HUSQVARNA 460 Rancher Chainsaw Review
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460 Rancher Felling - The 460 Rancher is a great bang-for-buck chainsaw for an experienced, but non-pro user. If you make your living as an arborist, or cut every day, you will be looking at the Xp models. Our Husqvarna 460 Rancher was ordered with a 20" bar and on a 60cc saw is just about perfect, though the saw will cut like crazy with an 18" bar and chain. Husqvarna recommends the max bar and chain size to be 24", but choose your chain wisely as that could be a lot of teeth to pull, pending the wood you are cutting.
If you order a 20" bar, note that the factory oiler setting is 2 of 3 and will not be sufficient. Turn it up to 3 of three for the proper oil for that sized bar.
Starting the 460 Rancher was impressive! The saw starts on 2nd pull cold or 1st pull hot consistently. These easy starts are even consistent in all kinds of weather, including when the saw is covered in snow. The compression release is appreciated toward end of day but we found the recoil start easy enough that many times we did not use it when the chainsaw was warm. This chainsaw is relatively light and has a good "Husqy" feel to it.
Power wise, the Rancher 460 is not a pro saw, but we used it for felling mostly Elm and Oak, averaging 17" diameter. We also used this saw for bucking the felled trees and it performed flawlessly with ample power. The 60cc motor will "torque up" in your hands when revving.
460 Rancher Features
Side-mounted chain tensioner for easy access
20-Inch Bar
Quick release air filter to facilitate cleaning and replacement of air filter
Forged 3-piece crankshaft for maximum durability for the toughest applications
CARB Compliant
460 Rancher Suggestions
Please be sure to read the instruction manual before you assemble your new chainsaw. The manual clearly says to be sure the chain break is off before removing the clutch cover to install the chain. This should be a given for an experienced use, but if you don't there is a chance a dealer will have to put the cover back on.
Another word of caution and something we preach about all the time. These new saws require premium gas, 91 octane or higher. Also, using gas with more than 10% ethanol well cause them to run too lean and over heat and burn up the pistons. You must also use high performance 2 stroke oil (the stuff you use in your outboard will not cut it). Use Husky XP oil or purchase your fuel and oil already pre-mixed.
Overall
While there are some words of wisdom in this review, the fact is the Husqvarna Rancher 460 is an excellent saw. These words of wisdom should be communicated to any saw buyer as our fuel and CARB (EPA) requirements keep changing and ethanol is not good for any small engine. There is no doubt that with care and proper maintenance, the Rancher 460 will be a saw that will be handed down to the next generation. Great build quality in addition to top notch features keep Husqvarna at the top of the pack.
Engine Specifications
Cylinder displacement
60.3 cm³
Cylinder displacement
3.68 cu.inch
Power output
3.62 hp
Maximum power speed
9000 rpm
Fuel tank volume
0.9 US pint
Idling speed
2700 rpm
Spark plug
Champion RCJ7Y, NGK BPMR7A
Electrode gap
0.02 in
Torque, max.
3.4 Nm
Fuel consumption
437 g/kWh
Recommended Chain Specifications
Recommended bar length, max
24 in
Recommended bar length, min
13 in
Chain pitch
3/8"
Chain speed at max power
65.62 fts
Chain speed at 133% of maximum engine power speed
87.27 fts
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Great video. Thanxx for not being another guy who likes to hear himself talk. Straight and to the point.
I got this saw online came with a 24" bar. I also bought a 20" Husky bar and chain combo. This saw was a little bit sluggish when it was new. I had to fine tune the fuel and air mixture for idle speed and high speed. It has so much power to take down a 70 ft 24" diameter tree in a few minutes. No problem and a lot of power for its 24" bar. Slow and powerful engine. It is heavy but it is well balanced and more safer than a small saw.
all around best saw you can buy off the shelf in a box hands down
I agree, I love mine.
got the 455 rancher. Had it for the last 5 years and it has been perfect. cut 2 1/2 cord in 3 hours of big 24 inch butt cuts from a slash pile and it never hesitated. got about 10 cord that way in three weeks.
They are a good saw, I personally have one, however a key important safety factor was missed upon mentioning the starting procedure. 1. Pull choke, 2. Two to Three pushes on the purge bulb, 3. Depress the Decompression valve, (the missed ones) 4. Engage chain brake forward, 5. Pull starter till saw tries to start, 6. Push choke back in to set fast idle, 7. Pull starter again, saw fires up. 8. Quickly press and release the throttle trigger to set normal idle.
Great video. I Just got my 460 today and cut 3 cords ready to split. Great chainsaw
We have used and abused that saw and it is still going strong.
Upgraded from a small echo saw which wouldn't start after using it twice. It did the same thing again after getting a new power head under warranty. Like the bigger bar and more power, much more flexible saw.
Picked this baby up today!
I’m excited to break it in
Enjoy! Its a nice saw!
I was cutting 26'' diameter ash today with my new Rancher 460, has 24'' bar and i run my saw's 32:1 with pure Syn oil and 93 octane. I was very happy with its performance as it didn't bog down nor lose power while working, I ran 2 tanks of fuel and had to call it a day, I planned on returning the saw if it couldn't handle the logs but i'm impressed with my purchase.
What kind of synthetic oil should I use?
probably synthetic
I just bought the same saw love it. Waiting to buy a 20 inch bar
Love my 460. Great breakdown guys.
good point i just use mine for logging once in awhile and firewood
Ive had my 455 rancher since 2010 it will start after setting for months runs every time doesnt matter ive used it for milling and for cutting a bunch of firewood
Nice video guys. It looks like a nice unit. I like the 20 inch bar with the option to go to 24.
Left a high enough stump and I like that back cut LOL
Nice saw my father just bought one yesterday.
When you say it's not an everyday saw, what does that mean?? No, I wouldn't use it everyday but when I do, it's for several hours and it needs to stay running. I've read reviews where these saws come out of the box broken. The plastic on the clutch melting and the brake being stuck. I also read and witnessed a saw the ran for a little while then just quit and wouldn't start again. What's up with that?
This is not a pro level saw. Out of the box, this saw should be great, no excuse for anything less
Ive got a firewood business and use one practically everyday. Ive probably got over 40 used chains some of which have been sharpened more than twice . Saw still runs perfect , starts first pull after warmed up and has countless hrs on it . Use 24 and 20 inch bars on it depending on what i need . Other than wearing out a sprocket , minor standard maintenance is all has ever been done .
Got one and I absolutely love it!!!!!
You just got into the cc range for milling lumber. Sweet saw.
We like it. Thank you for your support!
I just purchased this saw last week from Canadian Tire. It came with a 24 inch bar. I would like to downsize the bar and loose some weight. Could i drop this down to an 18 inch bar?
Yes, no issue.
Can I use his saw in felling trees 🌲? I need a powerful saw
I would like to buy a 562xp but is much more expensive 😬
Thanks 🙏
Yeah I’ll get me one of those, thanks.
Hopefully someday you'll review Husqvarna's 36 volt tool line.
We will! Just a matter of sizing the saw to the projects we have going.
WorkshopAddict, can you please tell me what I need to know to get a 20" bar for my 460? it came with the 24" and I want to go smaller. thanks
2010V6RAV4 you can go to your husky dealer and ask for a 20" bar and chain. They will ask you what type of chain you will want, be it safe, aggressive or...... The new X-cut is a cool chain. It is simple! You can even use a different brand bar and chain if you want.
WorkshopAddict thanks!
What chain did you upgrade to?
Nice review guys!
Thanks Donny
If you USE it 3yrs 2sprokets,24 inch bar sprocket junk first year lots of Chains stretch right out of adjustment oil pump shot,Cuts fast Sure, Quality No Could be Better,working with the 455 Now let you Know
great review
We’ll put fellas good review
I can't find my idle screw, put my screwdriver down the whole can't feel a screw, can't see a screw, took the cover off used flashlight and magnifier still can't see anything resembling a screw. I can adjust a little through the H/L adjustment, but Warranty service reps blow me off since I bough my 460 Rancher online. They only want to deal with their regular customers.
good saw gas tank to small
Most non-pro saws fuel tanks are too small. The ONLY good thing about the small fuel tank is that most times it will be close to empty after using it and it is easy to drain. LOL
Best
Echo cs-590 Timberwolve will out cut it. Its a 59.8cc saw with a 20 inch bar
If you want a better chain get a Stihl skip tooth can't beat Stihl chains
Husqy also has the X-Cut chain.... Both are very good!
Get a 555 much better saw
does the saw have a single negative? lol