Husqvarna 445S 50.2cc Landowner Chainsaw – 18" Bar
The Husqvarna 445S is a versatile landowner chainsaw engineered to handle everything from felling and limbing trees to cutting firewood and maintaining wooded properties. Building on the proven 400 Series platform, the 445S combines a lightweight, reinforced design with a powerful 50.2cc X-Torq® engine to deliver dependable performance, improved fuel efficiency, and increased cutting productivity. With user-friendly features such as Smart Start®, an automatic oil pump, flip-up fuel cap, colored felling marks, and a captured bar nut, the 445S is designed to make demanding outdoor cutting tasks easier, faster, and more convenient.
Features
-
50.2cc X-Torq® Engine
-
Delivers approximately 3 HP of output shaft power for strong cutting performance.
- X-Torq® technology is designed to provide excellent power while reducing fuel consumption and exhaust emissions.
- Optimized engine performance makes the 445S well suited for firewood cutting, limbing, felling, and general property maintenance.
-
20% Faster Cutting
- Improved cutting capacity compared with the previous Husqvarna 445 model.
- Helps increase productivity by allowing users to complete cutting tasks more efficiently.
- Ideal for landowners who regularly work with larger quantities of wood and timber.
-
Smart Start® Technology
- Designed to make starting the chainsaw quicker and easier.
- Helps reduce starting resistance and minimizes the effort required to get the engine running.
- Provides added convenience when repeatedly starting and stopping during property maintenance.
-
Automatic Oil Pump
- Automatically adjusts chain lubrication as needed.
- Helps maintain proper bar and chain performance during operation.
- Promotes smooth cutting and helps reduce unnecessary wear on the cutting equipment.
-
Reinforced, Robust Construction
- Built with durability in mind for demanding landowner applications.
- The rugged design helps extend product life while maintaining a manageable overall weight.
- Well suited for regular use around wooded properties, farms, homesteads, and rural acreage.
-
Flip-Up Fuel Cap
- Convenient flip-up design makes the fuel tank easy to open and secure.
- Simplifies refueling and routine maintenance.
- Designed for quick access while working in the field.
-
Colored Felling Marks
- Helps provide a clear visual reference when planning and making directional cuts.
- Designed to improve cutting awareness and make tree-felling work more intuitive.
-
Captured Bar Nut
- Helps prevent the bar nut from becoming separated from the saw during maintenance.
- Makes chain and bar adjustments more convenient.
-
Low-Weight Design
-
Weighs approximately 11 lbs. excluding cutting equipment.
- Provides a useful balance between power, maneuverability, and operator comfort.
- Lightweight construction makes the saw easier to handle during extended cutting and limbing tasks.
Engine Specifications
-
Engine Type: X-Torq® 2-stroke gasoline engine
-
Cylinder Displacement: 50.2 cm³
-
Output Shaft Power: 3 HP
-
Maximum Torque: 2.6 Nm
-
Maximum Torque RPM: 6,300 RPM
-
Maximum Power Speed: 9,000 RPM
-
Chain Speed at Maximum Power: 56.8 ft/s
-
Clutch Engagement Speed: 4,150 RPM ±120
-
Idle Speed: 2,800 RPM
-
Ignition Module Air Gap: 0.01"
-
Electrode Gap: 0.02"
-
Fuel Type: Gasoline/oil 2-stroke mixture
-
Recommended Fuel Mixture: Husqvarna 2-stroke oil or equivalent at 50:1
-
Spark Plug: Husqvarna HQT-1R, Champion RCJ7Y, or NGK BPMR7A
-
Oil Pump: Automatic
Cutting Equipment
-
Standard Bar Length: 18"
-
Recommended Bar Length: 13"–20"
-
Bar Pitch: .325"
-
Bar Gauge: .050"
-
Chain Type: Husqvarna SP33G X-CUT
-
Sprocket Type: Spur 7
-
Standard Cutting Configuration: 18" .325" bar and chain
-
Chain Speed at Maximum Power: 56.8 ft/s
Dimensions & Weight
-
Weight Excluding Cutting Equipment: 11 lbs
- Compact design provides a practical combination of portability and cutting capability.
- Balanced construction helps improve handling when limbing, bucking, and performing general land-clearing work.
Lubrication
-
Oil Tank Capacity: 0.55 US pint
-
Oil Pump Type: Automatic
-
Engine Lubricant: Husqvarna 2-stroke oil or equivalent at 50:1
- Automatic chain lubrication helps maintain consistent bar and chain performance while reducing unnecessary friction and wear.
Noise & Vibration
-
Sound Pressure Level at Operator's Ear: 106 dB(A)
-
Guaranteed Sound Power Level: 116 dB(A)
-
Measured Sound Power Level: 114 dB(A)
-
Equivalent Vibration Level, Rear Handle: 4.6 m/s²
-
Equivalent Vibration Level, Front Handle: 4.7 m/s²
Emissions
-
Exhaust Emissions CO₂ EU V: 718 g/kWh
- CO₂ measurement is based on laboratory testing over a fixed test cycle and represents the engine type or engine family rather than a guarantee of emissions from an individual machine.
Ideal Applications
- Firewood cutting
- Tree felling
- Tree limbing
- Bucking logs
- Land clearing
- Property maintenance
- Farm and homestead use
- Rural acreage maintenance
- General forestry and landowner tasks
Why Choose the Husqvarna 445S?
The Husqvarna 445S provides landowners with an excellent combination of power, maneuverability, durability, and ease of operation. Its 50.2cc X-Torq® engine provides the muscle needed for demanding cutting tasks, while the lightweight design and Smart Start® system make the saw easier to manage throughout the workday. With an 18" cutting setup, automatic chain lubrication, improved cutting capacity, and a rugged reinforced design, the 445S is a dependable choice for homeowners, farmers, acreage owners, and anyone who regularly works with firewood or timber.
Model: 445S
Engine: 50.2cc X-Torq® 2-Stroke
Power: 3 HP
Bar Length: 18"
Chain: SP33G .325" Pitch, .050" Gauge
Weight: 11 lbs. Excluding Cutting Equipment