The air filtration system has been well documented in the 455 Rancher. The centrifugal air cleaning system is so designed in the chainsaw that it swirls the air around the filter to keep the dust away. In a way, it automatically removes the dust and debris that tend to clog the air filters away before reaching it. Husqvarna are not afraid to innovate either, introducing the robotic, solar powered Automower® in 1995 and continually looking to improve their existing products by listening to their customers. Jumping onto the grass recycling bandwagon, they also manufacture some of the best mulching lawnmowers available, incorporating Bioclip® technology into the vast majority of their petrol lawn mowers. Be left in no doubt, if you buy any product from the Husqvarna garden machinery stable, you will be buying into Swedish quality that is built to last. The Husqvana SMART START system mechanically assists against recoil which reduces the starting force required by 40%. As already stated, this is a 55cc chainsaw and it is usually sold with a 20-inch bar. However, Husqvarna states it can be used with anything from 14 – 20 inches. Many users have found the sweet spot to be a 16 or 18-inch bar. This combo “really rips,” as they say.

Have had a 455 R for about 14 years now and have beat the hell out of it and it has never once broken down.

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There are better Husqvarna chainsaws out there, including pro models like the 372 XP, but not everyone needs or wants a pro-level saw. And the 455 isn’t the worst Husky chainsaw – that title is reserved for the 240! The 55.5 cc X-TORQ engine not only produces an impressive 2.6 kW / 3.5 power output but also reduces exhaust emission levels by up to 75%, reducing fuel consumption by up to 20% in comparison to other conventional two-stroke engines. Situated in the same category as the 455 Rancher, Stihl MS291 is one of the best alternatives. Stihl claims the model is a high-tech chainsaw built around one of the new fuel-saving engines. Stihl, one of the biggest competitors to the Husqvarna, this times adds more new features to the MS291 chainsaw. However, with new, facilitating technology, and ergonomics, the 455 Rancher may be the one you’re looking for. Choosing the perfect one is tough, provided that there are so many Husqvarna models on market. We’ll now outline the features of the 455 that might help you decide whether to buy or not. Air Injection There’s a pre-separation air filtration system for the long life of the air filter. The saw is engineered with high-powered, high-tech, low-maintenance features. With a 55.5cc engine and power of 3.76 bhp, it’s capable of handling the guide bar ranging from 16 to 20 inches. For those of you looking for a trusted brand as Husqvarna, this chainsaw can be the one to consider.

For example, the difference between the 455 Rancher and 455 e-series Rancher is that the latter has a toolless chain tensioner. That’s the only difference between the two saws and what we assume e-series means. However, if you have a 455 e-series Rancher that has regular bar nuts, that just means it was produced once this designation stopped meaning anything (my Husky 450 e-series is an example of this). 455R Specs And Features Engine Although it’s not best preferred by the arborists and professionals, it passes with all the flying colors for use in farms and rancher. And if you’re seeking something that’s a top-in-the-line professional chainsaw, the 550xp can be the perfect spot. Some other buying options also include Husqvarna oil and other chainsaw accessories like chaps, gloves, and visors. The 455 is always sold with a new bar and chain (when bought new). Husqvarna 455 Rancher Chainsaw The AIR PURGE system allows for an easy start by pre-priming the carburettor and thereby minimising the number of starting pulls required. They get dogged on and I think it’s a little unfair. It’s a dependable saw that can pull a 20″ bar. For every ten saws I service locally, 8 of them are 450 series saws and they’ve all been rode hard. The 550 XP is better in every way, but the 455 was a definite improvement over the 350 and it’s great at what it’s supposed to do.Went from a 20” bar to a 16” on my 455. Noticeable difference in performance. Don’t really need the longer bar if cutting 12 to 14″ rounds and the saw seems much peppier. The 455 Rancher comes with the power and ability to deal with high-powered and heavy-duty works. This is another model amongst the arsenal of the Husqvarna chainsaws for landowners or homeowners. About HusqvarnaBelieve it or not, Husqvarna did not start off by manufacturing any type of garden machinery at all. Instead they were established in 1689 as a weapons foundry supplying the Swedish Armed Forces. During the subsequent years, diverse and varied products have been produced, from sewing machines and cast iron kitchen equipment through to bicycles and motorbikes. It wasn't until 1959 that Husqvarna finally made its first chainsaws and engine-driven lawnmowers. The company's reputation for build quality and durability of product has never been in question. This is probably the reason for their line of professional petrol chainsaws being so popular with forestry workers across the globe.