Chain Saw. Narrowed it down a little.

[mark.r]

I may be wrong, but I think there is only one 455. The TSC price ($513) is probably the m.s.r.p. or whatever TSC felt like putting on there so you felt like you got a good deal. My thoughts, even if you pay a little more, it's always better to buy from the local shop. If a saw bought at TSC breaks, what do you do? I bought a log splitter locally. Could have got it at TSC for about $150 or so less. The pump went after a year. I brought it back to the local shop. He offered me a replacement splitter until mine got fixed. I took it in on a Thursday, he repaired it and called me Saturday morning. I couldn't ask for any better service.

I would like a more aggressive chain for my saw. Guy at TSC: Uhhhhh, I don't know man..... not my department and I go on lunch in 2 minutes dude...... uh-hut-hut-hut.

I understand your concern on service, makes sense. That said, there is a great engine shop right up the street that is also the Kioti dealer I use. I will have to use them for any unfortunate issues. My biggest concern is that the 455 has at least the a decent rep regardless of personal favorites or prefernces . . . or I'll just take it back.

As far as price, I would also agree that 513.00 is MSRP. But that said I have yet to here of anyone else getting that model for under 400.00. So I assumed that is a good price ...especially considering the other models fell in the 340.00 area.

Again I don't need the most professional model but something better than a Sears special is what I was after. I always thought Husky was just that.

 

[Marc L.]

Good day all,

I have a Husky 55 rancher and could not be happier with it. It is a very good saw (has to be to survive me). I probably cut 30 cords of wood a year with it. I am happy it is not heavier.

Mark r, just make sure you bring it to the dealer after 25 hours for a tune up. Mine was running a little fast (dont want it to explode).

enjoy

 

[mark.r]

Good day all,

I have a Husky 55 rancher and could not be happier with it. It is a very good saw (has to be to survive me). I probably cut 30 cords of wood a year with it. I am happy it is not heavier.

Mark r, just make sure you bring it to the dealer after 25 hours for a tune up. Mine was running a little fast (dont want it to explode).

enjoy

Thanks Marc, that's what I wanted to hear. I was originally headed up to my Kioti dealership to buy as he carries Stihl and Echo I believe. I had seen two models that fit what I needed for I believe 339.00 and 359.00 respectively. I had to go into town (the opposite way) to Home Depot to get some weed killer/fertilizer so I said what they hay, I'll stop by TSC since it was there to see what the Husky offerings looked like. I saw the 455 on "sale" and all though it is more saw than I need the price of 379.00 for that much saw and what I thought of the Husky name seemed like a darn good buy. I won't cut a cord of wood in a year. Like I said before I cut fence posts and clean up work around the farm so it won't get 25 hours of use for a couple of years. But I will surely have it checked out every couple years none the less.

 

[yomax4]

Most of the saws out there are ok. Husky owns Poulan and the Home Depot Huskys may be Poulan Hybrids. I cut tons of wood and Love my Stihls. Whats nice about the 20" bar is cutting downed branches without bending over all day.

MM.

 

[mark.r]

Does Home Depot carry Husky? Mine only carry Homelite . . . which I had last year until I broke the handle which left a hole in the fuel tank. The Husky I bought today was from Tractor Supply.

 

[johnk]

HD doesn't carry Husky. TSC and Lowes do. I have 2 huskies and they never gave me any trouble. I have a 55 rancher and a 385XP. I would buy them again................

 

[Egon]

Husqvarna saws:

Husqvarna Outdoor Power Equipment - Chain Saws

 

[Shantycoke]

Afternoon Pat,
I own a Stihl 025 and 029, they are awesome saws and have cut loads of cordwood with them ! My buddy has a Husky and swears by it, its all in the hands of the beholder I guess !

Or, as the bartender says as the homely lady walks by, "Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder".
Have a wonderful Easter.
Pat

 

[MDM]

The local TSC and Lowes had the standard 455 for $399. The Husky dealer had the standard model for $395. I think you will find that dealers will be the same price or a few bucks lower than the box stores. I'm kicking myself now for not buying a few more chains at $10 a piece.

 

[coachgrd]

Hello all...just thought I would mention that I saw on another website (slickdeals.com) that currently TSC has the Husky 455 on sale for $379.00. Apparently if you take the ad or print out the info from TSC's webpage and tak it to Lowes they will price match it and beat it by 10%. So..what's that something like $350 for a 455?

Just thought I'd pass that along.
coachgrd