Husqvarna 440
Designed for homeowners and occasional users who need reliable cutting performance, this compact chainsaw balances power with manageable weight. Its 40.9cc engine generates 2.4 horsepower while maintaining a relatively lightweight 4.43kg profile without bar and chain, making it ideal for pruning, firewood cutting, and light tree felling tasks around residential properties.
With a recommended 45cm bar length and 17.3 m/s chain speed, this model delivers efficient cutting through medium-sized branches and logs. The chainsaw operates at 2900 rpm idle speed with maximum speeds reaching 9000 rpm, providing responsive throttle control. Sound levels register at 102 dB(A) pressure and 114 dB(A) power, while vibration dampening keeps front handle movement to 3.8 m/s² and rear handle to 4.2 m/s² for comfortable extended use.
Technical Specifications
Alternatives →| Engine Displacement | 40.9 cc |
| Power Output | 1.79 kW |
| Power Output (HP) | 2.4 hp |
| Idle Speed | 2900 rpm |
| Maximum Speed | 9000 rpm |
| Recommended Bar Length | 45 cm |
| Maximum Bar Length | 45.72 cm |
| Chain Pitch | 0.325 " |
| Chain Speed | 17.3 m/s |
| Weight (without bar and chain) | 4.43 kg |
| Oil Tank Capacity | 0.25 l |
| Sound Pressure Level | 102 dB(A) |
| Sound Power Level | 114 dB(A) |
| Vibration Front Handle | 3.8 m/s² |
| Vibration Rear Handle | 4.2 m/s² |
| Fuel Type | Husqvarna 2 stroke or equiv. at 50:1 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Husqvarna 440 enough saw for cutting firewood?
The Husqvarna 440 pairs a 40.9 cc engine with an output of 1.79 kW, or 2.4 hp, and a recommended 45 cm bar. That combination handles firewood, storm clearing and the occasional small tree on a property. It is sized for jobs that come round a few times a year rather than continuous felling work.
How much bar can you fit on the Husqvarna 440?
Husqvarna gives the 440 a recommended bar length of 45 cm and a maximum of 45.72 cm, so there is almost no room to upsize. Whatever bar you fit, the cutting reach stays around 45 cm, and the 1.79 kW engine is matched to exactly that length rather than to a longer one.
How fast does the chain run on the Husqvarna 440?
The Husqvarna 440 drives a 0.325 inch pitch chain at 17.3 m/s, with the engine idling at 2,900 rpm and peaking at 9,000 rpm. At 17.3 m/s the saw takes its time through a thick log compared with faster professional machines, which is the trade-off for a smaller and simpler engine.
How tiring is the Husqvarna 440 to use?
The Husqvarna 440 weighs 4.43 kg without bar and chain, and measures 3.8 m/s² of vibration at the front handle and 4.2 m/s² at the rear. Staying under 4.5 kg dry keeps it liftable for a morning of firewood, though the bar, chain, fuel and chain oil all add to that figure.
Do you need hearing protection to run the Husqvarna 440?
Yes. The Husqvarna 440 is rated at 102 dB(A) of sound pressure at the operator's ear and 114 dB(A) of sound power. At 102 dB(A) even short sessions justify ear defenders, and the 114 dB(A) figure is roughly what the neighbours hear, which is worth thinking about before an early start.
What fuel and oil does the Husqvarna 440 need?
The Husqvarna 440 runs on petrol premixed with Husqvarna two-stroke oil, or an equivalent, at 50:1; it will not run on straight petrol. Bar lubrication is separate, from a 0.25 litre oil tank. Topping that tank up at every refuel keeps the 45 cm bar and its chain from wearing prematurely.
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Source: www.husqvarna.com