Husqvarna
455 Rancher
$589.99
Best Chainsaws · head-to-head
455 Rancher vs 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw is cheaper at $259. Every spec and price links to its source.
Ryobi
40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw
$259Cheaper
Which is better: the 455 Rancher or 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw?
The 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw is the cheaper at $259. The 40V HP Brushless 14" 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 | 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $589.99 | $259 |
| Brand | Husqvarna | Ryobi |
| Released | — | — |
| Power source | gas | battery |
| Bar length (in) | 20 | 14 |
| Engine cc or voltage | 55.5 cc | 40 V |
| Weight (lb) | 13.2 | 11.38 |
| Anti vibration | Yes | — |
| Tool less chain tensioning | Yes | No |
| Automatic oiler | Yes | Yes |
| Release | — | — |
Sources — 455 Rancher: husqvarna.com (verified 2026-06-19). 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw: ryobitools.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the 455 Rancher and 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Power source: 455 Rancher gas vs 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw battery
- Bar length (in): 455 Rancher 20 vs 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw 14
- Engine cc or voltage: 455 Rancher 55.5 cc vs 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw 40 V
- Weight (lb): 455 Rancher 13.2 vs 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw 11.38
- Tool less chain tensioning: 455 Rancher true vs 40V HP Brushless 14" 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.
40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw
No sourced tester review yet.