Best Value Chainsaw for Medium Tree Felling
The best value chainsaw for medium tree felling: the Husqvarna 445 18" (~$400).
If you need to take down medium trees but don't want to spend $500+ on a saw you'll use a few times a year. The Husqvarna 445 delivers reliable felling performance at a lower price than the 455 Rancher. Its 50cc X-Torq engine is fuel-efficient and powerful enough for trees up to 16 inches in a single pass with the 18-inch bar. Smart Start reduces pull-cord effort, and the extensive Husqvarna dealer network means parts and service are always available.
Key specs: 18" bar · 50cc / 2.8 HP · Gas · 11.2 lbs (powerhead) · 8.7/10 score
Husqvarna 445 18"
Husqvarna · Gas · 18" bar · 11.2 lbs (powerhead)
~$400
Best gas chainsaw for most homeowners. 50cc X-Torq engine with 2.8 HP, Smart Start, LowVib technology, and an 18-inch bar that handles firewood, property maintenance, and occasional felling. Unlimited runtime and raw power of gas in a manageable package.
- +50cc X-Torq engine with 2.8 HP output
- +Smart Start system reduces pull-cord effort
- +LowVib anti-vibration technology
- +18-inch bar covers most homeowner tasks
- +Air Injection centrifugal air cleaning system
- -Requires gas/oil mixing
- -Heavier than battery saws of similar bar length
- -More maintenance than battery models
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