# 455 Rancher vs CS-400: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the 455 Rancher (Husqvarna) and CS-400 (Echo) among chainsaws.

## Side by side

| Spec | 455 Rancher | CS-400 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $589.99 | not published |
| Brand | Husqvarna | Echo |
| Power source | gas | gas |
| Bar length (in) | 20 | 18 |
| Engine cc or voltage | 55.5 cc | 40.2 cc |
| Weight (lb) | 13.2 | 10.1 |
| Anti vibration | Yes | Yes |
| Tool less chain tensioning | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic oiler | Yes | Yes |

## Key differences

- Bar length (in): 455 Rancher 20 vs CS-400 18
- Engine cc or voltage: 455 Rancher 55.5 cc vs CS-400 40.2 cc
- Weight (lb): 455 Rancher 13.2 vs CS-400 10.1

## What reviewers say

**455 Rancher** — Only one whitelisted tester, Pro Tool Reviews (Jan 2024), covered the exact 455 Rancher; it names the saw its best professional pick for cutting firewood, praising a low-vibration 55cc engine that 'cuts through firewood like butter,' toolless air-filter access and single-screw chain tensioning. No lab-measured numbers were reported. (1 sourced review.)

**CS-400** — Only one whitelisted tester, Pro Tool Reviews, published a genuine hands-on field test of the exact Echo CS-400 18-inch; other coverage (Consumer Reports, enthusiast blogs) fell off-whitelist and was excluded. Two professional tree-trimmers rated performance 9/10, praising the tool's perfect balance, easy two-pull i-30 starting and butter-smooth cutting through a palm stump, decking and small trees. The flags are loud ~107 dB full-throttle operation that demands hearing protection, a Value score of only 7/10 on price, and the tester's own caveat that long-term reliability was not assessed. (1 sourced review.)

## Sources

- 455 Rancher: https://www.husqvarna.com/us/chainsaws/455-rancher/ (husqvarna.com, verified 2026-06-19)
- CS-400: https://www.echo-usa.com/getattachment/07628055-6ed6-492b-9057-0bce6550dbed/CS-400es_1112_120913.pdf (echo-usa.com, verified 2026-06-19)

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Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, 455 Rancher ($589.99) vs CS-400 (not published) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/chainsaws/husqvarna-455-rancher-vs-echo-cs-400/
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