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Husqvarna 439

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  1. campinspecter

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    I'm considering buying a Husqvarna 439 with a 14" bar . Any experience with this saw good or bad ?
     
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  4. MAF143

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    Just my $ .02... less money gets a MS250 with 50% more HP, unless that 2lbs. is more important.
     
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    I'm in my retirement years that extra 2 lbs is important when limbing .
     
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    I totally understand, my shoulders aren't what they used to be since uncle Arthir has come to visit.
     
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    The moment has come , a picture is worth a thousand words .
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    Woodwidow can start it !
     
    campinspecter, Mar 20, 2020
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    Have to put it on the ground and put my foot on it - but yes, I can start it.
     
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    But you still prefer this chainsaw !
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    You betcha! Push the button and it runs. Great for gardening and cutting up blocks for the wood boiler.
     
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    Nice looking saw . I still use my 1998 136 if and when I need a really light saw . It's about 1 1/2 pounds heavier than this saw and .2 hp more power . Have 12" - 16" setups and all work great but it really shines with the 12" . I cut mostly hardwoods with the occasional cedar , hackberry, and gum . When I need more power my MS261CM is almost double the HP and still is under 11 pounds for the power head .
     
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    Congrats! I was curious about this saw and almost bought one but wanted more HP. Got the 550xp with a 16 instead. Love it so far.

    There profiles are fairly similar. I am sure it fells good in the hands too.
     
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