Husqvarna
455 Rancher
$589.99
Best Chainsaws · head-to-head
455 Rancher vs Power+ CS1804
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Power+ CS1804 is cheaper at $399.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
EGO
Power+ CS1804
$399.99Cheaper
Which is better: the 455 Rancher or Power+ CS1804?
The Power+ CS1804 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Power+ CS1804 is the cheaper at $399.99. The Power+ CS1804 both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | 455 Rancher | Power+ CS1804 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $589.99 | $399.99 |
| Brand | Husqvarna | EGO |
| Released | — | — |
| Power source | gas | battery |
| Bar length (in) | 20 | 18 |
| Engine cc or voltage | 55.5 cc | 56 V |
| Weight (lb) | 13.2 | 12.25 |
| Anti vibration | Yes | — |
| Tool less chain tensioning | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic oiler | Yes | Yes |
| Release | — | — |
Sources — 455 Rancher: husqvarna.com (verified 2026-06-19). Power+ CS1804: egopowerplus.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the 455 Rancher and Power+ CS1804?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Power source: 455 Rancher gas vs Power+ CS1804 battery
- Bar length (in): 455 Rancher 20 vs Power+ CS1804 18
- Engine cc or voltage: 455 Rancher 55.5 cc vs Power+ CS1804 56 V
- Weight (lb): 455 Rancher 13.2 vs Power+ CS1804 12.25
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
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.)
Praised: Low-vibration 55cc engine cuts firewood easily; Strong value and performance at around $500; Toolless air-filter access and quick single-screw chain tensioning.
Power+ CS1804
One whitelisted source, Pro Tool Reviews, delivered a hands-on review of the EGO 18" CS1800 (the same 18" 56V chainsaw sold in the CS1804 kit SKU), rating it 9.4/10. The reviewer cut oak branches ranging 4"-12" and praised chain speed and cutting power, the LED light for storm cleanup, tool-free chain tensioning, metal bucking spikes, and the visual red chain-brake indicator, calling it strong value at $349 as a kit with a 5.0Ah battery and charger. Only minor gripes (slight chain chatter on the first cuts, and the saw not sitting flat on the oil-fill side). No lab-measured numbers were reported; all three cited quotes were verified verbatim in the fetched text. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Outstanding chain speed and cutting power through hardwoods like oak; Bright, well-placed LED light useful for storm cleanup; Tool-free chain tensioning, operable with bare or gloved hands.
Flagged: Slight chain chatter on the first few cuts if not started against the spikes; Saw does not sit flat on the oil-fill side, so refilling needs a second hand.