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Husqvarna 455 20 in 55 5cc 2 Cycle Gas Chainsaw
Last Updated: January 29, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.3
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/10
Total Reviews
350
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151
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Hair
22cuts, cut, trees, like butter, wood
+91%
-9%
" ... great saw,good price, saw works really nice cutting up large trees ... "
" ... Cuts like butter! ... "
" ... Cut a lot of big oak trees no problem saw ran perfect. ... "
" ... Cuts like a beast. ... I cut a lot of wood. ... "
" ... Great for cutting wood for the winter. ... "
" ... BUY IT AND GO CUTTING SOME TREES. ... "
" ... blade, oil, etc . ... "
" ... It is very easy to start and cuts through hard wood easily. ... "
Product Reliability
14years, stihl, chain, 455, update
+57%
-43%
" ... Been using it for 4-5 weeks now. ... "
" ... If I can I will update this review in a couple years or so. ... "
" ... Starts right up every time. ... "
" ... Got this saw last week . ... replaced my useless Stihl . ... started after 2 pulls and has every time since. ... "
" ... Having owned mine for two years I can now access it's qualities. ... "
" ... Well see how it handles being beat on over the next few months. ... UPDATE 9/25/18: No problems to date. ... "
" ... After adding the fluids and checking the chain, this saw started right up and kept going. ... "
" ... This saw under the Rancher 455 product line has been in production for ten years. ... About once a year they come up with upgrades to the product line under the Rancher 455 designation. ... "
Ease of Use
9start, starts, saw, chain, wood
+100%
" ... Nice chainsaw that starts fast and easy. ... "
" ... power, easy start, this is a great chain saw! ... "
" ... It is very easy to start and cuts through hard wood easily. ... "
" ... Everything on the saw seems to function as it should, the oiler at the medium setting seems perfect, the chain tensioner is easy to use and works good. ... "
" ... Starts every time and easy to use. ... "
" ... Starts easy as well. ... "
" ... I bought my first one in 2011 and it is still as reliable and easy to start as the first day I used it. ... "
Overall performance
8started, running, far, easy, cuts
+100%
" ... Nice chainsaw that starts fast and easy. ... "
" ... does an excellent job. ... "
" ... This thing gets the job done. ... "
" ... Works great so far. ... "
" ... Idles smoothly, and cuts very well. ... "
" ... I let it run at lower speeds and revved it enough to spin the chain to spread and fully lube the chain for about five minutes then started cutting wood keeping the revs down to break it in. ... "
" ... Does a great job ... "
Price
7price, worth, great price, best, would
+86%
-14%
" ... This thing is a great saw for the price. ... "
" ... Best saw I have ever owned .Well worth the price. ... "
" ... This saw exceeded all expectations. ... "
Delivery
7shipping, arrived
+100%
" ... Arrived promptly and works great. ... "
" ... This saw starts very easily right out of the box. ... "
" ... It was shipped fast and was easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Fast 2-day shipping through PRIME ... "
" ... Fast shipping with bonus extras . ... "
Cleaning
7oil, good, cover, trees, remove
+86%
-14%
" ... Had been using a 440 to clear debris after the hurricane and while it is a good saw, it just doesn't have the reach, weight, or torque of the 455. ... "
" ... He loves the saw and uses it to clean up the land he owns. ... "
" ... I took the cover off and simply cleaned out the mud then I spun the chain a few times and the saw was good to go. ... Easy and efficient to remove cover and remove clogged wood chips etc. ... "
" ... Purchased this chainsaw to do Post-Irma clean-up of numerous large trees that I lost around the yard. ... "
" ... I cleaned up a large, 80 ft maple that came down in my yard and three more trees at my neighbors. ... "
" ... He poured out the gas oil mix and filled it again in hopes that he would work and he could finish the job. ... "
Power Consumption
6saws, lots of power, heavy
+100%
" ... There is ample power. ... "
" ... Good power for general use . ... "
" ... they are not too heavy like my larger saws but have plenty of power. ... "
" ... So much power and definitely a professional grade machine. ... "
Build Quality
6saw, tension, husqvarna, cover
+33%
-67%
" ... It was oiled and working smoothly when all of a sudden the bar cover just came off and the chain sprung off from the bar damaging the chain (the teeth going into the bar, I couldn't fit it back on) and damaging part of the saw housing. ... "
" ... Manipulating the chain break was ineffective. ... "
" ... Then the round spring in the housing cover bent and now i cannot put housing back on because the chain will not spin once its replaced. ... "
" ... Purchased this chain saw for my husband because the other same model Husqvarna broke. ... "
Setup
4fast, chainsaw, assembly
+75%
-25%
" ... It was shipped fast and was easy to assemble. ... "
" ... This one started right after assembly and servicing. ... "
As Gift
4christmas, purchased, loves, already
+100%
" ... I purchased this for my dad for Christmas and have used it with him a few times already. ... "
" ... Got as Christmas gift! ... "
" ... Gift for my husband - works great! ... "
" ... My man LOVES this gift~ ... "
Returns
4stuck, stihl, saw, may, dealer
+25%
-75%
" ... Cannot be returned to amazon as it has been fueled up now. ... I am stuck trying to find a dealer to repair a brand new saw. ... "
" ... You just never know what you will get and it is a frustrating experience getting and returning parts that may fit one of the many versions but not your version. ... "
" ... To add insult to injury this piece of junk from Sweden cannot be returned. ... "
Fit
4saw, husqvarna, buy, like, cover
+75%
-25%
" ... I like Husqvarna in general and I like this saw, I hope it holds up well over time. ... "
" ... I rarely have to tighten the chain as it seems to stay taut better than my old Poulan saw. ... "
" ... Great chain - holds its edge. ... "
For Running
3day, running
+100%
" ... Comes pre-assembled and chain tightened to specifications for first run. ... "
" ... Guys who run saws all day would probably slap me if they saw the abuse I've put this thing through. ... "
Marketplace
3sending, repair, fast, cpo, amazon
+67%
-33%
" ... Now in a loop wth Amazon sending me to CPO OULETS (3rd party seller) and CPO sending me to Husqvarna. ... "
" ... Fast 2-day shipping through PRIME ... "
Size
3saw, perfect, get, chainsaw
+100%
" ... It's fairly heavy, but that's standard with a larger chainsaw. ... "
" ... Good weight balance. ... "
" ... I use them for disaster relief and they are the perfect size. ... "
Comfort
3size, saw, perfect, buy
+100%
" ... I rarely have to tighten the chain as it seems to stay taut better than my old Poulan saw. ... "
" ... Other than adjusting the chain tension (expect this with a new chain) didnt have a single hiccup. ... "
" ... I use them for disaster relief and they are the perfect size. ... "
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