Husqvarna 460 Rancher
#5 in GasFull review
The saw for owners with large trees to fell and big rounds to buck, who don’t need a professional saw.
Amazon $649$649
The Husqvarna 460 Rancher is the better chainsaw overall, rated 3.4 to 3.0. The Husqvarna 460 Rancher leads on power and warranty. The STIHL MS 271 Farm Boss wins on value and weight. The STIHL MS 271 Farm Boss costs $159.01 less ($489.99 vs $649).
STIHL MS 271 Farm Boss
#15 in GasFull review
STIHL’s firewood and farm saw for owners who cut a lot of wood and want a dealer nearby.
STIHL $489.99$489.99
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Husqvarna 460 Rancher for power (60.3 cc engine vs 50.2 cc engine) and warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
- Choose the STIHL MS 271 Farm Boss for value ($24.50 per inch of bar ($489.99, 20 in bar) vs $27.04 per inch of bar ($649, 24 in bar)) and weight (12.4 lb (powerhead) vs 13.2 lb (powerhead)).
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 | Husqvarna 460 Rancher | STIHL MS 271 Farm Boss |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 24 $27.04 per inch of bar ($649, 24 in bar) | 33 $24.50 per inch of bar ($489.99, 20 in bar) |
| Power 25% | 100 60.3 cc engine | 61 50.2 cc engine |
| Weight 15% | 40 13.2 lb (powerhead) | 51 12.4 lb (powerhead) |
| Bar 10% | 100 24 in bar | 100 20 in bar |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Husqvarna 460 Rancher | STIHL MS 271 Farm Boss | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Bar length | 24 in | 20 in |
| Chain speed | 65.6 ft/s | - |
| Chain pitch | 3/8 in | .325 in (RM3) |
| Automatic oiler | Yes | - |
| Tool-free chain tension | - | No |
| Power | ||
| Engine or battery | 60.3 cc, 3.6 hp | 50.2 cc, 3.5 hp |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 13.2 lb (powerhead) | 12.4 lb (powerhead) |
| Anti-vibration | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |