The engine of the MS 440 is a single cylinder two-stroke model. It has a displacement of 70.7 cubic centimeters with a 50mm bore and 36mm stroke. It idles at 2,500 RPM and uses an electronic magneto ignition with an electrode gap of 0.5mm.
The fuel system of the MS 440 uses a carburetor with an all-position diaphragm and an integrated fuel pump. The saw has a fuel capacity of 1.69 pints and an oil tank capacity of 0.68 pints.
The MS 440 can use 16-, 18- and 20-inch reduced kickback bars. Both chains and bars used on this saw use a 3/8-inch pitch and a 7-tooth sprocket. The MS 440 uses rapid-micro 2 type chain with a model number of 33 RM2 or 36 RM2.