Husqvarna 455 Rancher 20-Inch 55-1/2cc 2-Stroke Gas-Powered Chain Saw (CARB Compliant)
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Manufacturer: HusqvarnaBrand: Husqvarna
Edition: Lawn & Patio
Model: 455
Publisher: Husqvarna
Studio: Husqvarna
Music Label: Husqvarna
Product features:
- The x-torq engine technology reduces fuel consumption up to 20-percent and emissions up to 60-percent
- Facilitates cleaning and replacement of the air filter
- Allows for easier starting and reduces the risk of engine flooding
- Centrifugal air cleaning system removes larger dust and debris particles before reaching the air filter
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Description of Husqvarna 455 Rancher 20-Inch 55-1/2cc 2-Stroke Gas-Powered Chain Saw (CARB Compliant)
X-Torq® engine; Quick release air filter; Combined Choke/stop control; Side mounted chain tensioner; Front ergonomic handles; LowVib®; .9 US pint fuel tank; 50:1 Fuel mixTools and Hardware Reviews of Husqvarna 455 Rancher 20-Inch 55-1/2cc 2-Stroke Gas-Powered Chain Saw (CARB Compliant)
Customer Review: Great Homeowners Chainsaw
Summary: 5 Stars
Pros:
- Easy starting, cold, hot or in between
- Powerful and fast cutting
- Easy manual chain adjust
- Sensitive chain brake
Cons:
- Loud
- Won't load the wood into the pickup
Where I live, dry ponderosa pine goes for about $125 per cord blocked and delivered. I've cut about a dozen cords of mostly dead-fall ponderosa in the 11-months I've owned the 455. The trees have ranged up to 32" caliper but most are 24" or less and I harvest the entire tree down to 2" branches. My wood stove happily consumes all. If one evaluates the effort required to block, load and unload a tree, it goes something like this: 25% cutting into blocks up to 14" long, 5% handling before cutting, 65% loading the blocks and limbs, 5% unloading. Splitting the large blocks into suitable firewood is akin to Tom's fence, ponderosa splits so easily with a 7 lb splitting maul that I look forward to the sessions.
In the dozen plus hours of actual cutting time I have these observations:
- the 455 is not overpowered, having the 20" bar buried its full length in a log and you wish it had more motor.
- the 455 is light enough such that only when cutting at shoulder height or above is weight an issue.
- the 455's spring mounted motor/bar/chain makes vibration a non-issue.
- In hindsight, I would NOT be willing to pay an extra $300 for a lighter more powerful "pro" saw.
A chainsaw is a high maintenance machine, sharpening the chain frequently pays big dividends, you can tell by the chips, big chips = sharp chain, sawdust = dull chain. Chain adjustment is needed with each load along with flipping the bar occasionally. Be sure to clean the bar oil hole when flipping the bar, I didn't once and I could believe how poorly it cut. Don't forget the air filter, it should be checked every few loads.
I got the large orange box to store and transport the saw along with needed tools, $40 well spent. I use about 1:2 ratio of chain oil to gas/oil mix and whenever the gas tank runs dry I top the chain oil tank too. Be sure to use environmentally friendly vegetable base chain oil, used by Husqvarna, etc., not mineral oil. An old toothbrush will aid in cleaning around the caps before filling.
I was heavily influenced by VelvetHog's post. We both cut in Colorado above 8000' and cut firewood. I bought the 455 from a local dealer who spent 30-minutes bench tuning the motor for 8000'. It runs great. I'm clueless how to tune a 2-stroke.
Theirs nothing more frustrating that starting a balky motor and this is the easiest starting 2-stroke I've ever owned. Whether it's because of the dealer tuning or inherent in the 455, can't say. It starts so easy that when I need to set it down to move some wood, I simply flip the red switch. One pull and the 455 is running again and I've never used the compression release. One tip, pull the choke out and push it back in, this will set the high idle and if the motor has cooled for a few minutes it'll make a big difference.
I was cutting a monster log (30-32" OD) into blocks and the chain was binding a bit. The bar kicked almost imperceptibly and the next thing I knew, the chain brake was locked. The chain brake can either lock via the handle or inertia. In this case the imperceptible kick was enough to lock the chain. Love it, error on the side of safety.
BTW, the monster log really exposed the weakness of the 455. Having the 20" bar buried in the log caused it to bog down repeatedly such that I had to constantly fiddle to keep the chain spinning. I've learned my lesson and I'll not attempt anything over 24" again.
At first I didn't wear ear protection and does this Husky ever bark, compared to my 32cc Poulan. I now wear a combo shield - ear muffs and I can barely hear the motor.
See several photos I've added showing before and after cutting.
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