Husqvarna 445 ?
- Thread starter hanniedog
- Start date
Help Support Arborist Forum:
Never seen it. But there were rumors about a new 340/345, and that they would be called 440/445, but they should not be available for another few months...
Someone, spike60 maybe, shared some info on this recently. Can't seem find it now though...
So, pre-production, copy/hoax or a really fast distributor..?
Someone, spike60 maybe, shared some info on this recently. Can't seem find it now though...
So, pre-production, copy/hoax or a really fast distributor..?
Last edited:
SawTroll
Information Collector
I believe Spike said it will be out pretty soon (or something like that), and the 450 early next year. They will replace the 345 and 350, and is said to be about as the 455R in construction, but smaller and lighter.
spike60
Addicted to ArboristSite
GEEZ!! I can't even order them yet and they're on E-bay????? Where is the seller located? The word I got was that these new models are supposed to be available in about another month.
445 replacing the 345 and 450 replacing the 350. Weight gain is supposed to be slight, compared to what we've seen on the other X-torque models. Prices are supposed to be about $10 more than the saws they replace.
Some speculation at this early hour: These are the replacements for the 345/350 homeowner saws. Will there be an XP version to replace the 346 or the 353 sometime in the future?????? Wouldn't a 452XP that shames the Dolmar 5100 be kind of nice?
Again, this is complete speculation. I have heard nothing about an XP version, and I've been told that the 346 is sticking around next year. But at some point, you have to figure that the 346 will be replaced, right?
445 replacing the 345 and 450 replacing the 350. Weight gain is supposed to be slight, compared to what we've seen on the other X-torque models. Prices are supposed to be about $10 more than the saws they replace.
Some speculation at this early hour: These are the replacements for the 345/350 homeowner saws. Will there be an XP version to replace the 346 or the 353 sometime in the future?????? Wouldn't a 452XP that shames the Dolmar 5100 be kind of nice?
Again, this is complete speculation. I have heard nothing about an XP version, and I've been told that the 346 is sticking around next year. But at some point, you have to figure that the 346 will be replaced, right?
SawTroll
Information Collector
I guess the 346xp will be with us for a few more years, as they are introducing a "new edition" 50cc version...........
Last edited:
spike60
Addicted to ArboristSite
I did see that thread. But that is still a 300 series, non X-torque saw. The change is in part due to the fact that there is a different EPA classification for saws above 50CC, so this is a way to buy some time and keep the saw around. (A good thing IMO) If we get a little extra power with the added displacement, that's a bonus.
The 50CC deal was explained to me by the Jonsered service manager, and that is why the 2149/2150 and Husky 350 were changed a couple of years ago. The 2150/350 use the same cylinder as the 2152/353, but the plastic saws have a dished piston to lower the compression ratio a bit to reduce stress on the crankcase. It was also felt that the extra heat generated by the cat mufflers wouldn't be a good idea for the plastic crankcase either. So, that is why they have appeared only on the 2152/353 and 346XP.
From the 445 pics, I see that the saw has the top cover clips, that were always considered to be a feature found only on "pro" saws. (they aren't on the 455/460). I also don't know if the 445/450 is a plastic crankcase saw or not. (I can find out). If it is, then any pro versions of this chassis will have to wait until a metal case version is developed. I don't think the market is ready to accept a "plastic pro" !
Ah, no, you're right about that, no X-Torque.
I can read what you write but I get compiler error... By enlarging the displacement on those saws Husqvarna/Jonsered made EPA happy and did not have to put cat-mufflers on the small ones, right? But why?
I bet they're plastic, the front handle seems to be and they seem to have been going hand in hand until now.
Hired Gun
ArboristSite Operative
One thing I notice is the white strip just behind the gas cap, is that a sight window for fuel level?
greengoblin
Addicted to ArboristSite
Any of you bidding on this?
greengoblin
Addicted to ArboristSite
Nope, just hoping somebody here is so we can get a report on it
I am watching it, but probably won't buy it.:biggrinbounce2:
SawTroll
Information Collector
One thing I notice is the white strip just behind the gas cap, is that a sight window for fuel level?
That was my guess also, when I saw it, but I don't really know......
SWE#Kipp
Addicted to ArboristSite
Mange
Addicted to ArboristSite
Here is something for you to ponder over....
Nikko
ArboristSite Operative
the new 445 has a primer ball??
My Wildthing had a Primer ball - as does my el-cheapo Weedeater.
Nikko
My Wildthing had a Primer ball - as does my el-cheapo Weedeater.
Nikko
