Husqvarna
455 Rancher
$589.99
Best Chainsaws · head-to-head
455 Rancher vs XCU04 (18V X2 LXT)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) is cheaper at $379.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Makita
XCU04 (18V X2 LXT)
$379.99Cheaper
Which is better: the 455 Rancher or XCU04 (18V X2 LXT)?
The XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) is the cheaper at $379.99. The XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) 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 | XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $589.99 | $379.99 |
| Brand | Husqvarna | Makita |
| Released | — | — |
| Power source | gas | battery |
| Bar length (in) | 20 | 16 |
| Engine cc or voltage | 55.5 cc | 36 V (2x18 V) |
| Weight (lb) | 13.2 | 8.3 |
| Anti vibration | Yes | Yes |
| Tool less chain tensioning | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic oiler | Yes | Yes |
| Release | — | — |
Sources — 455 Rancher: husqvarna.com (verified 2026-06-19). XCU04 (18V X2 LXT): makitatools.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the 455 Rancher and XCU04 (18V X2 LXT)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Power source: 455 Rancher gas vs XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) battery
- Bar length (in): 455 Rancher 20 vs XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) 16
- Engine cc or voltage: 455 Rancher 55.5 cc vs XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) 36 V (2x18 V)
- Weight (lb): 455 Rancher 13.2 vs XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) 8.3
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.
XCU04 (18V X2 LXT)
Only one whitelisted outlet, Pro Tool Reviews, covers the exact XCU04, and its piece is a spec-driven first look rather than a lab test, with no measured cut times or noise. It frames the 36V dual-18V saw as a quiet, low-maintenance gas alternative weighing 11.5 lbs. (1 sourced review.)
Praised: Positioned as a quiet, emission-free alternative with power rivaling a 32cc gas chainsaw; Manageable 11.5 lb weight even with both 18V batteries attached; Lower maintenance than gas: no spark plug, engine oil, or air filter.