Stihl farm boss vs husqvarna rancher
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They are both comparable saws. Go with the dealer that gives you the warm and fuzzy feeling. A dealer is worth a lot.
bucknfeller
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I'm sure you will get a plethora of opinions on here, but my preference would be the husky 455 over the ms290.
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I have a 05 455 rancher that has cut a lot of wood, and runs great. The dealer that sold it to me sells both.
My local dealer is not real good but we have some in the surrounding towns, I like the husky dealer in town and we have a tractor supply that carries husky stuff! That may be what has me second guessing the huskys cause they are sold everywhere and the stihl only has dealers. I don't know maybe I'm over thinking it, I wished I had the money to just go buy both
Not a big fan of either saw, but the 290 is a well built saw for what it is. I've also seen 455's stand up to heavy use pretty well. The filtration on the 455 is far better than the 290 as well. If you can stretch you budget check out the Husky 359, it's a pro saw at a great price point.
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bucknfeller
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Farm Boss and Rancher used to be more of a semi-pro saw. Today they are both just glorified homeowner saws. They are both well suited for cutting enough firewood to heat your home for many years to come with proper care and maintenance. I personally like the lighter weight and feel of the 455. I guess the big question is how much, how big, and how often will you be cutting.
Bull!! The farm boss is still a great semi pro saw and will last the average guy a lifetime. Not to be mean, but you don't know what you're talking about.
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splitpost
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opcorn:Wrong, see what happens when you type faster than you think...
Never once was the 029/290FB a Semi Pro saw...
The original 55 was semi commercial build then went to the infamous 55 Rancher...then to the LOAD known as the 455 Rancher...
Glad I could help...now appologies please...
KenJax Tree
Terraphobic
Thats warm and fuzzy feeling got me 2 kids.
My thinking was quite clear, the 290 is a tough saw and I'll call it semi pro if I want to.
bucknfeller
Opportunistic Hooligan
Yeah ok, thats why you suggested a 359 right? The 290 is no more "semi-pro" than a Wild Thingy. IMHO of course.
How many 290 have you been inside?? The 359 is a pro saw with a mag case, only difference between it and a 357 is the top end.
KenJax Tree
Terraphobic
I never thought I would say this but I will let Saw Troll take it from here...
We all know he loves his MS 250 and MS 290
I never thought I would say this but I will let Saw Troll take it from here...
For the intended market it's a fine saw. I apologize for having a levelheaded and experienced point of view.
bucknfeller
Opportunistic Hooligan
I never thought I would say this but I will let Saw Troll take it from here...
I'll second that motion! :msp_biggrin:
And I have been inside several 290's, 310's and 390's. About revive another toasty 290 this weekend, nothing inside that impresses me!
