Husqvarna 455 Rancher 2-Stroke Gas-ChainSaw
The Husqvarna 455 Rancher 2-Stroke Gas Chainsaw is a lightweight, heavy-duty saw that’s great for anyone looking for something to handle larger jobs around the home, cottage, or farm. This powerful chainsaw packs near-professional-standard power with its 55.5 cc engine and 20-inch bar, but that doesn’t mean it’s too much for a homeowner to handle. Gas saws are often heavy, but the Rancher is relatively lightweight. It clocks in at just under 13 pounds. Its safety features include a decompression valve for simple start-up and ample hand protection. The Husqvarna’s X-Torq engine ensures a low vibration rate. This makes it an effortless and comfortable tool to use for felling trees and other work. It also features an Inertia-activated chain brake.
While the smaller fuel tank does mean you’ll need to fill it more regularly than other saws, it also features Rancher’s centrifugal air cleaning system. This additional feature ensures you’ll need to clean the air filters less often. It eliminates larger debris and dust particles before entering the filter. Also, the X-Torq engine is CARB-compliant. As a result, it cuts fuel consumption by up to 20 per cent and emissions by up to 60. This makes it a more energy-efficient and environmentally-conscious purchase than other gas-powered chainsaws.
This Husqvarna model is probably a little overkill if all you’re looking to do is some light pruning, or if you want to remove a few limbs here and there. But the Husqvarna 455 Rancher is the best gas chainsaw if you need to regularly fall trees on a large property or prepare firewood.