Husqvarna 465 Rancher

[pa firewood cutter]

i got myself a new saw yesterday it is a 465 rancher, I haven’t heard anything bad about theses saws, do any of my fellow members have one or have an experience with one?

 

[Dph1256]

I thought about getting one, instead I bought a home depot rental makita 6421. There wasn't much out there on the web about them. I like the auto tune, dislike plasticy clamshell. I would like to hear people's experience as well.

 

[FlyingDutchman]

The 460 Rancher in my opinion is an excellent, excellent saw. It has always beaten every Stihl saw I've ever picked up for either the weight or the money. A little more displacement is good on the 465.

My family has used the hell out of one for over 10 years and it's only needed a clutch drum because the sprocket wore out. It is by and large the most reliable piece of equipment I've ever owned.

A fella I know runs a tree service and the 460 Rancher is his go to mid weight saw in the bucket and on the ground. He finally cracked the plastic handle by the clutch cover after 5 years of hard daily service in a pro environment. Only thing besides gas and oil he's put into it is a carb adjustment after it quit running one day. I'll let him know about the 465 .

If the 465 can live up to my experience with the 460 it should be a great saw.

 

[user 122190]

I agree, it is likely a 460+

 

[grizz55chev]

The 460 and the 465 are 2 totally different animals.

 

[FlyingDutchman]

For better or for worse?

 

[grizz55chev]

Havent had my hands on the 465, but I own a 460 that’s a good firewood saw, a little heavy for its size, but very reliable and capable. The 465 is a slant cylinder auto tune, the reviews I’ve read are positive so far.

 

[pa firewood cutter]

ran it for awhile this morning, didn’t cut into anything bigger Than 12 inches, so far I like it, I expect it to really wake up In 20” wood and once it’s broke in.

 

[pa firewood cutter]

Running a 18 inch Carlton bar and chain.

 

[Dph1256]

Did some research on the differences between the 460 and 465

460 465
13.2 lbs . 13.45 lbs
Carb autotune
3.62hp 4.29hp
Small mount Large mount bar

Both have a 49mm bore with the 460 having a 32mm stroke. The 465 has a stroke of 34mm

 

[pa firewood cutter]

The 465 is husky’s answer to sthil ms391. In my opinion

 

[Metalmember]

I have owned my 465 for about 9 months now. I have ran over 5 gallons of fuel with it this season. Only when trying to cut up chestnut logs did the saw ever really bog down. It is so easy to start and operate. It is my absolute favorite saw for midsized jobs. This next 3 acre plot has a lot of great hardwoods I will get to drop and really looking forward to running the 465 as hard as it can run.

 

[grizz55chev]

I have owned my 465 for about 9 months now. I have ran over 5 gallons of fuel with it this season. Only when trying to cut up chestnut logs did the saw ever really bog down. It is so easy to start and operate. It is my absolute favorite saw for midsized jobs. This next 3 acre plot has a lot of great hardwoods I will get to drop and really looking forward to running the 465 as hard as it can run.

I have the 460 and a 350 that’s been slightly modified, the 350 is by far a better Saw! Still haven’t tried the 465.