Husqvarna
455 Rancher
$589.99
Best Chainsaws · head-to-head
455 Rancher vs Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw is cheaper at $379.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Greenworks
Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw
$379.99Cheaper
Which is better: the 455 Rancher or Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw?
The Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw is the cheaper at $379.99. The Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw 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 | Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $589.99 | $379.99 |
| Brand | Husqvarna | Greenworks |
| Released | — | — |
| Power source | gas | battery |
| Bar length (in) | 20 | 18 |
| Engine cc or voltage | 55.5 cc | 80 V |
| Weight (lb) | 13.2 | 10.8 |
| Anti vibration | Yes | Yes |
| Tool less chain tensioning | Yes | No |
| Automatic oiler | Yes | Yes |
| Release | — | — |
Sources — 455 Rancher: husqvarna.com (verified 2026-06-19). Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw: greenworkstools.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the 455 Rancher and Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Power source: 455 Rancher gas vs Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw battery
- Bar length (in): 455 Rancher 20 vs Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw 18
- Engine cc or voltage: 455 Rancher 55.5 cc vs Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw 80 V
- Weight (lb): 455 Rancher 13.2 vs Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw 10.8
- Tool less chain tensioning: 455 Rancher true vs Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw false
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.
Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw
Only one whitelisted tester, Pro Tool Reviews, has a hands-on field review of this exact 18-inch 80V Pro model (GCS80420). It scored 8.5/10, praised for gas-like cutting power and rugged build, with short run-time the main knock. No tester-measured benchmark numbers were published (only manufacturer specs). (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Gas-like cutting power; the 18-inch bar cleanly sliced 16-inch oak trunks; Rugged, gas-saw build feel — metal wrap-around handle and steel bucking spikes; Near-instant on-power versus competitors' start delay, plus quieter operation than gas.
Flagged: Short run-time on the 2.0Ah battery; needs spare packs for larger jobs; Heavy and hefty — not an ultralight in-tree saw; Can stall if pushed too hard into thick trunks.