Bought a Husky 455 18 inch. Very happy with the saw, started right up, plenty of power.
The chain on the other hand (H80-68) is not very aggressive, probably because they want it to be a low chance of kickback type chain. In this area it is fine, but in cutting speed it is not as good as an Oregon chain I bought to replace it.
CSD RESPONDS: You may be comparing two different styles of chain, since Oregon make all the bars & chains for Husqvarna.
March 07, 2012
Jeremy Pickens, SC
16.5 foot around with an 18 in bar
I cut a huge wedge then went inside that wedge and cut another then cut clear around the tree deep as the 18 in bar would go- still standing.
Now uneasy i go back to my wedge and slowly take more out.tree pops starts to come down.it pinched my bar. I made 3 attempts to free it as the tree came down, it was time to bail.
I moved out the way and my saw got crushed. These are great saws. I'm going to get me another one. Plenty of power with high rpm. Light weight, you cant beat them.
CSD RESPONDS: The Husqvarna Owner's Manuals contain great information on how to safely drop large trees, with even more pictures & video on their web site!
I cut a huge wedge then went inside that wedge and cut another then cut clear around the tree deep as the 18 in bar would go- still standing.
Now uneasy i go back to my wedge and slowly take more out.tree pops starts to come down.it pinched my bar. I made 3 attempts to free it as the tree came down, it was time to bail.
I moved out the way and my saw got crushed. These are great saws. I'm going to get me another one. Plenty of power with high rpm. Light weight, you cant beat them.
CSD RESPONDS: The Husqvarna Owner's Manuals contain great informat... more
February 16, 2012
Harley J. Silver City, NM
My huge tree
On our farm we had a very big mulberry tree we needed to cut down and into firewood. We had several smaller chain saws but I knew I needed a lot more of a saw.
I ordered and got the 455 Rancher with a 20 inch bar because I needed to longer bar just to be able to cut it down. I was really amazed at the ease of falling the tree and it really suprised me at the speed it cut and finished up the entire project in one afternoon.
I am telling all of my friends and relatives about Husqvarnas power and speed. I would recomend this saw to anyone who has wood to cut. Thanks
October 14, 2011
Shaun Woodard King George, VA
Knowledge for service tech
To Whom can help,
I contacted service rep. before ordering 18' Powersharp Starter kit, and was told it would fit my Husqvarna 455 (has 20' bar on it now). Service member told me it would work. Once I received kit tried to install and Chain adjustment pin to is to big does not fix hole in Powersharp bar. Need some help on where to go from here, replace, modify, or return?
To which I got the response, you sure can sent it back if you pay for shipping and read our return policy. Which says if you got free shipping we are going to take out of your refund. Oh and before you do that make sure you call us and make sure it is ok to return and get a Return Material Authorization.
Here is my problem with that I get that you don’t want returns, it cost time and money. I don’t want to return things either more of my time and money, that is why I asked the questions (research) I did before I purchased your product. I do not see how cost of shipping (both ways) becomes my problem when I asked your EXPERTS, as you call them, were wrong they need to do more research before asnwering a customers questions. I am sure this is a great product and it works great and with great results. So I find no problem with you product, or even return policy, just your customer service.
CSD RESPONDS: Thank you for taking the time to contact us- you are absolutely correct. We have already issued a call tag to have the PowerSharp kit picked up at our expense; we have updated our reference chart, and worked with our product experts to make sure they are aware of the updates.
As soon as we receive the PowerSharp Kit back at our warehouse we will be happy to refund your entire purchase price. Would you please contact us to update your phone number? It came up as disconnected when we tried to call.
Thank you for giving us a chance to make things right!
To Whom can help,
I contacted service rep. before ordering 18' Powersharp Starter kit, and was told it would fit my Husqvarna 455 (has 20' bar on it now). Service member told me it would work. Once I received kit tried to install and Chain adjustment pin to is to big does not fix hole in Powersharp bar. Need some help on where to go from here, replace, modify, or return?
To which I got the response, you sure can sent it back if you pay for shipping and read our return policy. Which says if you got free shipping we are going to take out of your refund. Oh and befo... more
December 26, 2010
Kenneth Jones Hot Springs, AR
The Top Saw
I use mine daily it has great power. Starts easy every time. Glad I made this choice.
If you're not going to use often then I would get the 16" bar- my son has it and it is as dependable. I have owned other saws from Craftsman to Poulan you get what you pay for, I will say that.
I always us Husqvarna oils in the saw and mix Stay-bil fuel mix in all fuels. With Ethanol in fuel its shelf life without Sta-bil is 30 days. Then it breaks down.
July 23, 2010
Phillip Petry Hedgesville, WV
Perfect chainsaw
I occasionally use it; I have a 20'' bar and a 38 chain on it.
I have cut up a lot of hard hickory with it- by far the best chainsaw I have ever used.
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