X-TORQ® ENGINE — MORE POWER, LESS FUEL
The 55.5 cm³ X-Torq engine delivers 3.5 hp with lower fuel consumption and reduced exhaust emissions. Torque stays high across a wide rpm range, so the saw pulls hard through big rounds without bogging.
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Husqvarna Rancher Series455 Rancher
455 Rancher
Chainsaw.
The legendary all-round saw. A 55.5 cc X-Torq engine, 20-inch bar and Smart Start® — built for landowners, firewood and storm cleanup.
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455 Rancher — 20 in bar
$499.00
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55.5 cc X-Torq engine, 20-inch bar and chain included, Smart Start® and LowVib® anti-vibration.
- 55.5 cc X-Torq® engine — 3.5 hp, lower fuel use
- 20-in bar · .325-in pitch · inertia chain brake
- Smart Start® and combined choke/stop control
- Air Injection™ — filter stays clean up to 97% longer
- LowVib® anti-vibration and side chain tensioner
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Product features
Built for hard work
SMART START® + COMBINED CHOKE/STOP
The starter cord resistance is reduced by up to 40%, and the combined choke/stop control sets the right start position automatically — no flooding, just pull and go, hot or cold.
AIR INJECTION™ CENTRIFUGAL CLEANING
A centrifugal air cleaning system removes up to 97% of dust and debris before it reaches the air filter. The filter stays cleaner for longer, the engine runs stronger, and service intervals stretch out.
LOWVIB® ANTI-VIBRATION
Effective dampeners between the engine and handles absorb vibration before it reaches your arms and hands — so you can buck a trailer of firewood and still feel your fingers afterwards.
Technical specs
Specifications
Key specs
- Engine
- 55.5 cm³ 2-stroke X-Torq®
- Power output
- 3.5 hp (2.6 kW)
- Bar length
- 20 in (recommended 13–20 in)
- Chain pitch / gauge
- .325 in / .050 in
- Weight
- 13.2 lbs (excl. cutting equipment)
- Chain speed at max power
- 66.6 ft/s
- Max power speed
- 9,000 rpm
- Starting
- Smart Start® + combined choke/stop
- Warranty
- Husqvarna limited homeowner warranty*
*Warranty term limited to years or hours used, whichever comes first. Specifications based on published information and subject to change without notice.
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Ownership details
More than a saw
Firewood season sorted
The 20-inch bar and 3.5 hp X-Torq engine buck large hardwood rounds all day — the classic one-saw answer for landowners.
Service in minutes
Snap-lock cylinder cover, quick-release air filter and side-mounted chain tensioner mean routine care needs almost no tools.
Safety built in
An inertia-activated chain brake stops the chain in a kickback, and the combined choke/stop prevents flooded hot restarts.
See it in action
The 455 Rancher on video
Unboxings, first cuts and long-term reviews — see the 455 Rancher at work before you buy.
Husqvarna 455 Rancher — Overview & First Cuts
Husqvarna USA · Official feature walkthrough
455 Rancher Review — The Firewood Saw
YouTube · Long-term owner review
How to Start & Maintain a Husqvarna Chainsaw
Husqvarna USA · Official care series: starting, chain, filter
Customer reviews
What owners say
4.8
312 verified owner reviews
97% would recommend
5 star83%
4 star11%
3 star4%
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Mark D.
Boise, ID · Aug 2025
Verified owner
The firewood king
I cut 8 cords a year and the 455 Rancher has never let me down. The 20-inch bar goes through 18-inch oak like butter, and Smart Start means it fires on the second pull every time.
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Dale R.
Verified owner · Jul 2025
Verified owner
Runs cooler and longer
Air Injection really works — the filter stays clean through a full day of cutting. The X-Torq engine sips fuel compared to my old saw.
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Chris W.
Duluth, MN · Jul 2025
Verified owner
Felled 12 storm-damaged pines
Bought it after a storm took down a dozen trees. The felling marks and inertia brake gave me confidence, and 3.5 hp handled every trunk I pointed it at.
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Terry B.
Asheville, NC · Jun 2025
Verified owner
Easy on the arms
LowVib makes a real difference on long days. My hands aren't numb after bucking a full trailer of logs. Side chain tensioner is quick with gloves on.
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Sam K.
Verified owner · Jun 2025
Verified owner
Heavier than my 50cc, worth it
At 13 pounds it's not a climbing saw, but for ground work and firewood the extra power is exactly what I wanted. Starts hot or cold without fuss.
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Ray P.
Eugene, OR · May 2025
Verified owner
Ten seasons and counting
This is my second Rancher — the first lasted a decade of hard use. Snap-lock cover and quick-release filter make the routine maintenance a two-minute job.
Verified
Cold-weather starter
Started at 20°F after sitting all week. The combined choke/stop control makes cold starts foolproof.
Joe F. · Traverse City, MI · May 2025
Verified
Handles my whole property
Five wooded acres — storm cleanup, firewood, trail clearing. One saw does it all.
Ann L. · Verified owner · Apr 2025
Verified
Great power-to-price
Researched every 55cc saw on the market. Nothing touches the Rancher at this price.
Pete H. · Flagstaff, AZ · Apr 2025
Verified
Buy the good chain oil
Saw is flawless. Only tip: don't cheap out on bar oil and keep the rakers filed — it rewards basic care.
Gus M. · Verified owner · Mar 2025
Verified
Second winter of hard use
Bucked roughly 15 cords so far. Air filter still looks new thanks to Air Injection.
Ned S. · Helena, MT · Mar 2025
Verified
My first 'real' chainsaw
Moved up from an electric. The power difference is night and day, and the anti-vibration keeps it comfortable.
Kim T. · Verified owner · Feb 2025
Verified
Storm cleanup machine
Cleared three driveways of downed maples after the ice storm. Never bogged down, never stalled.
Lou G. · Bangor, ME · Feb 2025
Verified
Rancher name fits
This is the saw you keep behind the truck seat. Fence posts, firewood, downed limbs — always ready.
Wes C. · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Jan 2025
Verified
Dealer support is great
Ordered online, arrived fast. Local Husqvarna dealer set the chain tension and walked me through first start free of charge.
Hal V. · Verified owner · Jan 2025