Husqvarna 455 Rancher

[HRS]

Looking at the Husqvarna 455 Rancer 18" chainsaw. Any owners or those who know of it?

 

[browns40]

I have that saw, and it's a nice saw... plenty of power. Heavier than some of the others, but has been really easy PM, reliable. Have only gone through 3-4 cords with it, but no complaints. Good all-purpose saw, but not one for primarily limbing or climbing with. Best bang for the buck.

 

[CharlieTR]

Husqvarna is a good as they get!
I have the 350 and no complaints. I do wish chains and such were easier to find though.

 

[kenmac]

I have a 55 rancher . Mine has a 20'' bar . Great saw !! don't know about the 455 but, you can't loose with a husky

 

[GregE]

I have the 455 Rancher w/ 20" bar. It has been a work horse for me. Haven't had a problem as of yet. I'd buy another one.

 

[kenmac]

455 maybe the same as my 55 except with newer mod. they changed the # s ?

 

[HRS]

Thanks for the replies. Already had an ACE guy print an estimate for me on saw, case, sharpener, etc. But wanted to hear what the experts thought first.

 

[kenmac]

I bought mine on line for less than I could get it in the store & no tax !

 

[Ductape]

I too have the 455..... been great so far. My only problem was buying a replacement chain. Be aware there are two versions.....the one sold at big box stores have a more idiot friendly chain/bar combo. Ones sold at saw stores have a more agressive chain/different bar. I just bought the more agressive chain/bar combo but have not installed it yet. The 455 has plenty of power, and should take a longer bar/chain in the future if you should need. It is definitely not the saw you want to use for cutting small stuff though... gets heavy after awhile.

 

[sgrmtndrone]

I have the 460 rancher as well as a 137 for limbing . Both are good saws. I cut around 20 cords a year . We feed 5 outdoor furnaces here on our place . 4 in home's and one on my shop/office . Not to mention the best guarantee out there 2 years on the saw and lifetime on the ignition .