Husqvarna 455 Rancher Reviews

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Husqvarna 455 Rancher
3.5 stars
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  • Value for Money3.6 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings3.4 stars
  • Overall Rating3.5 stars

36 Reviews For Husqvarna 455 Rancher

  • Guest 18th Nov 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    OVERALL A VERY GOOD SAW NO PROBLEMS SO FAR AS LONG AS YOU KEEP UP ON GENERAL MAINTENANCE. very GOOD SAW FOR THE PRICE. very POWERFUL ABLE TO CUT DOWN TREES OVER THREE FOOT IN DIAMETER. I give IT A 5 OUT OF 5.

  • Guest 17th Nov 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I have run Husks saws for years. I prefer them for their ease of maintainance, power to weight ratio, and cutting ability. The 455 had some sort of a recall issue with some of the earlier models after it was brought out to replace 55 Rancher. That's why there's so many reconditioned 455's being sold with the same manufactures warranty as a new one. The reconditioned models are an unused item that was looked over and corrected with an update. Don't let this scare you. Husky's are some of the best ...

  • sefrirg Rank: Lance Corporal 16th Nov 2009

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    The chain keeps coming off. Within a week I took the saw back for a refund and was informed that Husgarana does not accept exchanges or refunds but would honor two years of service. Its been back 4 times for service and it still has the same issue. I now have to stop working every 15-20 minutes and tighten the chain. What a pain.

  • Guest 4th Nov 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    The 455 rancher has been great, I have used it a lot, I think people with problems probalbly should have read the owners manual and not treated it like a saw built 20 years ago. 30 percent less money then a stihl of the same CC's I do have a problem with the dealers, However and what the service plan actually covers, What servicing actually means- they do nothing- and the last two Husky chains I bought have been dull out of the package. If I could get a better dealer I would definitly buy Husk ...

  • Guest 31st Oct 2009

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    I've had my Rancher 455 for one year. It has been a major disappointment. I bought it to replace a 25 year old Homelite Super XL. Both are about the same size and weight with 20 inch bars. The Rancher lacks in just about every comparison with the Homelite. I've already taken the Rancher to the shop 3 times to get it to start and run. It just dies all the time. Forget working on it yourself. It is a nightmare trying to adjust the carb. I wish I had known these issues before I bought this ...

  • Guest 25th Oct 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    The 455 is a workhorse. Take care of it and it will take care of you. User friendly with good power. Good all around saw.

  • Guest 24th Oct 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I heat a 3000 sq foot house off of Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with a central wood-fired furnace.

    That means I have to cut roughly 12-14 cords of delivered logs every summer.

    I bought The 455 Rancher 5 years ago as my primary saw and the only things I've had to do to it is change the plug and tighten/sharpen the chains. I've gone through 1 bar so far because of wear. Might need another next summer.

    Lots of power and dependable. Any upgrade would be professional-logger gra ...

  • Guest 16th Jun 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I got this Husqvarna 455 Rancher as my first chain saw, to fell some trees and cut their wood to length, as my time permits. I like the saw because it is powerful enough to do the big jobs, but is very controlled so that even when your arms get tired from cutting all day the saw is predicatable and easy to use. If you wanted to be picky, it could use a little more power, but I like the control and so far it has gotten all my jobs done just fine.

  • boxer1111 11th Jun 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    Not a bad all 'round chainsaw; being a Husqvarna will pretty much guarantee that for you. It has plenty of power if weight isn't really an issue for you. My "Biggest" problem has been keeping the chain on. Once it comes off, it seems more difficult to put back on than others (in part, this "may" be due to a couple of drivers that became damaged on mine and I believe their width increased slightly). Also, the saw seems to gather debris and sort of get "backed-up" easier than some of the other mod ...

  • Guest 20th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 1.5 stars


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    It will not oil properly. I have put mine in the shop 4 times and it still will not oil. It is pretty sad since the saw is new. They should redo the oil pump and drive on the 455 rancher. You disappiont me Husqvarna.

  • Guest 4th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    The Husqvarna 455 Rancher is good over all power and weight distribution. Easy Choke and crank from cold start. Im in Louisiana and bought it post Katrina, Ike and Gustov. I don't have a dog so it is my best friend.

  • Guest 20th Mar 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    The Rancher is a very user friendly saw, great for beginners. It had a few problems with oiling after it sat in the garage for the winter but a 3 dollar can of carb and choke cleaner fixed it right up. I had to replace the rear bar stabilizer bolt after i let a friend borrow my saw and he stripped it out. Took about an hour and i didn't need any special tools. Very good saw, it just wont quit.

  • Guest 23rd Feb 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    The Husqvarna 455 Rancher saw is great, i just bought one january 2nd of 09, anyone who says this saw is bad because it throws chains is because they dont know how to tighten a chain correctly and align it on the sprocket. This tool doesnt have oiler problems and the only reason it would be down for maintenence is because you didnt take care of it correctly to begin with. this is a good buy and makes good power.

  • Guest 22nd Jan 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I have used mostly all brands throughout my life and i will be buried with my Huskies.I only use Husqvarna oil,both on the bar and in the engine.I mix nine tenths of a gallon of gas with a small bottle (1gal. mix)of Husqvarna fuel mix oil.I only use 93 octance gas when mixing with oil because the 87 and 89 octance gas just doesn't hold over long periods of time.Let me mind you that i am cutting oak logs anywhere from 25" to 30" in diameter on a regular base.

  • 455RANCHER 13th Jan 2009

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    have owned many saws over the years, never had a saw that stopped oiling so often. after reading the other rewiews this must be what's causing the chain throwing issues. based on this issue alone i would never purchase this model saw again.way too much maintenance

    good saw when it's not down for maintenance.

  • Mudpro1999 4th Jan 2009

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    I have been cutting for 30 years and I have always used Stihl. Im going back to Stihl. I feel the problem with this saw is the bar and chain thickness. I think Husky has a problem and they need to correct it. This is my second one, I took the first back to Tractor Supply and they returned it.

  • Guest 21st Nov 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    The Husqvarna 455 Rancher is one of the best saws you can get,, very user friendly, low vibration.. --- First timers,, read the hand book,, do as it says, -- keep the chain sharp, with regular servicing, and correctly used, look after it and it will look after you.

  • Guest 21st Sep 2008

    Reviewer rating: 0 stars


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    Just returned from service center. My two year old Husqvarna 455 Rancher saw with about 10 hours of use just blew the bearings along with the oiler going bad. Repair fee: $250! I will not repair this piece of rubbish. Do not buy this saw.

  • masslogger 15th Sep 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I have been logging and cutting wood for 30 years and have ran every high end saw on the market. Hands down this Husqvarna 455 Rancher is the best mid size saw on the market today. I have 2 of these saws and have put them through some punishment and they keep on running. If you take care of them they will take care of you. I have read many reviews of people having trouble with them. I personally can not find anything wrong with this saw, the first one I bought has over 200 cords on it. It has be ...

  • harbinger54 24th May 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I made a point of reading through all the reviews before buying this Husqvarna 455 Rancher chain saw.Even though this is my third saw, I made a point of reading the manual from cover to cover, which I believe paid off. I have been using it now for two weeks without any problems. It hasn't thrown a chain once! It's reliable at starting, three pulls, it fires, choke off, pull again and away it goes! When warm, its first time, every time!The decompressor works perfectly and is probably the main r ...