A good value 18 in firewood saw with a long warranty for homeowners who cut a few cords a year.
Amazon $398.98The Echo CS-4510 is the better chainsaw overall, rated 3.6 to 3.4. The Echo CS-4510 leads on warranty, value and weight. The Husqvarna 460 Rancher wins on power and bar. The Echo CS-4510 costs $250.02 less ($398.98 vs $649).
The saw for owners with large trees to fell and big rounds to buck, who don’t need a professional saw.
Amazon $649Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Echo CS-4510 for warranty (5-year warranty vs 2-year warranty), value ($22.17 per inch of bar ($398.98, 18 in bar) vs $27.04 per inch of bar ($649, 24 in bar)) and weight (11.1 lb vs 13.2 lb (powerhead)).
- Choose the Husqvarna 460 Rancher for power (60.3 cc engine vs 45 cc engine) and bar (24 in bar vs 18 in bar).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every gas chainsaw; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Echo CS-4510 | Husqvarna 460 Rancher |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 43 $22.17 per inch of bar ($398.98, 18 in bar) | 24 $27.04 per inch of bar ($649, 24 in bar) |
| Power 25% | 40 45 cc engine | 100 60.3 cc engine |
| Weight 15% | 70 11.1 lb | 40 13.2 lb (powerhead) |
| Bar 10% | 75 18 in bar | 100 24 in bar |
| Warranty 20% | 100 5-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Echo CS-4510 | Husqvarna 460 Rancher | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Bar length | 18 in | 24 in |
| Chain speed | - | 65.6 ft/s |
| Chain pitch | - | 3/8 in |
| Automatic oiler | Yes | Yes |
| Power | ||
| Engine or battery | 45 cc | 60.3 cc, 3.6 hp |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 11.1 lb | 13.2 lb (powerhead) |
| Anti-vibration | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |
