The Husqvarna 45 is a good little firewood saw for processing the small stuff.
It’s not a pro-saw, nor is it overly powerful, but it’s fine for felling small trees, limbing, pruning, and those types of tasks.
The 45 is a 44cc chainsaw that is best run with a 16″ bar. It was made from 1987 to 1995.
Husqvarna 45 parts and prices on eBay. The NEW Husqvarna 445 can be found on Amazon.
Husqvarna 45 Chainsaw
My neighbor runs this Husqvarna 45 alongside his STIHL 064.
The 064 is a much larger saw that he uses for felling and bucking big trees. He also uses it for a bit of milling.
The 45 is his saw for cutting small trees, pruning branches, and limbing big trees. It’s a good homeowner chainsaw that can be chucked on the back of the truck or farm bike and have on hand when needed.
The Husky 45 was manufactured from 1987 to 1995 and was based on the old Partner 400 series chainsaws.
Electrolux, the company that bought Husqvarna in 1978, also bought the Partner chainsaw brand (among many others). There was some design/brand mixing that went on, as with the 45.
After the 45 came the Husqvarna 345, which entered production around 1998, and then was itself discontinued in 2007. The 345 was replaced by the Husqvarna 445, which is a comparable model to the 45 that is available to buy new today.
What’s more, there is now also the Husqvarna 545, which has additional capacity and functionality over the 445.
Husqvarna 45 reviews
The Husqvarna 51 is a good saw for around the home or as a light-work saw on the farm.
It’s not for cutting thicker-width logs, nor should you take it out with you logging, but when used as designed, it’s a good chainsaw.
My neighbor bought his 45 new, and so it has been with him for many years. It’s still going strong, which is a testament to its quality.
Here are some more user reviews from the Husqvarna Saws FB group.
- Michael said, “I’ve ran one for 25 years, never failed to crank and cut wood.”
- Another Michael said, “I own one and it has been the most reliable saw I have ever owned.”
- B Paul said, “They are well made and reliable, however they were intended for homeowner use.”
John said:
That was my first Husqvarna. I was in high school and bought one at the local farm store.
That was 1998. I still have it. It still runs pretty well.
They were cheap saws, but they work well if you take care of them.
Aaron said:
I just got one a couple months ago and cut 25 cord with it already and haven’t had to do anything besides sharpen the chain!
Mike said:
Nice saw, Partner made. Jonsered 2045-2050 were similar. I like them, they wind up pretty good.
Dave said:
I just completed a full overhaul with some engine mods and it screams. Parts were hard to get but great little saw now.👍
Specs and features
As already stated, the Husky 45 is a 44cc 2.7 hp chainsaw.
Other specs of note include:
- Dry weight 10.7 lbs
- Walbro (WT-17A) and Zama carburetor (C1Q-EL5)
- Champion RCJ 7Y spark plug
- Spur sprocket
- 2500 RPM idle
- 9000 RPM max loaded speed
- 42mm cylinder bore
- 32mm piston
If you’d like more info, see the technical data page in the Husqvarna 45/49 manual here.
It has all of the features that you’d expect on a saw of the late 80s and early 90s, including a decent anti-vibration system, automatic oiler, and easy access chain tensioner.
Price and parts
Old Husky 45s pop up from time to time on eBay, Facebook Marketplace, and other online selling platforms.
Depending on the condition, you will find them for sale from $20 to $200.
Those in great condition can command a reasonable price because by this stage, they’re becoming a collector’s item as well.
Husky 45 for sale and/or parts:
- On eBay here – at the time of writing there’s one with a $1 reserve
- HL Supply – for OEM parts including carbs
- On Amazon here – aftermarket parts
Husqvarna 45
The Husky 45 is a reliable saw that can be put to use on a range of tasks around the home, orchard, hobby farm, or farm.
It won’t offer the most comfortable ease of use or give you the most power, but it’s another one of those old chainsaws, like the Husqvarna 51 that is popular and well respected.
The 45 is another quality Husqvarna chainsaw model that has its place in Husqvarna’s history. Let me know your experiences, along with any other comments or questions, in the comment section below.
I have a 45 Special in extent condition.
Great little saw.I’ve had it about 24 years.Hasn’t been used a lot but cranks every time.Has plenty of power for its size.Bought it from one of my customers when I ran the Pro Desk at Home Depot.Sets in the case but when I need it it cranks every time.
I’ve had a Husqvarna 45 since I inherited it in 1992, it was practically in new condition then. I’ve done a lot of work with it through the years and it’s never let me down, other than the kill switch needing replacement and the plastic oil tank seam splitting open. I welded it a few weeks ago, and completely stripped and rebuilt it at that time to ensure it was all in great nick.
Bought mine new in 1995 and has seen light use over the years. Runs like a bear and no complaints, other than with an arthritic shoulder I have a hard time pulling the cord as the engine lacks a decompression valve. I guess I should be thankful that the saw has outrageously good compression tho. Won’t sell it for anything!