New Husqvarna 465 Rancher

[BGE541]

You can pull up the site here: Look at the manuals and check out the IPL's... please look at it and give me feedback on design, thoughts etc... Pretty cool its like a bad ass rancher lol

http://www.husqvarna.com/us/products/chainsaws/465-rancher/966762720/

 

[smokey7]

Is the 460 & 465 clams hell saws or pro split case style or a riser/clamshell plastic case like a 350? My dealer told me the new 460s were a pro stumble like the 359.

 

[BGE541]

Is the 460 & 465 clams hell saws or pro split case style or a riser/clamshell plastic case like a 350? My dealer told me the new 460s were a pro stumble like the 359.

No all 4xx saws are like the 340/345 where the cyl bolts through the case.aybe look at the IPL and see if they changed...

 

[smokey7]

I'm not that smart to find a ipl for saws so easily. That's a pretty large clam.

 

[BGE541]

I'm not that smart to find a ipl for saws so easily. That's a pretty large clam.

You betcha... I just Google's Husqvarna IPL and on their site you can look under the models and old models and they're is a spot that says IPL for 465R etc

 

[LegDeLimber]

The 455 & 460 are clams.
Baileys has a replacement (one size fits all) for both models.
http://www.baileysonline.com/Chains...m-for-455-460-Rancher-Chainsaws-537320501.axd

I have a 450 rancher (the story is in that looong pp5020 thread).
http://www.arboristsite.com/communi...ulan-pro-5020-to-see-what-there-about.192321/
As luck would have it, I can't just plunk a 460 top end down in the 450 saddle. (wahh)
And with that said, I'll try not to cause further derailment
from the New 465 rancher.

 

[wrx-snowdrift]

Without starting a Stihl vs Husky debate (which will likely happen anyways because that's basically what I'm asking), how do you guys think the 465 will stack up against the MS391? I'm looking at getting a 60-70cc saw for firewood. Cutting mainly Green Ash but possibly some oak too. Looking at the specs they seem to be very comparable on paper but I think I'm leaning towards the 465 because of the AT and it has a slightly lower price.

 

[J. Talley]

The 391 specs are 4.4bhp and 14.1lbs about the same really. Pick which one you like.

 

[SawTroll]

I saw the 465 floating around on facebook it's not listed on the power site but I found a part number for a 465 20 3/8 .050 saw and I needed a extra hand held to get free shipping so i ordered a 465 will have more info Monday when it gets in and i will post pics

The model was announced on some markets already for 2012, but it didn't actually appear on any market (that I know of) before now in 2016.

 

[SawTroll]

The 391 specs are 4.4bhp and 14.1lbs about the same really. Pick which one you like.

The goal with the 465R may well be to "steal" sales from the MS391 (and 311) - but it may well steal sales from other saws as well...

 

[GrassGuerilla]

Ordered a 465 yesterday... Dealer didn't even know about it til he looked on the site and called his rep. Rated at 4.29 or 4.39 HP...

Anxious to hear your thoughts. How's it stack up the the 60cc Echo?

 

[Big Block]

 

[Vtrombly]

Spike 60 reviewed one

 

[BGE541]

Hasn't come in yet... not sure what's going on but if there is a hold up I think I'll be ok

 

[SawTroll]

Anxious to hear your thoughts. How's it stack up the the 60cc Echo?

I am fairly sure it will "steal" some sales from those as well.

It looks like it has more power than any of them but the 620 - but I assume that the fact that it is a plastic cased clamshell will keep a few buyers away. There is of course a lot more to it as well, like ergonomy/feel - and it obviously depends on who the buyer is.

Note that the 4.29 hp is hp(i), as the kW number is 3.2.

 

[GrassGuerilla]

I am fairly sure it will "steal" some sales from those as well.

It looks like it has more power than any of them but the 620 - but I assume that the fact that it is a plastic cased clamshell will keep a few buyers away. There is of course a lot more to it as well, like ergonomy/feel - and it obviously depends on who the buyer is.

Assuming equal performance, I think you and I know what the other would buy eh?

 

[svk]

If I didn't have too many saws already I would buy a 465 just to see how it cut once broken in.

If anyone is serious about this model give Spike60 a call. His price is significantly better than retail.

 

[J. Talley]

I just checked the specs on the 365xt it comes in at 14.1# and 4.9hp. This ranchers specs are pretty decent really.

 

[SawTroll]

I just checked the specs on the 365xt it comes in at 14.1# and 4.9hp. This ranchers specs are pretty decent really.

There are signs they did a better job than what usually is done with the design of plastic cased clamshell saws - time will tell more about it (either way).

My guess is that they will sell a lot of them in the US .

 

[SawTroll]

Assuming equal performance, I think you and I know what the other would buy eh?

I would urge a prospective buyer to check the ergonomics and handling before deciding. It isn't carved in stone what is the best option in the class on a limited budget (but it likely still says 555 on it).