Husky 450 question

[bsearcey]

A guy is selling a Husky 450 for $300 on craigslist. Description is used 4 or 5 times, but in good condition. There was no chain on it because he said he dulled the other while cutting on the ground. I went and looked at it and it started right up. Sounded like it was idling rough, but it was a cold start and we didn't let it run for long. I offered $225 and he said he would take $260. So, question is, is that a good deal or should I pass.

 

[Old Cane]

I think you can buy a new 350 for that with a warranty and a refurb for $229 or so with a 90 day warranty. Sounds like an ok deal but not a steal.

 

[outonalimbts]

450 husky is not real powerful- I like the 455's for ground work

you should be able to wait until a storm- pretty often around here, and go by Lowe's and pick up a returned saw-, they get a bunch of harry homeowners, buying saws, using them to cut a fallen tree and returning them after they bury the bar in the dirt.
I stood behind one such guy returning 3 of them a few weeks back... He said they cut fine at first but he got disgusted when not one would cut an hour later.
I was chuckling- I waited my turn and returned my stuff. Asked for the manager---

He came up, I offered to buy the saws at $100 each... He politely told me no- then I gave him my card, he called me back before I got out of the parking lot- He didn't want to sit on them until they sold out of clearance-

I picked up the telephone and called a buddy of mine and he bought them all from me for $10 more each- I turned my money back the same day plus made $30 bucks.

I wouldn't waste my time on that saw unless you only want a small saw that you will use occasionally. Husky makes some real nice saws, but you must match your use to the type of saw it is. That saw is only good for a couple of times a year- basically or you will burn it up.

Spend the extra money and get a good professional saw, even if its not a big saw. Visit their page at http://www.husqvarna.com/us/homeowner/products/chainsaws/husqvarna-chainsaws-for-homeowners/

Choose a saw that has the orange P under it as they are made to work daily- professionally.

Good luck-

:chainsawguy:

 

[NHtech]

is there a reason my reply was removed

 

[bsearcey]

Thanks for the replies

I appreciate the info guys. This is my first season with a wood stove, and I want to be able to cut my own wood. Currently the only saw I have is a Poulan with a 14" bar. It's a lowes model P3314. I'm pretty sure that is not going to get the job done for me. I need to get something that can handle 3 to 4 cords a year. I'm not stuck on Husky's, I just know they are considered one of the better chainsaws (at least as far as I know). Thanks again and any and all suggestions and advice is appreciated.

 

[bsearcey]

is there a reason my reply was removed

That's my bad NH. I have posted this thread on two forums (Sawmill and Chainsaw). I posted first on the sawmill forum and then saw the chainsaw one further down the main page and didn't know how or if I could move the thread. So I just posted again. I haven't had a chance to view your thread, but plan on it after posting this reply.

 

[bsearcey]

you should be able to wait until a storm- pretty often around here, and go by Lowe's and pick up a returned saw-, they get a bunch of harry homeowners, buying saws, using them to cut a fallen tree and returning them after they bury the bar in the dirt.
I stood behind one such guy returning 3 of them a few weeks back... He said they cut fine at first but he got disgusted when not one would cut an hour later.
I was chuckling- I waited my turn and returned my stuff. Asked for the manager---

He came up, I offered to buy the saws at $100 each... He politely told me no- then I gave him my card, he called me back before I got out of the parking lot- He didn't want to sit on them until they sold out of clearance-

I picked up the telephone and called a buddy of mine and he bought them all from me for $10 more each- I turned my money back the same day plus made $30 bucks.

I wouldn't waste my time on that saw unless you only want a small saw that you will use occasionally. Husky makes some real nice saws, but you must match your use to the type of saw it is. That saw is only good for a couple of times a year- basically or you will burn it up.

Spend the extra money and get a good professional saw, even if its not a big saw. Visit their page at http://www.husqvarna.com/us/homeowner/products/chainsaws/husqvarna-chainsaws-for-homeowners/

Choose a saw that has the orange P under it as they are made to work daily- professionally.

Good luck-

:chainsawguy:

Thanks for the advice. I'll keep that in mind. I'm hoping to get something before the next ice storm or hurricane rolls through VA. Since I'm just going to be using this for my seasonal firewood cutting do you really think I need professional grade chainsaw? Don't get me wrong the professional one would certainly work, but they are pricier than the homeowner versions. I want a good saw that will last me for years to come, but I'm trying to find that happy medium between box store BS and professional models. Don't know if there is such a thing, but hopefully someone will know.

 

[NHtech]

sometimes i don't under stand almost every saw company makes three grades of saw

huskys are low grade=homeowner mid grade=landowner and pro=xp

stihl are handle colors black=low grade orange=midgrade white=pro

the others i don't know for sure

but a good mid grade saw should be what you need to heat your house

i'd better say it before i get yelled at but pro grade saw are the best and in any situation should out last the rest but me personally a mid is good enough to heat the house still plenty reliable and a little cheaper

and as far as my thread it seems to be a fluke with the husky

just remember the golden rule about buying a saw find a good "servicing" dealer and buy what ever saw they sell they will usually be good at recommending the proper saw for your needs