#40 Stihl MS362 vs Husqvarna 455 Rancher

Testing out the difference between a pro series chainsaw in the Stihl MS362 vs the consumer series Husqvarna 455 rancher
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[@sondon7103]

I was running this saw for about 2 hours at about a 30-50% duty cycle kzbin.infoUgkxfQm1wmg0ItKDLavxj1nXtQY9HP7EF504 and it did a great job. I used the lever for the built in sharpener to clear chip buildup out more than to actually sharpen the chain. It managed to cut some hardwood stumps much larger than it's size without bothering the neighbors with hours of 2 stroke noise.

[@angelicadelvalle134]

*Coming up on having had this saw for a year....am a casual user and bought it to cut up sections for bowl blanks. Easy to start, **Bestfor.Garden** also recommend even after storage for a couple of months. Simple chain tension adjustment. Just cut up some 20" Osage Orange, including ripping bolts in half (at an angle). Like butter!*

[@TheFiremanJoe]

I love my 455 Rancher! Never had any problems, and eats everything I throw at it!

[@daviddedick14]

Me too!

[@austinmarcum8108]

I love the 455s and even the old 55s. I run a firewood business and normally sell around 100 loads every winter. I ran a 455 for a year or so then I quit doing firewood so I sold it and I've missed it ever since. So today I bought one with a bad oil pump for $50 so needless to say I'm keeping this one lol

[@Akyle84]

Mine was so hungry it ate the main bearings hahaha I have no idea I bought a basket case and don’t have the history

[@carlostrujillo3854]

Just picked up a 455, wish I would of had it a day sooner had a full day of cutting down 3 big 50+ year old mesquite trees between my dad and 2 friends all running chainsaws..but we were just working with small chainsaws so made work harder than it should of been and splitting wood with a 5lb axe all day wore me out definitely felt it the next day..so my pops and I invested in some better work equipment..I picked up the 455 rancher and he got the 1 right under it not shure on the model..we have some more work cut out for us this weekend, excited 2 see how she runs.

[@bobbyhempel1513]

​@@Akyle84 lube matters.

[@dannysteel8365]

Considering the big price difference for the Stihl, and few seconds difference in time to cut, I would definitely chose the Husqvarna. If you stepped up a bit the Husqvarna 460 Rancher, the time to cut would likely be equal, and still a lot less money than what the Stihl costs. I think they are both great saws, but the price difference is huge, and the Stihl is not that much better. Nice video though. Thanks.

[@MemphisMojo15s]

My 460 cuts like a pro saw. I paid $520 after taxes for mine. That was 3 years ago and I use my saw at work because we cut big stuff on occasion, and our Stihl 290, while an excellent saw but too heavy for the lack of power, doesn't always get the job done in a timely manner. I love my 460. I'm actually considering buying another one, or a 465, so I can keep 2 powerful saws ready and keep a 20" bar on one and a 24" on the other.

[@claysmith6636]

I have a 460 rancher & would definitely buy a pro series saw over it anyway, it gets hot and slows down after multiple cuts, Recently purchased a Stihl ms 462....... Its awesome

[@EddieLindsay681]

Danny the Husqvarna works yes and may cut faster in some situations but the stihl is built better in every way and not a pile of plastic and if and when the stihl wears out it is easily rebuildable unlike the Husqvarna that designed to be a 1 and done disposable saw.

[@dannyhullihen966]

@@EddieLindsay681 Perhaps that might be true among some of the china imports? However, such is definitely NOT the case with Husqvarna. They are totally rebuildable, and parts are easily available if needed. Definitely not a "one and done" saw. The same applies to many other Husqvarna products. I have had a couple of mine for well over 10 years now. Never a problem with either of them. Perhaps not a "pro saw"" but they get the job done. To each their own I guess ...

[@Gwalker0220]

Agree. Huskey builds a much better saw. My 455 Ive ran for years and it still cuts a hundred cord a year and out cuts my stihl 362 all day... plus the fact the stihl is always hard starting. Huskey always been two pulls... 30 below three pulls...

[@Bltrommer]

Unfair comparison...the Husky’s bar is upside down 😉😋

[@ColonelBummleigh]

Must be an Australian model 455 Rancher.

[@nacjammer]

I noticed it too

[@ryanbrade128]

It’s wise to flip the bar every so often to avoid excessive wear and tear, I know these videos are cool and what not, but a real test would be in dry Texas post oak or mesquite, because when those hardwoods get dry it’s like cutting concrete

[@green-zone36]

He needs to turn the bar up right and try again. Plus, he needs to keep the rpms up. If he is not pushing the saw he needs to hold up a little. If the chain stops in the cut, it is not cutting. If the chain stops in the cut, opperator error.

[@isetbudsonfire]

You’re supposed to flip your bar every time you put on a new chain

[@floriceeel]

9 seconds and a lot of extra years of service.That's what a pro saw offers.

[@WoodsTreeFarm]

excellent comparison. I just bought a 455 Rancher, and am impressed so far.

[@HometownAcres]

I’m really happy with mine. It cuts plenty fast for me as long as you keep the chain sharp. I think $800 for a chainsaw is a bit excessive haha

[@josephcrookes193]

I've owned my rancher for nearly 8 years. Love it and looked after, it's an old faithful!!

[@coreyfrasnelly7364]

Those 362’s scream I’ve actually cut timber with one and they will hold there own with the ms441 lol subscribed !!!!

[@nelsonstree436]

The 362 has the anti vibration springs also very nice for long days cutting. I have even put a 32" bar on the 362 to fell a big tree and it handled it well.

[@Akkillies]

It was nice to see a comparison between Stihl and Husky that wasn't made by a fanboy for a change. I have a 362 and I payed the extra mostly for the fact that it was magnesium instead of plastic, I know it probably doesn't make a lot of difference but still.

[@dorengarcia7925]

Right now the Stihl is over $800 while the Rancher is $500 even. Hardly comparable.

[@fergusonto-2032]

Im a stihl man but I just bought a used Husqvarna 455 Rancher , I got a good deal , I think , the man started it , started right up , $200 , so we’ll see , this is my first Husqvarna

[@cristianmorar5558]

Unfair comparison

[@rockymountainman7]

By the time you get the Stihl going the Husqvarna has a whole bunch of cuts done

[@richardbadish6990]

Typical firewood specialist! Every stihl I've ran. Has always been no matter how cold or hot... full choke 2 pulls sputters, half choke one pull starts up with high idle pop chain brake off and let it high idle just a second or two. And it will not stop until u run out of fuel! And before you say something stupid. I have been a line clearance Arborist for over 8yrs! Used a lot of saws, mostly stihl 361/362 and 200T/201tc even the 192/194 top handles. I've ran echo ground saws and trim saws I've ran Husqvarna ground saws. I haven't used the Husqvarna trim saws much. But I've done them all enough to tell you. Coming from someone who ran a saw virtually all day 8-10hrs a day. I've come across very very lil problems with any of my stihl saws. That wasn't the fault of a new groundsmen. So your lil statement couldn't be any further from the truth! Especially with their stupid primer bulb and cheap flimsy ass choke selectors! The only people who say shit like you just did, are people who can't afford a Stihl pro saw!😂

[@rockymountainman7]

@@richardbadish6990 I bought my saw in 1991. It has done a lot of work and hasn't skipped a beat. The only things not original are the bar and sparkplug and i went trough some chains. You can call it all you want. I call it extremely good value.

[@mihadani1383]

What is this comparation? Stihl ms 362=4.8 HP. Husqvarna 455=3.5 HP. I'ts very big diference. Compare please sthil ms 362 with husqvarna 562 XP. Let see what hapend after this comparation. Husqvarna 562 xp=4.8 HP. Stihl ms 362=4.8 HP.

[@HometownAcres]

It wasn’t a Stihl Husqvarna comparison. It was a pro saw vs farm/ranch saw comparison. Showing why one saw is $350 more expensive than the other. Demonstrating what that price difference gets you

[@wittsend1961]

I've been using a 55 Rancher for 16 years... Just bought the 362 cm with a 25 inch bar and absolutely love it...Been taking down white oaks 21-23 inches wide at the 4ft mark...This saw makes bucking a pleasure

[@explorepikespeak]

When you say Stihl has a magnesium crankcase and the Husq a plastic one, that says a whole lot. Why would I want plastic over metal?

[@craftyha]

I use my 455 all the time. 9 sec difference? Husky parts are easier to get.

[@g.d.7629]

Yeah heck 362 is about 4.6Hp 455 rancher is 5CCs smaller and not a pro saw. But lots of guys swear by them!! And about 3.5 ish Hp so totally unfair. It's like Buckhorn beer vs Bud lite.

[@HometownAcres]

Yep. Just trying to show what the extra $300 gets you. Some people may need the increased power, others may not

[@harborcbs]

If you use saws for a living or use them fairly often you will find out the difference between the two saws. Also why the extra $300 is money well spent. It's not about how fast a saw cuts, but about how reliable and trustworthy the saw is.

[@waynetaylor420]

I agree. Longevity is key

[@Orefamilylawncare]

Funny from day one my ms362c has been unreliable garbage!!!!

[@puddintame7794]

I have a Husky 272 XP and have had it for decades. I used to log white pine with it. Still runs great to this day... But I am not cutting white pine anymore I am cutting cedar. All I need is a 16" bar, low maintenance and longevity. So I am stepping way down on HP for a lighter saw. I wonder if I should stick with Husky 440 or go with Stihl 190? What do you think?

[@harborcbs]

@@puddintame7794 I'm not sure about the 190 but I do have a 170 and 180 and can't recommend them except for really light duty work. If you've used and like the 440 go for it. My 170 /180's slobber all over from the muffler. Carbs are not adjustable, not sure about 190 series. Good luck!

[@candidomuniz9540]

​@@OrefamilylawncareI agree, my stihl 362 has been horrible since I first bought it.

[@chrisbittman5634]

That 455 rancher sounds like it needs little carb adjustment the saw sound flat ..

[@GP9railfan]

I was gonna say, my 455 would be done cutting that small log 10-15 seconds sooner.

[@california8118]

I kinda thought he may have been pushing down a little too hard

[@mrglock2313]

The husky 460 would have also been more of a fair fight

[@scottmcdade753]

I owned 2 Stihl saws. An MS250 and an MS360. I cut coastal oak, eucalyptus, pine and manzanita in foothills of San Diego. Loved those saws. They were stolen from me in Texas on my move to Florida. I now own a Husq. 450 and a 455. These 2 saws start a lot faster, 2 pulls choke and 2 pulls off. Like clock work. They have fallen and bucked at least 60 trees, magnolia, oak and southern yellow pine, after Hurricane Michael. The 455 has, by far, stronger torque than the 450 but really gets heavy near the end of the day. Both the Stihls and Husq. got the job done but make sure high throttle diesels on the Stihls or you'll cook the piston and jugs.

[@jeffreyharrington5057]

Why didn't u compare something closer in cc's like the 460 rancher? I feel this is a very biased and trying to make Stihl look better they're both great saws I used to big on Stihl until I started trying Husky's I love how smooth Husky's are and I love how easy they start up 1- 2 pulls and they have good low end torque for when u are deep into a cut. Everyone has there preferences but as I get older I like running a smoother easier starting saw

[@mrat455]

A fair compare is a 562XP. That Husky is a homeowner saw. My 555 will run with that 362.

[@IbanezGuitarz87]

Husqvarna for sure, not much difference, but a huge difference in price!

[@Mallard5plus1Farmhouse]

That's as good as test as you can get! I'm a cheapskate so I would probably go with the Husqvarna

[@HometownAcres]

Lol clearly I am too

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

I'll c'mon up there wit my 18" Ryobi 2 cycle and we'll get through one cut in a min.45secs.!!! The tools makes such a difference. CJ would just rip those logs in half with his bare hands!! Hope all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!

[@g.d.7629]

We know!!

[@steenfraosterbro3268]

I have the Stihl 661.... I do however use my battery Milwaukee 18V ALL the time. Light, no start up, no fumes. All depends on the job I guess. Great video for the people that pay attention and understands the premisses. Many seems not to.

[@j.f.outdoors8460]

I have the stihl 362 and love it, I have run 2 different 455 ranchers and they are very nice saws too. Great job with this video.

[@HometownAcres]

Yep. Definitely 2 different buyers for each of these saws. They are very different saws with very different prices. I really enjoyed running my neighbors. Thanks for commenting

[@JPLawnsMore]

Just a suggestion. Loosen the chain when buckin and keep the rpm’s screaming. In my opinion you were “pushin” both those saws. The chips were dust. Just let the saw pull itself through the wood. But top notch editing brother! Great video!

[@HometownAcres]

Thanks a lot. Yeah when I was editing I saw I was pushing the saw too hard. Should have just let them do their thing with brand new chains on. No need to push with sharp chains. Thanks for the comment

[@tgsgardenmaintenance4627]

Waiting to pick up a 455, it should fit my requirements perfectly!

[@AustralianImage]

I don't know why this video popped up, but in Australia, Stihl vs Husqvarna is like Landcruiser vs Patrol or Holden (GM) vs Ford, the one you own is always better. I've owned a Husqvarna 450e for around 15 years and it's done an awful lot of work and still runs like new, starts on the second pull just about every time. I just finished cutting up a 100'+ Messmate gum and half of it's big brother that were between 15"-24" diameter and it didn't break a sweat (I did). Stihl can often dominate the market in certain areas because Stihl buys out dealers or gives them offers to discontinue other brand sales. Husqvarna professional saws would have to be as good as any Stihl equivalent.

[@HometownAcres]

Yeah I think if I were to upgrade it would be to a more powerful Husqvarna. I’ve been very happy with the saw I have

[@DT-ge8gd]

That Husky sounds very tired... not peak revving at all !! Something's off with it. A true comp would be a brand new version of each if it's these two you are comparing.

[@cody28h]

If you ever get the chance try a Husqvarna 562 Xp I think you’ll like it

[@HometownAcres]

Yeah I looked them up. I think that would be the comparable saw to the Stihl 362. Only $700 instead of $780 for the Stihl so better value in my opinion

[@g.d.7629]

Yes a 562xp or jonsered 2260

[@g.d.7629]

Also dolmar/Makita 6100

[@nagyoknagyok9243]

Only Stihl! 👌😘

[@KarlPoorbaugh]

Stihl Cult propaganda. Trying to put the $$$ difference on build. Why not put the 455 against a 290, or the 362 against a 562xp? This is like comparing a Chevy Impala to a Hellcat while telling us how similar they are.

[@gregkeener911]

Just bought a husqvarna factory reconditioned 455 for $300. You can tell it was used but it works great!! I just cut up a maple that’s 26” diameter and a sycamore 38” diameter.

[@raptordan6851]

Should of put it against the 562xp

[@happycamper6352]

I have used a Stihl 362CMQ for several years now. It cuts anything you need to cut so long as you don't hit too much hardware. I hated parting with the money for the M-Tronic carb and Quickstop right hand features, but they're worth every penny. If I had anything bigger I feel like fatigue would set in before a long day was over, especially if it's your third or fifth day. I use 16" and 25" bars (which are the shortest and longest recommended for that saw) with 3/8" full chisel chains. This saw obviously isn't a monster made for giant tree fellling, but I do just about all of my groundsman cutting with it. Even with the 25 bar on 20+" dead black locust, it takes some significant leaning on it before it'll bog down. I have cut up to 40" red oak with it and it still cut at least acceptably well although the tree was already down (uprooted in a storm). Just cut one side, wedge to prevent pinching, and cut the other. Maybe a bigger saw would've been better, but this did just fine. You gotta piss with the cock you've got after all. I haven't tried the Husq 455, but I'm sure it's more than capable if you're just doing firewood for a couple homes. Hell even a smaller Stihl 261 is plenty for most needs if you're wanting to do firewood while still having all the long-life pro grade materials. I think both saws from this video are more then enough for firewood. No reason to hate whatsoever one way or the other. Thanks for posting.

[@Orefamilylawncare]

Glad you had a good experience with your 362. Mine has been trash since new. Hard starting, cuts off after coming out of the cut. Reset the m tronic doesn't actually "fix" the issue. My 261 has the regular carb and runs a little more reliable (not perfect) that since new has been finicky as well. Not impressed myself. I had a cs600p echo that never gave any issues and it was ten years old.

[@dejank8092]

8 Months after buy Stihl, carburator get fail and in Stihl said carburator is Not in waranty and i HAWE to buy New one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@NorthForkHollow]

So do I see a Stihl on your future? I have a 362 and love it. Not just speed of cut, but just overall manners of the saw. Good video!

[@HometownAcres]

I will say I really liked the shape of the Stihl bar better. I feel that helped it pull through the wood better. I don’t know. If I upgraded I’d look long and hard at the Husqvarna 562xp for $700 vs $780 for the Stihl 362

[@NorthForkHollow]

@@HometownAcres Husky's are darn good saws. I always viewed it like a Ford vs Chevy debate. I run Stihl because that is what my dad runs. If he ran husky, I probably would too.

[@stihlnz]

Go big ...or go home much much later ...I've got a quiver of saws as I cut a lot of wood ..from Stihl MS880,660, 460's Mcculloch 850,700 to a few smaller arborist. A professional saw will cost more ..but they will run for over 2000 hours. So if you're cutting 5 cords of wood a year or more ... get a bigger 70cc or bigger saw and your decendents will fight over it. I've also stepped up with barker boxes and square ground chain. I'm 40 % faster again through the wood. You can't beat cutting faster. its easier on you and your saws. I'm home having a beer while you with a small saw are still out there ... good luck to you. Now what sort of splitter do you have ?

[@bobbyhempel1513]

Even if sthill and Husqvarna were equally as good as each other I would still go for Husqvarna because it is more affordable both in upfront cost and replacement part cost. Both are great machines both will last a lifetime if you take care of them properly Husqvarna has more torque in the high end which is where it counts and the Husqvarna is far less expensive for the equivalent chainsaw. My cousin who has been a sthil fan for his entire life recently used my Husqvarna 455 rancher when he is used to using professional Stihl chainsaws and he asked me where I got it and how much I spent on it when I told him and told him what it costs and how much replacement parts cost for it he told me he was about to go buy a Husqvarna 455 rancher and a bigger Husqvarna chainsaw to use for his tree service saws.

[@Gwalker0220]

You sure cheated one this one. #1 let me sharpen the chain on the huskey... #2 let me adjust that carb... Ive got a 455 and cut a hundred cords a year with it. Starts two pulls every single time. Cuts faster then my ms362 and it always starts. Stihl I have had to mess with it dam near every time I use it. Plus the Huskey is so much better handling, smoth as butter with no vibration. Just keeps going and going... Stihl must be a better sponser.... Not just you a few chan els do it... Like that 500i... Buckin Billy Ray is the only one that said he dont like it... Yet a 576 huskey cosy $500 less, built better and cuts better, or just as good... We all know Huskeys run forever.... Keep it real...

[@Jesusiskingamen7]

Not a fair comparison do the huski 562xp vs this still both 60cc and huski smokes it

[@WoolysWorld]

Wow, slower on both using the dogs? Interesting

[@HometownAcres]

Yeah I thought the same thing. I think it’s because it slows your chain down so much. Even though you’re taking bigger bites your chain is too slow

[@NorthForkHollow]

A chainsaw cuts faster with higher rpms. Keep the saw from bogging down and it will cut faster. Using the dogs should cut faster and not tire you out as much.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Hey Adam, good comparison ! I like the Stihl but I got the Husqvarna for 1/3 the cost of the Stihl. No problems with the Rancher and I don’t mind the extra time cutting. I keep my chain dressed with the Stihl 2 in 1 saw sharpener and it cuts like new every tank of gas. I like the change in my pocket too. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@HometownAcres]

Yeah they are definitely 2 different saws for 2 different types of customers. Thanks for sharing!

[@Johnrider1234]

1000 bucks in canada. Just bought two more stihl. Have 10 stilhl.

[@Brian-Outdoors]

I would love to see the Echo CS620P in the mix. Guessing it would be close or better than the Stihl.

[@HometownAcres]

I’ve thought about getting one

[@Brian-Outdoors]

Hometown Acres they are nice and especially for the price.

[@obeconoberougle9497]

I own an Echo CS620P w/ 24" bar. Factory, no mods. It's a fantastic chainsaw! It's built like a tank, simple to start and starts super easy every time, has excellent power and torque and will cut through wood just as fast or faster than the Stihl was in this video. It is actually compared spec wise to the Stihl MS362. It's a pro-grade saw like the Stihl but priced like a Husky 455-460 Rancher. I would buy it again without any hesitation! My only complaint... it's too heavy for extensive limbing. But this isn't a limbing saw so that's unfair on my part. I use a Husqvarna 440e for that job. I was going to buy an Echo CS501P for my limbing saw and still plan to buy one, but at the time I needed one immediately so I ran to my local Lowes and bought the Husky. The Husky is a perfect limbing saw, but right out of the box it wouldn't stay running when idling. I had to adjust the carb on it. I would even recommend the Echo CS590 Timberwolf over the Husky 455 rancher. They can be had for right around $400 or less.

[@livewithnick]

My Echo 590 will typically out cut my ms362.

[@Brian-Outdoors]

@@obeconoberougle9497 I also bought the the CS501P I was so impressed by my CS620PW (regret buying full wrap would rather not have it for size and weight). I agree the 620 is heavy (I have the 27" bar which it pulls with ease and a 20" bar) I will tell you the CS501P is not as impressive so I purchased a Husqvarna 550XP Mark II and could not be happier. I still use my 501P (mainly for pine trees due to sap and me liking a clean saw) as it is light but that Husky is simply a much better saw as it seems to rev much higher right from day one and has better throttle response plus it is also light. Maybe I just need more patience for the 501P to break in😊 I have 10 saws and of them 5 are Echo so I like the brand.

[@HairlipButcher]

I run a ms362c-m R with a 28"light bar. Put a aftermarket filter a Egan straight shot, bigger dawgs, 462oiler. I tell ya what with a sharp chain its still suprises me!

[@stevenskinner3975]

I guarantee you I can make that 455 cut faster than the 362. Simple carburetor adjustment is what they rancher needs, the high mixture screw needs to be opened up a full turn and the low mixture screw as well because it bogged down some with the tilt of the saw

[@hughjohnson7722]

The massive difference in price, even though both saws are good quality, 9 seconds savings is really not much for the extra $$$

[@ryanmmansfield]

Why compare a home owner saw vs a pro series? They are two totally different classes of saws.

[@livewithnick]

Why not?

[@nitetraitor1]

Generally, Stihl has faster chain speeds than other chainsaws. It’s because many saw operators are likely to impatient and therefore push the saw too much. Chain speed is the key to cutting fast, so don’t be so hard on it. Does that mean the stihl is better? I think it’s has a lot to do with who’s cutting.

[@tgsgardenmaintenance4627]

For my requirements, the 455 Rancher has proved to be a great purchase. It only gets occasional use, so 9 seconds don't mean shit to me!!

[@maxxwalters2829]

The main difference from the Ranchers are they are lower tune RPM and they are land saws and less weight, the HP is different

[@HometownAcres]

Thanks for chiming in. I knew there’d be pieces of information I missed

[@christophermusgrove7636]

You could bog both saws down less and likely improve cutting speed and put alot less stress on them saws. Sorry but that was abit painful

[@mikeraftis6332]

Rancher is not the same class. Use a 562xp vs 362. Get the 555 husky for best bang for the buck.

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Good comparison video👍

[@ayhanakdeniz4222]

husqvarna 365 X-torq and Sthil ms 362 so your powers are not just 😠😠😠😠

[@joegelencser2571]

There both good saws been cutting for over 40 years huskies probably a little bit better

[@daveholmes123]

Great job Adam, both are great saws sorta like ford and chevy Lol ! I know what works best for me, I've had both. Keep up the great videos buddy 👍

[@HometownAcres]

Thanks for commenting. Yeah hard to decide for sure when there’s that big of a price difference

[@HometownAcres]

Not really a Stihl vs Husqvarna video. More of a professional vs consumer saw video

[@JohnDoe-ud2cc]

Just think, if you would have had a $550 Echo 620 it could have blown both those saws away.

[@g.d.7629]

The 362 is total pro

[@MrThenry1988]

First run on the husky bogged because the bar didn't go all the way through. Log might have been a little to big.

[@HometownAcres]

20” bar on both saws

[@edhansen8531]

But falling dog stuck out farther on the husky.

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

Adam, we Love our 362c and mess with the Husky guys, all in fun, great video! Take care🚜🪵👍🏼🇱🇷

[@adamsantiago4541]

Note. Factory chains suck. Your file also matters with these saws. They have the power.

[@davedoolttle345]

I have that Husqvarna, and yours sounds like it has been beat and put away wet. I am going to say a win win for both saws,

[@jasonzee4561]

My rancher cuts wood good and I never had a problem with it

[@HometownAcres]

As does mine. A more comparable test to the Stihl 362 would have been the Husqvarna 562xp

[@joshblick]

Among a few other saws I've had a 455 for over 10 years and I use it constantly because we heat totally with wood. It may be a little slower on a 24 inch log but honestly I'm not cutting logs that big most of the time. They also come with a safety chain so if you don't throw that thing in the trash you'll never get good cut times. I run H46 blades and try to keep them sharp and it works for me. H47's would be better for dirty wood or lazy sharpeners lol And honestly with the difference in size and price these aren't two comparable saws.

[@dentondunn4346]

Would you recommend a 455 Rancher or a 271 Farm Boss. Both brand new which would you prefer and why

[@joshblick]

@@dentondunn4346 it looks like the Husky is about $50 dollars more but it's about 3 CC's more also. The Stihl seems hard to find to purchase and the reviews aren't good. I've never had a 271 so I can't truly give an honest opinion. I do have an old 080 Stihl but that's apples and oranges. I've had friends with newer Stihls that weren't that happy. Honestly the only Stihl owners that I know that are happy have old models. I know my 455 has lasted well over a decade and my other Husky's before that one were sold off in perfect working condition. They started easy as well. My 455 has sat out in the rain and the ice many times. It has lived in the back of my open Jeep for the past 3 years or so and has never failed on me. To tell you how well it starts, it still has the original pull cord. The only thing I've replaced has been the rubber fuel line from old age. Just my opinion but I'd only go with Husky.

[@ihd-3603]

291(55cc) is the competition for the 455(55cc) and 311(59cc) is the competition for the 460(60cc). All great saws if you take care of them in my opinion. Best way to take care of your saw and get the most out of it is to keep them clean( including blowing out the sawdust in and around the crankcase and jug), use good high octane gas(non ethanol is better but not necessary if you use stabilizer), use good mixing oil, keep bar groove and oiler cleaned, flip bar every new chain, keep chain sharp( if you have to rock or push on saw then your chain needs sharpened), resist the urge to max rev your saw when not under load(especially when cold), try not to bog the saw because it’s hard on the clutch.

[@srtdetonator5272]

What a difference 3yrs make...now 899.00 for the 362

[@garethjoice1335]

AVOID STIHL. I have a part defect issue that has rendered my Stihl MS391 unworkable/won't start. (RRP is £650 now, bought 3 years 10 months ago new in December 2016). Rolling forward to now, October 2020, the cylinder head thread has worn to the point of not starting at all as the spark plug is wobbling about, this despite the light garden only use which I reckon is maybe 6 weekend's use per year over 4 years of ownership. Stihl insist that it is a wear & tear issue and won't offer any restitution. I was quoted £275 repair cost on the £650 saw. Crazy. It's quite possibly going to the landfill site now. You pay more for #Stihl European quality but the product is filled with sub-standard parts that ruin the product life.

[@capella95]

I get Stihl is probably a little over rated, but you’re probably the kinda guy to mix his oil to 70:1 and then leaves the saw stored with ethanol fuel in it for several months. How does a spark plug wobble out? Did you cross thread it?

[@garethjoice1335]

Update: Stihl have accepted the immovable Spark Plug fault and supplied me with a new MS391. I'm glad that my persistence with the customer services dept paid off.

[@johnsmick211]

My son has the 24" bar Echo. Dont know its name. But I can tell you IT'S A HORSE. It cut some big Ash like it was nothing. Too big n heavy for this old man (73).

[@HometownAcres]

Yeah I really want to get a bigger saw. The Husqvarna 455 has done everything I’ve asked of it. It’s just a bit slow in the big stuff

[@mcciaccio]

That husky seems restricted and bogged down.. gotta open her up and tweak it.

[@BayouCountryPowerSaws]

Not a bad test! Showing what you were trying to show you couldn't have done it any different.

[@HometownAcres]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@nacjammer]

Husqvarna dont like the low elevation, dry climate and hot weather, still love my 450 rancher however considering jumping to stihl

[@captainsledge7554]

Dont do it. Newer stihls have less power than the models they replaced. Stihl went downhill bad. Go with a good husky.. not the lowes or home depot husky... get a husky 555, or 562xp. The lowes and home depot huskys are poulans in an orange shell. I work for stihl... stay away

[@nacjammer]

Yea thats 700 buck I don't have..... be nice though

[@markclark1605]

@@captainsledge7554 I have the husky xp562 and it's very fast.He needs to compare it with the sthil.

[@603_fishing2]

No hate only love but you need to do a card adjustment on the 362. You are running it too lean

[@dakotaireland4070]

I have a stihl ms251 wish I would of saved up the extra money but I used that small stihl logging with an 18in bar and chain cut good still running to this day

[@marksparkplug7758]

Good job comparing, I use a 455 for a long time cutting firewood, but for over a year been using 576XP Husky 24 inch bar, and it is the best I have used cutting firewood, been cutting for over 35 years and the longer bar helps on back, but you need HP and sharp chain.

[@HometownAcres]

Wow 576xp. That’s an impressive saw. I can’t even imagine how much faster my firewood cutting would go if I had that saw. They’re pricey though

[@marksparkplug7758]

Hometown Acres You are correct Adam, I cut and split 32 cord last year and have did 15 cord since May that’s pretty decent for a guy over 60 years old. Where it shines is falling and bucking. Like I said there is nothing wrong with the 455 I cut a lot of wood with one. Have a great weekend.

[@tylercritelli9496]

The diff is also in carb and how the motor is set up the stihl you can replace the piston from by just taking the head off the husky is a clam shell engine n have to pull the engine saw n motor apart to do it its a pain

[@HometownAcres]

I don’t do too much tinker with the Motorhead so to me that wasn’t a big deciding factor but I can understand how that would be to some. Thanks for commenting

[@glastornjet73]

A 460 rancher would have been a better comparison

[@larrywalters6195]

We have sold both saws over the years at Allegheny Power in Corry Pa.If you took any husky XP again a Stihl cc o cc the Husky would walk circles around the Stihl The old Stihl were a good saw, today Stihl to much plastic I would not kick a dog in the ass for one!!

[@codymoff6008]

Except for the fact that the husky are all plastic and the still pro saws a magnesium alloy

[@livewithnick]

@@codymoff6008 so you think Husqvarna pro saws are plastic? Lol. He’s not really talking about the crank case anyway.

[@mehmetturapoglu6282]

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[@prestonfreeman8443]

MS 362 has two piston rings. Husqvarna only has one.

[@green-zone36]

If Poulan put in 3 ring pistons would they be better?

[@imretoth2341]

crap chain, and it was the leader in the 455 husqvalarna

[@willkrull7316]

You know honestly I'm thinking stihl is a better choice as far as getting your money's worth for longevity of the saw. I mean plastic vs metal. But husky is still a damn good saw don't get me wrong, especially that 575xp that's a wicked saw. I've ran husqvarna since I was 13 years old, I'm 30 now and I was just introduced to stihl, but so far I'm thinking I'll be transitioning to stihl saws now. Like you said the build quality is just a few steps higher than what the husqvarnas have but that's just my own opinion.

[@HometownAcres]

So this wasn’t meant to be a Stihl vs Husqvarna video. Husqvarna makes a pro saw equal to that of the Stihl MS362. And Stihl also makes a lesser saw equal to the Husqvarna 455 rancher. This was meant to be a comparison of pro saws to consumer saws

[@willkrull7316]

@@HometownAcres ahhh, misunderstood the video. Still both great saws though. 👍

[@HometownAcres]

Will Krull yeah sorry I didn’t explain that as well as I could have. These were the only 2 saws I had available to me for the purpose of this video

[@ThomasDercole2230]

echo cs590 would beat both of those and its 400$

[@teamstucker624]

Great video 👍 up next Echo 20in 590 CS vs both Power Saw's. Thanks for sharing I like this content awesome video.

[@HometownAcres]

I’d love to get my hands on a Timberwolf. I’ve heard really good things about them. I believe CJ at mallard 5 farmhouse has one.

[@teamstucker624]

@@HometownAcres Yes that's CJ's brand of chainsaw we both run the Echo 590 he helped me decide on grabbing my Timberwolf 590 it's a great saw strong and cuts fast it would give that white and orange saw a good race LOL.

[@boooshes]

Keep your eyes out, I bought my ms362 recently for $400 and it had 6 hours on it. It is a well balanced and well behaved saw. I have slabbed with 36" bar and it does well if handled correctly - sharp chain, keep rpms up, let the saw cut without jamming it. Still running a 30 year old 029 that runs beautifully.

[@johnsmick211]

I've been an Echo guy ever since I was robbed, in 1994. Insurance guy said go get new saws so that's what I got. No regrets. Never gave me a problem. Not one. Son has them now. I bought 2new Echo's last fall.

[@HometownAcres]

I didn’t even look at echos until after I bought the Husqvarna. The Timberwolf 590 looks like it’s a fantastic saw. I haven’t seen one complaint about it

[@g.d.7629]

Echos are very good saws

[@g.d.7629]

@@HometownAcres Get the 620p or Shindaiwa 600sx both same saw.Rim sprocket 2 rings 4.5hp

[@g.d.7629]

I got the Shindaiwa w 24 in bar and put 20 in tsumura so 72x.050x72

[@g.d.7629]

That saw is $499 + shipping but Bowman will deal. What sucks is eBay will get tax.

[@yourlocalhsisrtagent2554]

The husqvarna's bar is upside down

[@anubis8181]

I have had my 455 and a 450 for over a decade wouldn't trade em for a stihl. Would rather go back to a wood shark paulan. Lol.

[@GroovesAndLands]

I'm certainly no expert at all on saws, but I have a 455 for dealing with the needs of my 10 acre homestead. Owned it 10 years and only use it a few times a year, and usually only for a couple hours at a time. It always starts right up and runs good. I run pure gasoline in it, not the 10% ethanol that likes to gum up carbs. Follow the directions: Pull the blue tab, push the compression release, pump the priming bulb 5-6 times and it'll fire after the first or second yank of the cord. Push in on the blue tab, yank the cord and it's alive. EVERY time. Let it run for 20 seconds, rev it up a couple times and it's ready to get to work. I'm an office worker and don't hit the gym as much as I should. The saw definitely feels heavy after an hour or two of work.

[@faceious2006]

Great video. I’d go husqvarna for sure because I’m not a lumberjack.

[@benoitdedeystere7664]

realy husqvarna is better than stihl weight handeling everyting

[@K1ng0001]

No thats not true, i have stihl 026 ,650 and 461 stihl 026 i use 20years , ms 650 10yrs , ms 461 6yrs evry day .

[@dentondunn4346]

I'm trying to decide between a Sthil 251CBE and a Husky 455 Rancher. Any advice about which one to choose from. Only buying for cutting my own firewood

[@bryangeorge9461]

$300.00 extra for 9 seconds quicker cut only makes a difference if you are using the saw to make money. There is also no mention of the type of chain being used. Still a good video.

[@corimacmichael7819]

Compared to most comparison videos this is the most unbiased I have seen but the question Will always remain husky or stihl. u decide

[@HometownAcres]

I’m a husky fan myself. I’d like to get a Husqvarna 372, 562 or 572. I’d also really like a Stihl ms 462 haha

[@MemphisMojo15s]

@@HometownAcres try a Husqvarna 465. 65cc's, autotune carburetor, and run a 20" bar on it with the power to spare, and can handle a 24" bar. My 460 is a beast and I bet will cut with this 362. That much power and still only $600 for the 465, You couldn't go wrong.

[@markjones4090]

Great comparison Adam , i enjoyed watching it. I've never used a Husqvarna only Sthil as there is a Sthil dealer in my town. I suppose it comes down to what is your brand preference, both will do the job just fine. I'll certainly check out Husqvarna next time I'm looking for a chainsaw. I have Stihl ms180, ms311 and ms462.

[@HometownAcres]

The Husqvarna 455 rancher is everything I need in a saw. Especially if you don’t have $780 to spend on a chainsaw

[@davidn.331]

If you're just a weekend/once in a while type that's not much of a difference. The Husqvarna did not sound as if it was revving as high as the Stihl that can be a matter of tuning the high rpm fuel to air.

[@dakermandaker1302]

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