Chainsaws

David,

The only difference that I have seen in the different Models like a Model 440 versus a Model 440E is the same as what Eugene stated, which is the "Tool less adjustment", and I agree with Eugene's comment. I don't like the "Tool less adjustment either.

I have a repaired a few, and they just don't seem like they hold the bar tight enough, where with a scrench and either a one or two bar bolt clutch cover it tightens up just fine. Secondly since all the sawdust and woodchips, and bar oil go thru the inside of the clutch cover, eventually the "tool less adjustment" gets all gunked up inside and then the "tooless adjustment" won't work. It also usually strips out the gear inside the cover, and some of those parts on certain model chainsaws are not available which means you need to purchase and replace the entire clutch cover which can be a little pricey.

Anyhow, Its the same chainsaw, and I hope this helps

Karla

PS. I am not a Husqvarna Representative or a Repair Service, Just an experimental chainsaw person

Thanks Karla

I got the 445 for $30 more its a better motor

the E also has a electronic carb which cannot be services in the field it can only be serviced by laptop so I was told by a idiot salesman

David

David,

Not to dis-agree with you, but the "E" has nothing to do with electronic tuning, and you can get "Autotuning" on a a lot of different Husqvarna Models today.

I have done much research on Autotuning, and its really Not so bad, I also have a Model 545, with Autotune and really like the chainsaw. It really starts easy, and when you start cutting. the Autotune keeps the RPM's where they should be, you can take them apart and clean the carburetor, and replace the gaskets and diaphrams the same as a regular carburetor. The only difference is there are no adjusting screws, there is a plastic module which replaces where the "low" and "high" needles would be, which contain magnets and very tiny magnetic coils which move in and out much like tiny loud speakers or ear buds., which do the adjusting. Yes it is programmed but should never be changed unless the module goes bad, in which case you buy a spare programmed module, which I have done for my Model 545, just in case it ever does go bad, but I can still do all of my own maintenance and repair work on my Model 545 Autotune chainsaw.

I hope this helps, and If you need more Info on Autotune I will be glad to try and answer your question.

Karla

PS. The Model 445, should be a good chainsaw for you, so good luck with your new chainsaw, and keep it clean, sharp, and maintained after each use, and it will last for a long, long time.