Is Husqvarna 440 Chainsaw the best Review Husky 440e How to Start. vs Stihl MS-261 20” 18” starting
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- the best chainsaw. In this chainsaw video I tell you everything you need to know about the Husqvarna husky 440 440e husky chainsaw's. Features benefits, how to start it, and my honest review vs compared Stihl ms 261 ms261. lowes tractor supply 20 18 inch starting sound
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The main difference between the 440 and 440E is access to the tensioning system. The system on the 440E includes an on-board toolless chain tension. This means that you don't need the T-wrench, or any other tool for that matter like you did with the 440.
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This is definitely not a safety video. My saw was in the shop after the first weekend of use because of a faulty electronic carb from the factory.
In this video I go over the details about the saw, also give an easy to follow breakdown on how to start the saw, and then give a review of what I thought about the saw after using it on my 8 acre wooded property .
I recently moved to this house after living in town for almost 2 decades. It's been so nice to be out, especially since I grew up on 4 acres with open land backing up to woods in a creek. We owned land across the creek as well, but everything else around just seems our connect and blend together. Growing up in the 80s all the other large neighboring properties became my property. Even though now looking back I realize the one older next-door neighbor hated me cutting through the end of his yard back in the woods along the creek, but as an 5 year old and on I did anyway. I was out in those woods from when I woke up until it got dark. The woods in the creek became my second home. But I would kick my old selfs butt right now LOL. Because I would lose my mind if anyone was ever on my property!
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I picked up a 440 recently to replace my old 350 that finally died after 18 years of hard use. I also have a 372XP so I wanted another saw for limbs and the lighter stuff and the 440 is perfect. Easy to handle and runs great.
Wow, That’s a good run! You definitely got your moneys worth there. The 350’s are nice fast & efficient saws, but I agree the 440 is perfect for limbs and the lighter stuff due to its light weight and easy maneuverability.
Just got this. I went to buy a chainsaw and didn't know which one. Just from price, appearance, feel, I chose this one. Came home, put some gas and oil in it, started it up and finished cutting up some storm debris in my yard. I liked it just fine. Then, after all that, I thought I should watch a review on it, so thanks for posting this. I did it all back axx wards. I like your matching cup, if there is beer in there, we could be good friends.
That’s awesome! Usually “axx” backwards doesn’t work out to well, but it sounds like it worked out pretty well this time. And your welcome man! Thanks for commenting, its always nice to hear when people like or appreciate the videos, and even cooler to hear peoples stories and their thoughts of whatever content its about
when I borrowed it my friend just got in the chainsaw. Then i borrowed it before he even had a chance to use it. So it was brand new brand new right out of the box when I got it. I thought the same thing the first time I picked it up. right away I thought It looked good and had a nice feel and balance. Once I was done was done using it over weekend and was ready to give it back, I thought to myself “wow that really was a nice chainsaw”.
And yeah man!!! There was definitely alcohol in that matching orange cup lol
Just got back from fleetfarm with husky 440 didn't have time to unbox yet. Icuser guide is online. So here I am. Storm damage a yr ago tornado up rooted large pine and enormous oak.. Way larger than any video demos. I'm an old man todos keep getting more challenging.
Not idling due to one of three things, or possibly combo of them: 1- Air filter dirty/clogged
2-muffler screen, 3- ilde speed/ carb need of adjustment.
I understand your disclaimer, still, no one should ever treat these machines without the respect they deserve! Sadly, your reply to Curt Webb spoke volumes. I hope you stay safe in the future. Peace
Thanks for the ideas! The weird thing is that this chainsaw was brand new right out of the box. So the filter or muffler screen being dirty or clogged is unlikely, it could’ve possibly been an idle or carb adjustment issue from the factory.
As far as the respect to the machines. That’s half a joke. I honestly don’t always use the 100% right safety gear or follow every best practice 100% of the time, but I’ve been riding, racing closed course tracks, and stunt riding dirt bikes, four wheelers and motorcycles since I’ve been around 20 and I’m 39 right now.
I know that those machines as well as chainsaw’s, and the other equipment I regularly use like skid steers, excavators, backhoe loader‘s and other machines all demand respect. And they could all easily kill me or permanently maim me if I’m not extremely careful while operating them. I am also very aware that their capabilities and power will far exceed anything mine could ever be.
Also just to clarify I have never drank any alcohol whatsoever while using a chainsaw or any of the types of machines stated in any way shape or form.
Thanks. I have 6 Stihl saws (I do chainsaw sculpting) but someone gave me that 440 the other day (it's weird going from Husq to Stihl or vice versa).
Wow, that sounds really cool. I’m sure that’s not an easy task. What’s your favorite saw out of the 6? Do you have any photos of your sculptures posted online anywhere?
As far as the saws go I also I had a few things that threw me off after being used to my Stihl. I’m sure with you doing sculpting your saws are almost an extension of your body that you can move and work without even thinking about it. So it must’ve been very different.
I still think the Husqvarna was pretty decent, but there’s just something about the Stihls. I definitely prefer my Stihl over the Husky and echo saws I’ve used.
@@BrandonStunts I use a couple of MS 250s for the bigger cuts and the MS170 and MS180 for the bulk of the sculpting. You don't want too much size or power when sculpting. I've had them for years and I still can't see any difference between the 180 and the 170, lol.
Thanks I bought one years ago never used it, watched your video and got it started and was able to cut up a tree for a neighbor.
That’s awesome! I’m happy to hear it helped. It’s always cool to hear stories like this
Get a Pfred sharpener. Take you a few minutes in the brush to bring you chain back to life. So dang easy to use. It's ingenious
that sounds pretty nice and useful! i'll have to check it out, thanks for the tip!!!
I appreciate the video/info. I can see now that I was starting it wrong. Thanks again!
You’re welcome, glad I was able to help! I figure out those things I don’t know through TH-cam as well lol. Thanks for commenting and letting me know. Good luck with the chainsaw.
Lol love the video, I too don’t care about safety, and I loved the disclaimer on it. I laughed my ass off when you cranked it up. I wanted to see you saw through the saw after I was started to reemphasize this isn’t a safety clip. Then finish it by shotgunning a beer.
This is one of the greatest comments I’ve read. I love it! I was literally laughing by the time I finished reading the first sentence. And I didn’t even realize the safety thing and then slamming the drink down were back to back right after each other like that lol
Happy to hear you liked the video. Thanks for commenting, that was awesome to read.
The 440 is designed for Limbing and will handle smaller logs easily if your not cutting the hard woods. Anything more then that you should use a larger saw.
Yeah, I would agree. My personal saw I use is a Stihl MS 261. Which is 50 cc, compared to the Husqvarna 440 which is 40 cc, but I’ve still had times I should’ve had a bigger saw, but I’ve been making it work
How in the sam hill did you go through two chains?
Haha. I guess I should’ve been a little more specific. I didn’t physically go through 2 chains, I meant I cut so much that I fully used 2 chains to the point that they couldn’t cut any more without being re-sharpened
Good video dude fast clean simple informational
Thanks man!!! I appreciate that, happy to hear you liked it
😂😂 that was funny bro and thank you cuz I just bought mune
Haha. Nice and thanks as well. Its a nice chainsaw to have
Hey man just wondering how did u go through 2 chains in a weekend
I probably should’ve clarified that. I didn’t mean that I wore them out to the point that they weren’t usable any longer or to the point that they couldn’t be resharpened or were sharpened too many times.
I just meant that I cut with it enough that I dulled two chains to the point that they had to be removed from the saw to be resharpened because they weren’t sharp enough to cut anymore
Good morning sir. I fell pine twigs for fun and firewood. I am able to cut 3 chords in a few hours. I generally go 4 to 5 tanks of fuel on 1 sharpening if you keep the chain OUT OF THE DIRT. cutting strictly standing dead trees allows you to stay out of the bark whichbis where a majority of the dirt and rocks get blown into it by the wind. I always carry an axe and felling tools. I remove the bark to cut near the botton section closest to the ground. Or where ever your tree had contact with the grpund and dirt.
TWO chains....they should cut 150 cord of wood. Do you just throw them away instead of sharpening?
I meant I went through two chains, meeting they were no longer usable and needed to be sharpened
I drop them off to a local place to get sharpened. I take each chain to get re-sharpened until they say it’s too far gone
@@BrandonStunts Oh I see what you meant.
Got mine brand new. Filled oil and gas mix with Husqvarna products. I found this vid after I could not get it started with the choke arm up. Watched this video and tried to start it with the choke arm down. Nothing. Now what? I assume I don't need to pump the gas bubble again if it's already full of gas from the first attempt.
I always re-pump that bubble thing again after a bunch of failed attempts. I’ll let it sit for a couple minutes, re-prime it, re-put that selector choke switch in the start position, and then try pulling it again.
If everything is good with the saw then it should start using the process I showed. If it’s brand new and this is your first use it could possibly be defective, in which case I would return it.
If it’s just a newer saw and has been sitting for a while then carb could be gummed up from fuel sitting in it (which would require, you or a shop to remove and clean the carb). It could also be bad fuel in there, in which case you would also need to repair yourself or take to a shop.
Or if it’s new enough to be under warranty, I would try looking into going that route
@@BrandonStunts I returned it and ordered a Craftsman 20 inch to be delivered. Thanks for you input.
Any problems starting? Have you used it since? Anymore problems with your Stihl?
I haven't really used his Husqvarna lately, but I did use it one time after this video and it was running a lot better. I never asked him what the problem was, but I'm guessing it was probably just a dirty carb, but i'm not sure.
As far as my stihl... It has actually been good, I really like that saw. not sure its worth the money, but it is nice! It's a Stihl MS261CM. I bought it brand new and it started having starting and running issues on the first day I used it. I took it back to the little mom and pop stihl dealer I bought it from. Unfortunately they had it there for a couple weeks, but the did fix it for from without any hassle. They said there was some engine defect or something and stihl sent them a brand new motor and they replaced it for free under warranty.
Since then I've used it quite a bit, and other than the price tag, I really do like the saw a lot. To me it seems and feels to be an all around nicer higher quality saw. Especially when comparing to the slightly smaller mostly plastic saws like this Husqvarna here. And there is a noticeable power difference with the extra 10cc. The Husqvarna 440 is 40.9-cc, compare to the stihl with about a 25% extra engine displacement increase at 50.2 cc.
One of the other pluses, is that it just feels good when I have go to grab it and use it. Just because it is a much nicer higher end prograde saw. i guess it's kind of like snap on mechanic tools. My buddies a full-time mechanic and has pretty much all snap on tools. The tools in my toolbox do the same job, but when I use the snap you can feel and see the quality difference in a lot of area on most of their tools.
I wouldn't knock the Husqvarna though, I think it's probably one of the better consumer grade inexpensive saws. I haven't really used any echoes, so I don't have any experience on them. But as far as the stihls go, I think a really nice one thats priced a little closer to the Husqvarna 440 E, is the Stihl MS 271 farm boss. As far as the main features go its basically the same as my Stihl MS 261 "pro" saw, its just slightly lower end to keep the price lower.
In short is quite cheaper because it has more plastic and a few slightly lower end internal parts, which is why they consider a consumer/homeowner grade saw.
The main differences and reasons they consider the 261 a pro saw is because compared to the farm boss the 261 has a better power to weight ration due to the magnesium case and slightly higher engine power even though they're the same cc, easier to work on and rebuild, more power, lighter...ect
@@BrandonStunts yeah my neighbor has the 271, farm boss. If I get a Stihl I am looking at the Wood Boss. Looking for something about 18 inches and on the lighter side due to my back and the fact this is the type of chainsaw I will use most.
Sorry I didn’t even realize you responded. I don’t have any personal experience with the wood boss, but I have heard and read a lot of really positive things about it. It’s a few pound lighter which is nice, but still has enough power to run an 18” bar. If you end up getting it let me know how you like it
Good information
I’m really glad to hear these videos are informative and helpful. Thanks again for taking time to comment on both
Great ass review!!
Thanks man!!! I appreciate that!
Great video but be careful when starting it you almost hit your arm
Thank you and thanks for the safety tip. It was a little bit more for show, but even though I know better I did find myself breaking some of those types of safety rules while I was clearing about 10,000 square feet, of woods for a pole barn. Fortunately it all went very well (video to come), but I do know it only takes a split second and even then it’s already too late. So I appreciate any safety tips or reminders
Mine is fuckn beast
Yeah man, that thing handled business!!! I’m just I’m just more of a Stihl guy, but I agree its definitely a beast, and my go to back up
Good video
Thanks man, I appreciate that!
I know you went to lowes and bought yourself a 440 after you used one.
I thought about it lol
Don't buy a Husqvarna saw they used to be good but now they are garbage!
Yeah! I’ll take My Stihl MS 261 over this Husqvarna any and every day of the week!!!