laynes69 said:I want an 18" for mine also. I cut a ash tree that was 28" in diameter and it was slow. I pulled out my 041 stihl and it was much better. Where do you guys get a more aggressive chain for the 455? Tsc only carries safety chains and I want something a little better.
I think that the 455 Rancher is under rated for the price range it's in.
Mine came with a 20", and I'd like to change to an 18" as soon as this one wears out. Don't need the 20" most of the time anyway.
Anyone ran a 24" bar on a 455? If so how did it do.
agreed...the oiler on mine is weak...had to thin down bar chain oil with 10W40the oiler is barely up to handling a 20"
Anyone ran a 24" bar on a 455? If so how did it do.
You'd be very dissappointed in the performance of that saw with a 24" bar on it. I'd keep it at 20 or below for that saw. What is the main reason you want a 24" bar on it? If it is to cut bigger wood, you can cut a 36 to 38" diameter tree witha 20" bar, the only advantage to a longer bar is the "not having to bend over to cut" factor, and for that a 24" bar isn't going to help you much. I run 28" bars on my saws, mainly for the not bending factor.......
But I'm running that 28" bar on a 72cc saw......
I'd go 16" Dave. Save weight and maximize the available power. Ask DexterDay how he liked his 455R 16" setup.
I guarantee you won't be happy with the power/speed. And you're likely to run out of oiler too. If you need a bigger bar for 1 job, beg, borrow, or rent a bigger saw. If you intend to run a 24" bar semi-regularly, I'd start looking for a bigger saw.
Where do you guys get a more aggressive chain for the 455?
I'd go 16" Dave. Save weight and maximize the available power
I beg to differ with most of these posters. I use a 24"bar on my 455 all the time it stays sharp longer than the 20 and allows me to attack most things it is practical for me to attack as an advanced homeowner user.
I have taken 120' pine trees and large oaks to firewood length pieces with no problem in reasonable time. If I was a professional and using the saw daily I would definitley go to a larger Husky or Stihl model but of you are a weekend warrior with a large wood lot dont be afraid to put the 24" bar on the 455 and have at it. Just keep an eye on chain oil, keep an extra chain around if the job is really big, keep the revs up, use plastic wedges to keep your cuts open and of course BE CAREFUL!
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