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- Very powerful 55.5 cc engine
- Push-bulb for priming, in addition to choke
- Reduced fuel consumption and emissions
- Eco-pump stops auto chain oiling when engine idles
- Quick-tripping chain brake
- Expensive
- More power than most homeowners need
- Relatively heavy
The Husqvarna 455 Rancher is designed for frequent, heavy use; Husqvarna rates it a "landowner" rather than a "homeowner" model. In addition to the features found on homeowner models like the 240 e-series chainsaw -- auto chain oiling, an inertia-activated chain brake, vibration dampening and Smart Start technology -- the 455 Rancher has an eco-pump that stops the auto chain oiling process when the engine is idling, a push-bulb primer in addition to the choke and a streamlined air filtration system. If you don't need a heavy-duty chainsaw and want to spend less, you may be happier with the Husqvarna 240 e-series (*Est. $250).
We found the best expert review of the Husqvarna 455 Rancher at ConsumerGuide.com, although it's not clear how much testing was done. An older review in The Washington Post recommends the 455 Rancher along with three other models, based on the author's experience. Owners review the Husqvarna 455 Rancher at Sears.com and ReviewCentre.com, and Wayne of the Woods (Wayne Murray) recommends it for homeowner use.
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In this 2006 review, ConsumerGuide.com names the Husqvarna 455 Rancher a Best Buy. Editors say, "The Husqvarna 455 Rancher will meet the needs of the biggest and most demanding homeowner wood cutting chores. It applies Husqvarna's professional saw technology to this residential version." They rate it a perfect five out of five.
Review: Expert Review of Husqvarna 455 Rancher, Editors of ConsumerGuide.com, June 12, 2006
In this older review, Mike McClintock, Home Sense columnist for The Washington Post, recommends four chainsaws ranging in cutting power from entry-level to pro. Of the Husqvarna 455 Rancher, he says, "This basically commercial-grade tool packs as much power and capacity as you could want -- and a quick-tripping chain brake just in case. There are more powerful saws. But unless you're going into the logging business, there's no need to look past this tool."
Review: Chainsaws on the Cutting Edge, Mike McClintock, Jan. 20, 2005
3. Sears.com
Both ratings and comments from owners are available at Sears.com. The Husqvarna 455 Rancher gets the highest rating of any gas chainsaw, with an average of 4.5 out of five stars. Owners praise its power and safety features.
Review: Husqvarna 20 in. Chain Saw, Contributors to Sears.com
ReviewCentre.com is a U.K.-based site that invites consumers to rate and review different products. The site itself doesn't sell anything, and the only reviews are those posted by consumers, and it's a credible source of information. Almost 30 owners post reviews of the Husqvarna 455 Rancher, and only seven rate it. The reviews are overwhelmingly positive.
Review: Reviews of the Husqvarna 455 Rancher, Contributors to ReviewCentre.com
This site consists primarily of a comparison chart detailing the price, power and weight, and special features of 15 gas chainsaws. Much of the information appears to be out of date, judging by how many of the models in the chart are discontinued. Wayne Murray begins, however, by recommending two Husqvarna models for homeowner use, one of which is the 455 Rancher (then sold as the 55 Rancher). The recommendation appears to be based on the fact that Murray himself, a logger he knows and several relatives all use Husqvarna chainsaws and have had great experiences with this brand.
Review: Chain Saw Reviews, Wayne Murray
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