General Product Question
I am deciding what saw to purchase either the 450 or 450E
General Product Question posted November 11, 2015 by Bill Zuk
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Question:
I am deciding what saw to purchase either the 450 or 450E
Details:
- but while comparing the two I noticed
One difference or seems to be a big difference is the rear and front handle vibration amounts
450 rear handle is 2.7 and 450E is 5.5
Front handle 450 is 2.3 and 450 E is 6.1
I don't understand why such big differences when only obvious difference is one has NoTool Chain adjuster- & also chain speed is 14.6ms vs 17.3ms at max power ?
Please let me know - Need saw ASAP
Thank you
Bill
Answer
To me they are the same saw parts wise with the exception of the tool-less adjuster. Personally I would stay away from the tool-less adjustment as I have heard of problems keeping the bar adjusted by users.
This is just my opinion though.
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Yes I think that might be the answer - I don't need headaches with a chain not staying adjusted-
Now I have been searching for dealers that have the 450 and honor the Fall Husqvarna Days
where you get a Husqvarna Hat/ the 3 cans of premix fuel & additional 2 years warranty- at no additional cost-
But can't find a dealer that has the saw or honors the Manufacturers promotion---
not sure why dealers don't carry the premix if it's part of a promotion - I can understand they can't stock every saw -
But I would think someone would have it as part of the promotion at the 369.99 price
I have called 6 dealers within 25 miles of my location and NG - anyone have any suggestions -promo ends in 4 days?
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All I can suggest is to call customer service and they should be able handle what is need; hopefully.
Their 800 number is 1-800-487-5951.
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Thank you for that- but unfortunately they told me I had to keep calling all dealers until I found one that does participate
in the promotion- so in the end was it worth it- ? 4 hrs 15 phone calls and a lot of explaining as to what the promotion
was about...... On a good note - I did find one place # 9 or 10 on my list of dealers close to me that actually will honor the promotion
ALL PRO HORTICULTURE IN COPAIGE NY 631-789-6680 contact Eric - I shld be picking up chain saw and accessories tomorrow
and getting a total of 4 yrs warranty - Idealy Husqvarna should have a list or participating dealers - this was almost a STHIL purchase !
thank you all for your time and efforts
BZ
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Sorry the problems I didn't realize that Husqvarna was that disorganized. This something that should be easily access by the customer service group.
I wondering how they ever get anything done if this is an example.
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Bill,
If you download the "PDF" Operators Manual for the 450 and 450e, you will see that the vibration specs are identical. Front handle 2.3 and rear handle 2.7. I think someone goofed on proof reading the Sales literature where you may have gotten your numbers from when doing a comparison.
Also, I believe they are identical as Eugene already stated with the exception of the "tool less feature" for tensioning and removing the clutch cover. I would also recommend staying away from the "tool less", I have worked on a few of them which have gotten jammed up and stripped from dirt getting into the plastic mechanism, which usually I end up replacing the entire clutch cover a pricey repair. I have never had a problem with a bar bolt nut, and using a scrench, just my two cents.
I hope this helps, also Husqvarna should probably fix their Sales Page for Model 450e to reflect the correct vibration Numbers.
Karla
PS. I am Not a Husqvarna Representative or Repair Service Just an experimental chainsaw person.
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Karla : Thank you!
I have come across so many inconsistencies in literature on saw's I was comparing
you wouldn't believe it - and then used MULTIPLE resources to rule them out-
narrowed the list to 2-3 - - yes once I pick up (450) saw I will download pdf's and make my books for the new addition.
thank you for your 2 cents :)
BZ
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