Husqvarna 450S Rancher
#7 in GasFull review
The everyday Rancher for homeowners who cut their own firewood and drop the odd tree. A strong value at its price.
Amazon $499.99$499.99
The Husqvarna 450S Rancher rates 3.3 among gas chainsaws; the Husqvarna Power Axe 350i rates 2.9 among battery ones. The Husqvarna Power Axe 350i costs $20 less ($479.99 vs $499.99).
Husqvarna Power Axe 350i
#17 in BatteryFull review
For buyers who want a Husqvarna saw with long runtime for firewood and cleanup, and can wait out the slow charger.
Amazon $479.99$479.99
Prices 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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different power source classes (gas and battery), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own power source peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Husqvarna 450S Rancher | Husqvarna Power Axe 350i |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 31 $25 per inch of bar ($499.99, 20 in bar) | 11 $26.67 per inch of bar ($479.99 with battery and charger, 18 in bar) |
| Power 25% | 61 50.2 cc engine | 22 38.7 ft/s chain speed |
| Weight 15% | 71 11 lb (powerhead) | 100 7.7 lb (powerhead) |
| Bar 10% | 100 20 in bar | 75 18 in bar |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year warranty | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Husqvarna 450S Rancher | Husqvarna Power Axe 350i | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Bar length | 20 in | 18 in |
| Chain speed | 60.7 ft/s | 38.7 ft/s |
| Chain pitch | .325 in | 3/8 in mini |
| Automatic oiler | Yes | Yes |
| Tool-free chain tension | - | Yes |
| Power | ||
| Engine or battery | 50.2 cc, 3.2 hp | 40 V, 7.7 Ah battery |
| Battery energy | - | 277 Wh |
| Battery included | - | Yes |
| Brushless motor | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 11 lb (powerhead) | 7.7 lb (powerhead) |
| Anti-vibration | Yes | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |
| Released | 2026 | - |