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MS 271 Farm Boss vs 455 Rancher
A sourced, side-by-side spec comparison. MS 271 Farm Boss is cheaper at $539.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Side by side
| MS 271 Farm Boss | 455 Rancher | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $539.99 (MSRP per stihlusa.com e-commerce page; dealer prices vary (often $479-$529)) | $549.99 (Common US dealer retail; Husqvarna US site does not publish a fixed MSRP (street $517-$589)) |
| Brand | Stihl | Husqvarna |
| Released | — | — |
| power source | gas | gas |
| bar length in | 18 | 20 |
| engine cc or voltage | 50.2 cc | 55.5 cc |
| weight lb | 12.3 | 13.2 |
| anti vibration | true | true |
| tool less chain tensioning | true | true |
| automatic oiler | true | true |
| release | — | — |
Sources — MS 271 Farm Boss: stihlusa.com (verified 2026-06-19). 455 Rancher: husqvarna.com (verified 2026-06-19).