Common Husqvarna 545 Mark II Problems and Fixes

If you're dealing with a few frustrating husqvarna 545 mark ii problems, you're definitely not alone in the woods. While this saw is widely regarded as a professional-grade workhorse that punches well above its weight class, no piece of machinery is perfect. The Mark II version was actually Husqvarna's answer to some of the reliability issues found in the original 545, but even with those improvements, owners still run into a handful of quirks that can put a damper on a long day of cutting. ...

February 2, 2026 · 7 min · Ilaria Szablowska