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the correct answer to the brand loyalty crowd is to buy whichever brand your trusted local dealer services. husky echo and stihl are all fine machines.
Lowest price ever according to 3 humps. For the money, if you're looking in this range I'd go with the Echo 590. It has a magnesium crankcase instead of the Ranchers plastic clamshell.
The Husqvarna 460 Rancher comes across as a capable 60cc gas saw for occasional cleanup, firewood, and storm damage, with enough power to handle a 24 inch bar in the right use case. It has been credited with cutting through large pine and poplar sections, starting reliably over years of use, and saving time versus smaller electric saws. The main knocks are its plastic clamshell construction, heavier weight, and the sense that a 24 inch bar is more than it wants for frequent big cutting. A lighter bar or a more robust Echo 590 is the recurring comparison.
Landowners maintaining trails or cutting firewood with a 20-inch bar, because it starts reliably, has plenty of power, and has held up for years of regular use.
Homeowners clearing storm-fallen trees who need a saw that can cut through large trunks without bogging down, because it handled a dozen sections and saved time versus smaller saws.
Occasional firewood cutters who want a lighter full-size saw for mixed cleanup work, because it often pulls a 24-inch bar fine when the cutting is not constant.
People who need a heavier-duty 60cc saw for frequent big cutting, because it lacks the extra horsepower and beefier construction of stronger alternatives.
It can handle a 24-inch bar for occasional tree cleanup and firewood, but frequent big cutting is better suited to a larger saw. A shorter bar like 16-20 inches will generally feel easier to pull and waste less power.
It is described as a bit heavy, though still manageable if you can get it to the work area without carrying it far. The lighter weight comes with more plastic construction than some competing saws.
Long-term owners report reliable starts for years, especially when using ethanol-free fuel. One user with about five years of use said it always starts and still has plenty of power.
Yes, it has enough power for large-tree cleanup and firewood, and one owner said it cut through nearly a dozen storm-fallen pine and poplar sections with no regrets. It is best suited to occasional heavy work rather than constant large-diameter cutting.
That saw is gonna struggle to pull that bar... Put a 16 on it and do work.
For many folks needs - occasional tree cleanup and firewood - it will often pull a 24" just fine. It depends on what you do with it. We often put longer bars on so we are not cutting hunched over when doing firewood, but we used it for cutting big wood on occasion.
I did a lot with my 460. Ended up replacing it with a 545mkii, so I sold it. Had 24" and 18" chains for it and it worked well. 24" is a lot of bar if you are doing frequent big cutting, but that's not really what these type of saws are used for, nor what most people comparing chainsaws at SD are looking for.
Only reason I got rid of it is that we had moved to a 500i for big stuff, and a 545mk2 for light cutting.
I've owned this saw for around 5 years and use it with a 20 inch bar to maintain hunting trails (large poplar, oak, and maple). I run mine a lot and have never had a single problem. It always starts and has plenty of power. They are a bit heavy, but as long as you can get it to where you need to use it without carrying it, you will be happy with its performance.
That saw is gonna struggle to pull that bar... Put a 16 on it and do work.
Most people don't realize how much power they're losing to that unused bar and chain. Stick with the shortest sprocket nose you can get away with, and let 'er rip!
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The Husqvarna 460 Rancher comes across as a capable 60cc gas saw for occasional cleanup, firewood, and storm damage, with enough power to handle a 24 inch bar in the right use case. It has been credited with cutting through large pine and poplar sections, starting reliably over years of use, and saving time versus smaller electric saws. The main knocks are its plastic clamshell construction, heavier weight, and the sense that a 24 inch bar is more than it wants for frequent big cutting. A lighter bar or a more robust Echo 590 is the recurring comparison.
The Husqvarna 460 Rancher can start reliably and deliver enough power for regular woodcutting use.
Using ethanol-free fuel can support consistent starting and strong performance on this saw.
The Husqvarna 460 Rancher can handle a 24-inch bar for occasional tree cleanup and firewood tasks.
The Husqvarna 460 Rancher can cut through many sections of storm-fallen pine and poplar trees efficiently.
The Husqvarna 460 Rancher may struggle to pull an 18-inch bar, which can limit bar-length flexibility.
Frequent big cutting with a 24-inch bar may be better served by longer bars or different models.
The Husqvarna 460 Rancher can become harder to start over time, especially on hot and humid days.
The Husqvarna 460 Rancher can feel heavy, which can make trail or jobsite carrying more difficult.
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I did a lot with my 460. Ended up replacing it with a 545mkii, so I sold it. Had 24" and 18" chains for it and it worked well. 24" is a lot of bar if you are doing frequent big cutting, but that's not really what these type of saws are used for, nor what most people comparing chainsaws at SD are looking for.
Only reason I got rid of it is that we had moved to a 500i for big stuff, and a 545mk2 for light cutting.
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