Truth About the Husqvarna 450 Rancher Chainsaw Will Shock You!

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    In this video, I am going to go through my thoughts on the Husqvarna Rancher 450. To me this is the best chainsaw for the average homeowner.
    Second generation powerful all-round saw for people who value professional qualities in a saw. Starts easily also with a slower pull, comes with slimmer saw body and flip-up tank caps. The X-Torq® engine means lower fuel consumption and reduced emission levels. Auto return stop switch and visible fuel level makes the saw easier to handle. Equipped with Smart Start® and fuel pump to every time ensure easy starts.
    • Husqvarna 20-inch 450 Rancher gas chainsaw is ideal for tasks such as tree pruning, yard cleanups and firewood cutting
    • 3.2-HP X-Torq engine reduces both fuel consumption and gasoline emissions
    • LowVib anti-vibration system reduces vibration levels for the operator
    • Simple, side-mounted tensioning system allows for quick adjustments while working
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  • @Atouk
    @Atouk Před rokem +3

    I've been using a Stihl 029 super since 1999. It's still going strong. The first thing I did to it was purchase a titanium chain cover. I absolutely love that saw. It cost $300 in 1999 and doesn't owe me a dime. ✌️

  • @tedballsak3475
    @tedballsak3475 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Just bought one to replace my jonsered 2250, same saw. Even the tooless chain cover/ chain adjustment from the jonsered fits and works perfectly. I've been bucking up fire wood from log load for 40 years. Stihl ( wood boss 028) is durable but started hard , the jonsered was my go-to. Hoping this husky is as reliable.

  • @N.California
    @N.California Před rokem +13

    Yeah, it's called a toolbox, where you're gonna keep that "scrench" screwdriver/wrench. They are not stored on the saw itself, b/c you don't use it often. Or keep it in a bag with your fuel, files, wedges, chains, etc.

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před rokem +1

      I Don’t disagree!

    • @edbartlett6348
      @edbartlett6348 Před rokem +2

      I keep mine under my pillow with my 390xp

    • @brianleslie7388
      @brianleslie7388 Před rokem

      A craftsman plastic roller toolbox holds my wedges, bar oil, 100 ft. Rope, trufuel, scrench, and various other items I know I'll need. It is a cheap, light, and easy way to keep your gear collected in one spot that's easily portable to your worksite. I've got enough room in the gack box to add gear if needed.

    • @Graham19951
      @Graham19951 Před 9 měsíci

      If you get the combi fuel / oil can its got a compartment for the basic tools. Got non return fillers and while I know you dont need it, its a good bit of kit.

  • @tgsgardenmaintenance4627
    @tgsgardenmaintenance4627 Před rokem +13

    I went for the 455 Rancher and am extremely happy with it! Also after sales service is great and parts are very easy to get!

  • @gapperx9068
    @gapperx9068 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Just bought a 450 rancher 2 weeks ago. After my brand new Stihl 250 caught on fire.
    Love the Husqvarna 450!!!
    Especually after getting it for 399.00

  • @ToryJantz89
    @ToryJantz89 Před 2 lety +4

    I just bought the 450 and it was over 5. I was relieved to here you say you were happy with the saw. I too had a Craftsman for my first CS and it too leaked chain oil. Great review thank you.

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před 2 lety +1

      Good Luck with your new saw Tory !! I still love mine...

    • @bobross9332
      @bobross9332 Před rokem +2

      I bought the 450 to replace my old saw about 5 years ago.. the thing is a beast, despite it only having a 20 inch bar I was able to do things like chew up and spit out a 60 foot silver maple that was 3 feet at the base. I love that saw.

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před rokem +2

      @@bobross9332 YES !!!! Based on most of the comments sounds like I made the right choice. So many people love this saw ! I’m glad this is my second saw because I got most of the learning out on the first saw, which eventually crapped out on me….long story.
      But thanks for the comment dude !
      Mike

  • @crazyeyes1533
    @crazyeyes1533 Před 2 lety +6

    You made a great choice, I bought the same one last year with 18" bar, and for normal home owner / acreage use it is plenty of saw!

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před 2 lety

      awesome! i’m glad, its definitely one of my favorite tools ! glad to hear from others that they like it.
      Thanks
      Mike

  • @harry8506
    @harry8506 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I have the 450E, the quick adjust chain tensioner is a pain so i replaced it with a manual one, I find the engine vibrates more than my Stihl and Cub Cadet

  • @jonarment1229
    @jonarment1229 Před rokem +5

    The chainsaw wrench mounts on the Husqvarna case that you can purchase separately ($40 @ Lowes in April, 2023). I've had saws that would hold it, but in my experience, it eventually falls off and it's lost for good.

    • @user-td6cg7xg8w
      @user-td6cg7xg8w Před 2 měsíci +1

      Exactly. The vibration would end up making your "schrench" fall out of any plug wrench holder on the head of the saw. That is what it's called fyi a PLUG WRENCH. Sure the other end fits the bar nut- and you have a flathead (or a Torx ~T5, T15, T30 etc., hex, allen, Phillips - depending on the saw- my old Stihl 026 had torx, - the 6 point star looking bits) anyway, buy the case, it protects the saw HEAD, the BAR (it's sure as hell not a blade) & chain with the SCABBARD built into the box, which has a snap in place holdsr for the plug wrench. That plastic dust cover is not worth the effort to keep it on.
      Btw that's not how you tighten a chain. especially a NEW chain. Good lord. New chain: take the bar off, remove old chain or the new safety low kickback homeowners chain that HUSQVARNA = HUSK•VARN•UH Altogether now, HUSKVARNUH. Fu** man. anyway, your big saw (my baby saw, for teaching the kids how to run a saw, sharpen, not get in the dirt, not call everything on the fuc**thing by the wrong name/made up/guesswork or whatever you want to say for yourself for getting up on here with a video review on a piece of equipment that you have no clue, no need and absolutely no business being the one to review it -- where was I?
      Oh yeah, you don't put the chain on/tighten it like that! JEEZUS H. Since it's already on, fast forward to the point where you loosen the bar (the blade to your limited vocabulary and I'm guessing IQ) PINCH the center of the bar from the top hand gripping down, pull up til the bar is an inch higher than where she sits tightened down. If you can't lift it up easily, loosen the bar nut a little bit more, now keep your hand on the bar holding it up, now simply tighten the chain until the all the drivers are in the bottom of the bar- the chain will look tightened up into the bottom of the bar. Now lower the bar that you're holding with the other hand, and tighten up the bar nut. To check the correct tension, you now lift up the chain from the TOP, and you should have exactly 3 drivers showing, not 2, not 4, 3. Take a rag and give it a roll test (might wanna do that before you ever tighten up a new chain as well. It should ofc roll along the bar, smoothly without making any noises from within/around behind the clutch drum, or anywhere in the bar- those xtorq bars have a bigger sprocket with more teeth in the tip of the bar. OK next- before you cut anything -- new chain -- tightened as I just explained - start your saw, run it slow enough to get it around the bar without reving for a few rotations, then go ahead and rev it up, a little more each time for a couple minutes. Your new chain just stretched, so, it's time to go back and repeat the same process to tighten it Lossen bar nut/s, lift bar, tighten til bottom of the bar has all the drivers snug inside. lower and tighten the bar nut and check it - lifting the chain from the top of the bar, and look for what? THREE drivers above the bar. NOW, go to work.
      File that bi**h proper, using the right angle for the pitch- it's either 25 or 30 degrees almost always, and please - don't angle your file up or down - flat, hold it on both ends, file from the inside of the cutters out, start with the most damaged cutter, and count how many passes it takes to get it done with the 80/20 rule. 80%of your file is in the cutter, 20%above. Do them all equally and evenly. Now use a Depth gage and take your rakers down to to spec. easy. But that's after 50 years of practice, teaching, and sharpening my saws - touch ups, throughout the day, for many long winters, hot summers, and beautiful falls.
      The newest 450- right there in this boneheads dining room - is narrow, light and just as powerful as the last version of 455 ranchers. The new 455s are bigger, but it's not worth it compared to the XP 550 Mark II if you are a professional. Thats my go to even for 4' to 6' diameter maples. Humboldt or open face cut with no Dutchmans to get my guys killed, plunge cut, and she goes exactly where I want. Felling wedges and mall never a bad idea if you are too close to your hinge.
      Ok I've ripped on the new guy here enough and I think I shared enough pro arborist knowledge for a CZcams video of a homeowners saw by a guy who doesn't know anything about this sh** yet...(they say that "arborist" - to me I'm still a logger just like I was 50 years ago- and always was since- the job aint changed, why should the name of it...)
      Good nuff...

  • @larkinoo
    @larkinoo Před 11 měsíci +7

    Where do you get " blades " for a chainsaw ?? Maybe at the same store where you can buy " clips " for semi automatic handguns ??

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před 11 měsíci

      ahahahah - yes right next to extended clips ! lol
      yeah - not sure why i said blades... it happens

    • @larkinoo
      @larkinoo Před 11 měsíci

      Oh....it's OK, I forgive you ! :-}@@FamilyDIYtv

    • @n3tfury
      @n3tfury Před 3 dny

      They're called magazines :)

  • @mikeschumacher9715
    @mikeschumacher9715 Před 4 měsíci +1

    My tool came stored in the case. Nice little press in spot for it.

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před 4 měsíci

      Wish I got that ! O well. Glad you did!

  • @archiemills7251
    @archiemills7251 Před rokem +3

    I believe the phrase is, "like a hot knife through butter". I have a 450 also but I prefer my Echo cs4910 over it.

  • @miha9623
    @miha9623 Před 3 měsíci

    I have one. The oil filler rubber ring leaks. Plus I thought I heard you call it the "Ranger" twice. Rancher

  • @EricChmelarsky-vh7eq
    @EricChmelarsky-vh7eq Před 5 měsíci

    Make sure your saw is oiling. Every Husqvarna saw I own leaks oil after I'm done using it. I have 7 of them. It is normal for excess oil to drain from the saw when finished with the job.

  • @miha9623
    @miha9623 Před 3 měsíci

    Bought a Stihl ms170, no issues like I have with my Husqvarna 450

  • @etiennescarbinski7890
    @etiennescarbinski7890 Před rokem +2

    Just had my first issue with my 450 after 13 years of use. Normally fell and buck 3 cords or so a year.

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před rokem +2

      13 years ! Wow ! I’d say that’s a pretty good record ….

    • @etiennescarbinski7890
      @etiennescarbinski7890 Před rokem +2

      @@FamilyDIYtv yup, maintain em, run good gas and keep sharp chains and they should treat ya well

  • @jigssup
    @jigssup Před 7 měsíci

    Love the 450...i run a Sthil 261i at work but i love my 450...plenty of power for most of your needs

  • @carrera0002
    @carrera0002 Před rokem +1

    It's called a scrench, like saying screw and wrench. No company stores them on the saw, they snap into the saw boxes or on the bar sheath (which you'd likely have with you anyway).

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před rokem

      Thanks for info ! Btw - there’s plenty of companies that store this on the saw. My craftsman does for example.
      Thanks again !
      Mike

  • @yellowjacket588
    @yellowjacket588 Před rokem +1

    I have the same saw and it does the job.

  • @NycX360
    @NycX360 Před 6 měsíci

    Mine came with a plastic box, the tool, fits through the hole to keep the box closed.

  • @mikepetersons1319
    @mikepetersons1319 Před 2 lety +1

    I bought a ryobi gas 14" I honestly am shocked how good it is. bought it for trimming but it takes down trees no problem. been looking at the 450 rancher might even go with the 455 an put a 20" bar on it.

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před 2 lety +1

      can’t go wrong man ! 455 was very highly recommended to me.

  • @j73stuart
    @j73stuart Před rokem +5

    I'm a Husqvarna guy. I own 2, one is Rancher. Great saw! The Echo Timber Wolf is a lot of saw for the money. It is tuned from the factory for durability and torque. Not everyone's preference, but not a bad saw.

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před rokem +1

      Echo wasn’t on my radar for some reason. So you like your echo more? Or ?

    • @j73stuart
      @j73stuart Před rokem +1

      @@FamilyDIYtv I a Husqvarna guy.

  • @N.California
    @N.California Před rokem +6

    Well, a blade is gonna be closer to a knife, where as a bar, is more chainsaw than machete.

  • @marcoverfelt2956
    @marcoverfelt2956 Před 2 lety

    You made a comment about extending the warranty to 5 years if you buy the fuel at the same time? I went to your 450 rancher link but I don't see anything about the fuel or a 5 year warranty? Did I miss something? How and where did you buy your 450 and the fuel? How and where did you get the 5 year warranty? Thanks, for the video and your time!!

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před 2 lety

      They don’t make it easy ….
      Check this link - www.husqvarna.com/us/discover/extended-warranty-program/

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před 2 lety +1

      You have to buy them together and then Register the product and say you bought the fuel. Then save that receipt in a safe spot. I’d take a picture of it and email it to yourself and call the email husqvarna rancher… something searchable.

    • @marcoverfelt2956
      @marcoverfelt2956 Před 2 lety +1

      @@FamilyDIYtv thank you I had already bought the saw so I missed that one..oh well!! Good luck

  • @TinCupChalice40
    @TinCupChalice40 Před 2 lety +7

    What I do to keep my chain sharp is every fill up with gas I quickly hit it manually doesn’t take much time and I always have a sharp blade

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před 2 lety +2

      i gotta get better at doing this, thanks for the idea !

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před 2 lety

      wait - you called it a blade ! again - great comment!!!
      thanks again -
      Mike

    • @brianfreland9065
      @brianfreland9065 Před 2 lety +3

      Idk why ppl seem to loathe sharpening their tools...I Sharpen my knives and chisels every time I use them and every 30 mins worth of tooling

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před 2 lety +3

      @@brianfreland9065 i wish i did this, i loathe sharpening, mostly because i’m not good at it. although a sharp tool is a safer tool ! i’ll get there on day - i hope.
      Mike

    • @brianfreland9065
      @brianfreland9065 Před 2 lety +2

      @@FamilyDIYtv I used to throw tools out and buy new...once I finally sat down and learned how to do it correctly and efficiently, its absolutely changed my relationship with my tools. I actually enjoy maintenance now. It's a good excuse to get away outside and have some alone time haha

  • @seanlowe4785
    @seanlowe4785 Před 5 měsíci

    I got the 460 Rancher, it is fantastic

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před 5 měsíci

      BAM !!! all chainsaws are awesome !

  • @brianrest7396
    @brianrest7396 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the chainsaw

  • @davidtrent5308
    @davidtrent5308 Před měsícem

    I have one and it's a beast

  • @Deltatroska125
    @Deltatroska125 Před 2 lety +5

    If you buy the Husqvarna combi fuel can, it has tool storage on it

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před 2 lety

      Bam ! Really ! Didn’t know that, thankyou so much !

    • @davidhoward9986
      @davidhoward9986 Před 2 lety +1

      I’m looking to get that can

    • @alexandercopeland2849
      @alexandercopeland2849 Před rokem

      Cant find that can anywhere.

    • @alexandercopeland2849
      @alexandercopeland2849 Před rokem

      I seen it one place and was $80 for no thanks.

    • @Graham19951
      @Graham19951 Před 9 měsíci

      @@alexandercopeland2849 About £50 over in UK not cheap but the non return fillers work well . Guys I know that are cutting all day love them. Ime gonna treat myself to one soon.

  • @jt8232
    @jt8232 Před rokem +1

    Thank you👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

  • @DAVIDZ-vk4yv
    @DAVIDZ-vk4yv Před rokem +2

    there is no place to store the wrench? where do you store your files?

  • @lincolnstovall9471
    @lincolnstovall9471 Před rokem +1

    Wish they made a full wrap handle.

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před rokem

      yeah - that would be cool !!! i mean all tools are cool and upgrading them is ever cooler !!!

  • @gregwinger6717
    @gregwinger6717 Před měsícem

    I don't like premix fuel my saw seems to run hot

  • @alexandercopeland2849
    @alexandercopeland2849 Před rokem +3

    450 rancher is the start of Husqvarna good saws anything smaller you might as well buy a craftsman or poulan for Husqvarna makes them.

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před rokem

      i gotta to agree with ya here !!!!

    • @christopherlehman4045
      @christopherlehman4045 Před rokem

      Husqvarna doesn’t make the craftsman anymore since Sears sold off the label to mtd.
      The new craftsman, troy built and Remington saws are all the same Chinese build saws. Now Stanley, mtd and black and decker are all one company.

    • @alexandercopeland2849
      @alexandercopeland2849 Před rokem

      @@christopherlehman4045 Well not sure havent seen a new craftsman since 2012.

  • @TinCupChalice40
    @TinCupChalice40 Před 2 lety +9

    I run the shit out of my 450. I love it.

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před 2 lety +2

      LOL ! u won the comments section today ! hahah. glade to hear i’m not the only one that loves this saw

    • @greylonewolf_outdoors
      @greylonewolf_outdoors Před rokem +1

      Me too, after I bought a ripping chain I was smiling ear to ear.

  • @nandisaand5287
    @nandisaand5287 Před rokem +1

    I picked one up at a pawn shop for $275. Runs solid, but...is it me, or is this thing heavy? I'm a pretty stout guy, but I couldn't imagine running one of these all day as a job.

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před rokem +1

      I love mine, definitely heavier than my old craftsman but not to bad. If you ran it all day for your job, you’d be jacked ! Lol.
      I want to eventually get a 12” dewalt battery powered saw, that way I only need this for bigger jobs Or can swap between them depending on needs.
      -Mike

    • @Joe_Blo
      @Joe_Blo Před rokem +1

      It's a heavy pig. I bought a 440 that weighs almost 4lbs less and use it for everything but bucking up larger logs. In hindsight, had I bought a 50cc 450, I'd have one good all around saw for all my needs that isn't too heavy.

    • @mikewagers8610
      @mikewagers8610 Před rokem

      just picked up a brand new 440 for 250 at pawn shop.. love it!

  • @chrisloesch1870
    @chrisloesch1870 Před 4 měsíci

    "night and times"? That's a new one I've never heard.

  • @gregwinger6717
    @gregwinger6717 Před měsícem

    Get the long handle wrench

  • @greylonewolf_outdoors

    I have husqvarna 450 also, a big upgrade I did first was ordered a new ripping chain, the chain that came with the saw was not impressive. My co worker has a chainsaw and it smoked my saw till I got a ripping chain. Big difference,

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před rokem +1

      Awesome ! Glad to hear so many people love this saw, I’m glad to hear that !

    • @fractuss
      @fractuss Před rokem

      Most of us crosscut 99% of the time.

  • @gregwinger6717
    @gregwinger6717 Před měsícem

    They all leak oil so unloosen the oil cap after you're done then re tighten

  • @Mr.frag-out
    @Mr.frag-out Před 10 měsíci

    The fact that you said lifetime saw had me cracking up.

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před 10 měsíci

      I mean in all honesty, I hope I outlive this saw- ha !

  • @gregwinger6717
    @gregwinger6717 Před měsícem

    Pull the choke on and off it will give you high idle

  • @SterlingSLS
    @SterlingSLS Před rokem

    The tree falling at ~5:45 and not showing it crash to the ground. I'm not sure I can get over this.

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před rokem

      Gotta watch till end … it’s in there - ha

  • @destroy43
    @destroy43 Před 11 měsíci

    Most people will have a bag or toolbox for their other chainsaw gear. Chain file, wedges, extra mix, ear muffs, gloves, etc. That’s where the wrench goes….

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před 11 měsíci

      Agree 100. I have the same bag, I just see myself losing it out in the woods, that’s all. Those other things technically could be lost and you could make do, but when you need a wrench, well you need a wrench. But I hear yeah man ! Thanks for comment and Happy Friday !!!!
      Maybe I should buy an extra one and attach it to my bag…. !

  • @cavalryscout8720
    @cavalryscout8720 Před 5 dny

    Just a FYI.. a chainsaw has a bar and chain not a "blade"..
    Otherwise great review..

  • @joelek589
    @joelek589 Před 3 měsíci

    You want the 50cc saw with 20" bar with the scrench in the handle?
    Save 150 bucks and by the Poulan Pro PR5020. That 5020 is damn close in build to Rancher 450. The husky has a better clutch but a super shitty oil pump plastic gear drive. Poulan has a shittier clutch, but a way betterr oiler pump. And yes, tons of parts on the Pulan are actually Husky parts.

  • @lazysob2328
    @lazysob2328 Před 3 měsíci

    Just got a 450 rancher. Was using an Echo 14”. Cut a lot of wood with it, but we had some storms last year that dropped some huge trees, 30”+. Cutting them up and splitting the rounds to give away to folks that might have trouble heating their homes in the future. Echo still works fine but these big trees I think I need something bigger!

  • @tillmannoneya6941
    @tillmannoneya6941 Před 10 měsíci

    Just got the 460 rancher I have a giant pine tree I have to process. No tree company will come out and haul away cause they think job is too small.

  • @colindgrant
    @colindgrant Před rokem +21

    Clickbait title unnecessary.

  • @gottmos9319
    @gottmos9319 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Nice video. But I would never use a chainsaw wearing jeans and a shirt. Chains can break and cause some serious pain

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před 11 měsíci +2

      never thought of a chain breaking on a chainsaw - make sense ! thanks for heads up...
      new fear unlocked - lol
      i was out there the other day in sandals and a bathing suite !! lol - jk of course (well... :) )

  • @mynameisearl2626
    @mynameisearl2626 Před rokem +1

    one major , only one bolt and nut to secure the chain .... i can't do it ..... maybe not as bad as yard max tiller with the new china made motor they went to this year but to me one isn't enough

  • @leondesmarais5768
    @leondesmarais5768 Před 8 měsíci +1

    buy the husqvarna box, it has a place for the scwrench

  • @thefringeminorityreport4797

    460 rancher bro 24" bar.

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před 2 lety

      hahahah ! that’s would be awesome !

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před 2 lety

      I want a 460 with a 24'' bar now... lol

    • @jremeee1599
      @jremeee1599 Před rokem +1

      @@FamilyDIYtv sell me this 450! 😂

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před rokem

      @@jremeee1599 I love it to much to sell it !

  • @john79da
    @john79da Před rokem +2

    when you tension the chain, pick straight up on the bar. You'll thank me later

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před rokem

      Can’t wait to try it ! Thanks
      Mike

    • @utrutr6013
      @utrutr6013 Před rokem

      "pick straight up on the bar".. I don't get what you mean by this.

    • @carrera0002
      @carrera0002 Před rokem

      @@utrutr6013 grab the tip of the bar and pull up.

    • @fractuss
      @fractuss Před rokem

      @@carrera0002 It's how I have always done it.

  • @preacher031163
    @preacher031163 Před 6 měsíci

    Ur wrench should be kept with your spare chain n gas can

  • @conraywest
    @conraywest Před 9 měsíci +1

    Typical homeowner does not need a 20” bar 16” bar is plenttty big for most people.

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před 9 měsíci +1

      It’s an opinion my man. We all have ‘em.

    • @conraywest
      @conraywest Před 9 měsíci

      @@FamilyDIYtv that’s true!

  • @mikecurtis1111
    @mikecurtis1111 Před rokem +1

    5:40 Why would you cut the tree so it falls across and blocks the road, and based on its size, likely into your neighbor's yard?

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před rokem

      Only path to drop it … that’s why I had six guys to instantly start cleaning it up. It was blocked for like maybe, two minutes.

    • @BBD40
      @BBD40 Před 4 měsíci

      Are you his neighbor

  • @DilynHorton
    @DilynHorton Před měsícem

    Stopped the video soon as he says “blade” when referring to the guide bar!

  • @keithmorris341
    @keithmorris341 Před rokem +1

    I do like the saw but dont care for single bolt to hold bar on its dangerous

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před rokem

      Yeah - agree, wonder why they did that …

    • @fractuss
      @fractuss Před rokem

      What makes it dangerous?

    • @keithmorris341
      @keithmorris341 Před rokem

      @@fractuss well its constantly coming loose chain has come off while cutting glad I had boots on

    • @fractuss
      @fractuss Před rokem

      @@keithmorris341 Yea that can't be good.

    • @keithmorris341
      @keithmorris341 Před rokem

      @@fractuss but starts every time and cuts like a bad dog just keep your wrench close😁

  • @rossmorrow3013
    @rossmorrow3013 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Oh dear!….😂

  • @deerek2013texas09
    @deerek2013texas09 Před měsícem

    Stihl is easier to work on. Also Stihl buy the oil and get 2 year warranty.

  • @johnwashingtoncountyor4954

    I don't doubt that your 450 is a good saw. Personally, I don't own/use chainsaws that only have one bar/chain retention nut.

  • @ozarkprepper1718
    @ozarkprepper1718 Před rokem +1

    First thing,throw away those gas and oil caps and get the old school caps.then take the screen out of the muffler

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před rokem

      I’ll check the muffler, thanks! But I kinda like a caps. What’s your issue with them ? Curious

    • @michaelbrown7387
      @michaelbrown7387 Před rokem

      I was wondering about the caps also. I have the old style ones on my Husky41, the new flip up style look not as tough, but much easier to use.

  • @Heath_Conley_I_Am
    @Heath_Conley_I_Am Před rokem +1

    i pronounce it skr inch

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před rokem

      nice ... you're prob correct. i have no idea what it's actually called... lol .. how about we call it chainsaw wrench ! spelled - scrench

  • @fractuss
    @fractuss Před rokem +1

    Craftsman makes ok hand tools. That's it. Don't buy anything that requires electricity or gasoline.

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před 11 měsíci

      yeah, the chainsaw didn't last, but pretty sure it was like $120 bucks on sale... had old set of craftsman drills/drivers, they held up pretty good ! But in general, I agree

    • @fractuss
      @fractuss Před 11 měsíci

      @@FamilyDIYtv Their hand tools were once ok, although they sometimes honored their "lifetime guarantee" with non-craftsamn replacements rendering the guarantee somewhat less than lifetime. Also as my buddy once pointed out, their power tools featured egg shaped bearings. I can't argue with that assessment from my experience.

    • @chrisloesch1870
      @chrisloesch1870 Před 4 měsíci

      @@fractuss Pretty much. Ever since they started outsourcing their stuff to China they went down the shitter in quality. I won't buy ANYTHING Craftsman or Kobalt. Junk throwaway tools.

  • @robotpizza
    @robotpizza Před rokem +1

    It's a nice chainsaw, but can't stand the stupid automatic bar oiler

    • @fractuss
      @fractuss Před rokem

      Homeowner models don't come with a manual option that I am aware of.

    • @fractuss
      @fractuss Před rokem +1

      Also why?

    • @johndunawayiii4663
      @johndunawayiii4663 Před 8 měsíci

      Because it doesn't oil near enough. If you're in cedar or something with a lot of sap it doesn't put our near enough oil to compensate. I just bought one a couple months ago to replace my bigger Mcculloch and it runs great but the oiler just doesn't do the job. I have two smaller Echo that are adjustable and never had any kind of oiling issue with them. From what I've read this is a common issue with the 450.

  • @josephr3374
    @josephr3374 Před rokem +1

    My Husqvarna died after 6 hrs use and they wouldn’t honour the warranty. Claimed improper fuel mixture even though it was brand new container, premium fuel and proper 50:1 mix. Unbelievable. Buyer beware when you get a Husqvarna lemon they won’t honor warranty.

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před rokem

      WHAT !!!! thats crazy ....

    • @fractuss
      @fractuss Před rokem

      Sounds like an unscrupulous dealer.

    • @chrisloesch1870
      @chrisloesch1870 Před 4 měsíci

      @@fractuss dealers make or break the brand, just ask GM. The dealers were 75% of the problem in the 70's, 80's, and 90's.

  • @manicjsvision444
    @manicjsvision444 Před 2 lety

    On the second use.....pull cord ripped right out. Cheap plastic parts on the inside of the pully assembly. It's an over rated piece of sh#t.

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před 2 lety

      O jeez ! What did you get instead ? Stihl?

    • @manicjsvision444
      @manicjsvision444 Před 2 lety +1

      @@FamilyDIYtv I didn't by another chainsaw. I bought this exact model Husqvarna 2 weeks ago (used it one Saturday) 😑. This past weekend the pullcord rips out. If name / quality is what people are paying for....this manufacturer needs to do better.

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před 2 lety

      @@manicjsvision444 can't argue with you one that ! I'd be pretty upset, especially if i had work to do and was stuck. i had an issue with their backpack blower, i couldn't find one with a serial number, hence i couldn't register it, hence i couldn't get warranty. I was pretty upset and had me wondering - how do you forget to put the serial number sticker on a machine you're building... tried multiple stores to over a few months. had my puzzled...

    • @georgedavall9449
      @georgedavall9449 Před 2 lety +1

      Probably coming form a dude that ‘drop starts’ the saw, yanking the mother freakin crap outta the starter assembly, when it’s an easy start. Sheesh

  • @dougie-thugie
    @dougie-thugie Před 2 lety

    that saws a piece of shit. I've cut 10 cords a year, about 4 years in with the 450. the shutoff lever broke, it only takes shit laminate bars, that bend easy. this chainsaw is hard to start and shuts itself off randomly and it's hard to start again, after its been running for 5 to 10 minutes. it doesn't hold up where I live in ne Washington. I'm cutting cedar, Doug fir and tamarac. its weak

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před 2 lety

      damn, that stinks. did you replace it yet? what are you gonna replace it with ?

    • @popsnorthcutt1741
      @popsnorthcutt1741 Před 2 lety +2

      I bought one from a pawn shop and it has been great. Fuel quality is really important with saws. Non ethanol fuel is the best to use

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před 2 lety

      @@popsnorthcutt1741 is the premixed gas ethanol free ? i’ve been using that primary in my saw ….

    • @popsnorthcutt1741
      @popsnorthcutt1741 Před 2 lety

      @@FamilyDIYtv it should be, it usually says on the can. I buy it out of the pump at a local fueling place. It’s kinda hard to find and the last I bought was $6.60/gal.

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před 2 lety

      @@popsnorthcutt1741 OmG ! 6.60 a Gallon …. i’ll have to start looking for it. i’ve never seen it but i’ve never really looked for it. i’m in PA… wonder if a regional thing ???

  • @codydeaton2744
    @codydeaton2744 Před rokem

    Tell me you know nothing about chainsaws without telling me you know nothing about chainsaws…. I’ll go first!!

  • @timmyeffler4331
    @timmyeffler4331 Před rokem

    Well I will say this I’ve been in the tree business off and on for 25 years, and I have owned about every saw u can think of and by far stihl is the best saw wise there is and then echo beats out husqvarna , I have one of these 450 rancher and it’s a good saw but nothing like a stihl or echo, and with that being said by watching your video you don’t have much experience with a saw, that was one of the first things I noticed when I saw you cutting with your craftsman and just to be honest craftsman is the most lame chainsaw I’ve ever seen, no comparison whatsoever with the 450 rancher , but anyway I would leave the tree cutting up to a experience tree guy or girl because your a accident waiting to happen, and be sure to wear your hardhat sawing fire wood that way nothing hits you in the head when instead of wasting your money on that hardhat u should have purchased chaps instead because the way you run a saw your going to need a pair u think it cuts thru that log like butter wait till it jumps back and hits that leg , I could understand a hardhat taking down trees but sawing fire wood there useless I mean u did state that you left the take downs to your personal arborist , that u would have thought would have gave you some tips on what P.P.O to buy for the job your going to be doing. One thing for sure is you might be missing a limb but you won’t have any damage to your head unless u don’t have your hardhat on when u cut your leg off and you fall and bump your head, but I don’t think a bump on the head is going to compare any where close to that saw cutting thru your leg like butter, but anyway be sure to wear that hardhat and don’t worry about any chaps and always cut with the tip of the blade, oh by the way don’t you think it would be called a blade saw instead of a chainsaw if they took blades, SMH so I’m thinking the reason there called a chainsaw is because they take a bar and chain , and don’t get caught up in a tree with a dead battery on your trim saw which I would take it over 2 craftsman saws any day, thanks for your review on the 450 rancher because i really learned alot from it, that it cuts like butter, and has more power than a craftsman, and that I need to worry more about my head than legs cutting firewood and how there warranty is better than any other competitor out there , echo has the same 5 year warranty but stihl on the other hand doesn’t, that’s because they don’t need one because they don’t break as long as there used right and the fuel is being mixed and oil is being put it when it needs it and the (BLADE) stays sharp at all times . Thanks for your info

    • @Joe_Snuffy7
      @Joe_Snuffy7 Před rokem

      Less coffee, and look up the difference between they're, their, and there. Look up the difference between your and you're while YOU'RE at it. I would also go over punctuation, and run-on sentences....just sayin. Dude is trying, and YOU'RE being a tool.

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před rokem

      wow !

    • @utrutr6013
      @utrutr6013 Před rokem +3

      Dang dude...Snarky much? Or are you just drunk and putting your trolling cap on tonight?

    • @michaelpandorf7210
      @michaelpandorf7210 Před rokem

      Seriously man, that's a douschebag comment. The guy said he's not a pro and recommends it for homeowners like himself. What, you want a pat on your back because you work in the tree cutting business and know how to use a saw better than a homeowner? Dude, you cut down trees. That doesn't take much knowledge, sorry dude it's a labor position I wouldn't be proud of to be honest. I'm a brick and stone mason and I try to give people good advice when theure clearly in over their heads, not put them down and insult them. Take your little attitude, ya low level tree cutting laborer, and take a hike! We don't need your sh!tty take on it!

    • @fractuss
      @fractuss Před rokem +2

      What in the world?

  • @MisdemeanorThoughts
    @MisdemeanorThoughts Před 2 lety

    Well your other saw was $120. It crapped out after 3 years. Sooo. For $240 you could get 6 years out of two of those crappy craftsmen. But if you would have bought the extended warranty from lowes or Home depot than you could have just traded it back in for a new one. Sooo. You’re not exactly economically in the green with this husky. In fact. You probably screwed yourself. Since all of the fuel now has ethanol in it, even 2cycle oil won’t stop your carburetor from gumming up during storage. And warranty’s don’t protect against that. And you obviously aren’t the type of guy who PMCS’s you tools. I guarantee your craftsman just needed a carb clean/rebuild or a new one. Which is like $30. Oh well. You’re paying for the privilege. It’s your money. Spend it how you want to.

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před 2 lety +3

      LOL, thanks for the laughs - please subscribe and like for more PMCS Tips & Tricks. Here's your first tip - with little to no information, it's never a good idea to assume so much (as done in your comment), especially when every assumption is wrong, it doesn't come across very well.
      Don't forget to like and subscribe !
      Mike

    • @MrSoup2121
      @MrSoup2121 Před 2 lety +2

      Well played. No idea why they would comment that. One of my favorite sayings: Nothing is often the right thing to do and always an intelligent thing to say. Apparently they haven't heard it...

    • @FamilyDIYtv
      @FamilyDIYtv  Před 2 lety

      @@MrSoup2121 i appreciate you and i’m thinking they were just having a bad day.
      I like you saying, i’m going to remember that one.
      Thanks !
      Mike

    • @MisdemeanorThoughts
      @MisdemeanorThoughts Před 2 lety

      @@FamilyDIYtv the economics is a fact in this matter. Literally look at the cost analysis itself. It’s real simple math. And if you really did PMCS than you would have saved money. So. I believe that is a safe assumption. It’s ok to laugh at things sometimes. I’m just calling you out on your bullshit. Welcome to the internet. And if I come across as “cross”. Well. Hi there. It’s me! Get thicker skin. Thanks for the laughs! I can do this all day with YOUR own publicly offered material.

    • @MisdemeanorThoughts
      @MisdemeanorThoughts Před 2 lety

      @@MrSoup2121 hey, chummmmp. If you look at the cost you’ll see what I’m saying. If you can do simple math. And people comment on publicly offered material. Welcome to the internet. And the world. If you get the need to affirm this guys choice of response than I guess you’re also the type to look for confirmation in everything else. In other words, neither of you can stand on your own. Again: look at the cost analysis I provided. Can you refute it? That’s why I commented. Apparently you haven’t the ability to utilize critical thinking skills. Good luck though. Oh yeah. Just so you’re not confused: I commented on YOUR comment. Now go tell mommy.