exceeding the factory specs. The saw itself was dirty. Remember that when you buy this saw you are taking a gamble on what kind you will receive. You could get one that someone had for a day or a year! It is just something to consider since i believe i was somewhat misleaded by these reviews....

Open the box added gas and oil on second pull started . Easy to handle and looks good !

Bought this saw for my 60 year old mother to replace her ailing homelite.  This saw is easier for her to start and use.  Definatly more than adequate for her needs.  Easier for her to operate than the cheaper saws.  Starts easier and runs with less vibration.  Plus hopefully I won't have to work on it much.   

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Husqvarna quality cannot be beat. The saw arrived quickly and as advertised. Many people complain about not being able to start this saw. The saw I purchased started after the 4th pull. They don't always start on the first pull, so I attribute other complaints to be user error. The saw worked just as I intended it to. Great purchase!!

This saw is the best I ever used. Everything about it is first class. Cuts thick freah wood like butter. No fooling around, just start it and get to work. Amazing tool. 5 stars.

Saw has great cutting power, even though it was refurbished.  The instructiones that came with the saw are all poorly created pictures that do not do a good job of explaing how to install the bar & chain. I had to travel 30 minutes to a local dealer to have them show me to pull the chain lock off so I could remove the side plate and install the bar & chain.  I also called customer service to address this, but they were useless in helping me with the problem.

Once the saw was together, it worked like a charm.  Very pleased with its performance.

wow this is a great saw  glad i did not wait

Good product no problems