
Husqvarna 450S Rancher
Description
Husqvarna 450S is a landowner chainsaw designed to tackle everything from forestry tasks like felling, cutting, and limbing to cutting firewood. Based on the reliable 400 series, this light chainsaw boasts a reinforced, robust design to increase product lifetime. It is equipped with a powerful and optimized 2.4 kW X-Torq® engine for increased performance. The refined starting procedure is further improved by the Smart Start® feature. Additional features, such as colored felling marks and captured bar nut, enhance the overall experience.
The 450S Rancher shares the same powerhead design as the 445S but delivers more horsepower (3.2 HP) and is part of Husqvarna’s best-selling Rancher series.
The 450S offers improved cutting capacity and efficiency, making it ideal for landowners tackling tough, demanding jobs.
The 450S has a 50.2 cc engine and comes with a 20" bar (recommended range: 13"–20").
The 450S uses the SP33G X-Cut chain.
Features include Smart Start®, quick-release air filter, captured bar nuts, visible felling marks, and a flip-up fuel cap.
The 450S includes LowVib®, inertia-activated chain brake, and side-mounted chain tensioning.
The 450S Rancher comes with a 2-year limited warranty for residential use. You can extend your warranty up to 5 years by purchasing at least 96 fl. oz. of Husqvarna pre-mixed fuel & oil at the same time as your chainsaw and registering your product online.
The warranty does not cover normal wear parts (such as air filters, spark plugs, chains, etc.), damage from improper maintenance, misuse, use of non-approved fuels (E15/E85), or commercial/rental use.
Using the chainsaw for commercial, agricultural, or rental purposes, failing to perform required maintenance, or using non-approved fuels will void the warranty.
Take your product and proof of purchase to an authorized Husqvarna servicing dealer. You are responsible for transportation costs. Registration is recommended but not required for service.
Keep your proof of purchase (receipt) for the entire warranty period, as Husqvarna may require it for verification before performing warranty work.
20% faster cutting*
Improved cutting capacity for increased efficiency and productivity. *Compared to the Husqvarna 450 Rancher®.
Husqvarna patented hybrid crankcase
Newly designed crankcase made of plastic and metal to provide increased robustness, performance and longevity
Powerful and Efficient X-TORQ® Engine
Great power and efficiency
Smart Start® Technology
Specially-designed engine and starter for easy and fast starting with minimum effort
Air Purge
Air purge removes air from carburetor and fuel system for easy starting.
Air Injection™ Technology
Centrifugal air cleaning system expels larger dust and debris particles before they reach the air filter to help improve engine life
LowVib® Technology
Effective LowVib® dampeners absorb vibration, sparing the user’s arms and hands.
Quick-Release Air Filter
Easily remove and replace the filter after cleaning
Retained bar nut
The retaining function prevents loosing the bar nut.
Snap-Lock Cylinder Cover
Saves time when changing spark plugs and cleaning
Fuel Indicator
Transparent fuel indicator makes it easy to check fuel level
Inertia-Activated Chain Brake
Effective inertia-activated chain brake reduces the likelihood of injury due to kickback.
Flip-Up Fuel Cap
The flip-up fuel cap is easy to open and close when refueling, even if you are wearing thick gloves.
Felling Marks
Dedicated marks for increased felling precision
Automatic oil pump
Adjusts oil flow as needed to ensure optimal bar & chain performance
Auto return stop switch
When the stop switch has been used, it is automatically reset to facilitate the next start.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Husqvarna |
| Condition | New |
| Power output1 | 3.2 hp |
| Cylinder displacement | 50.2 cm³ |
| Torque, max. | 2.6 Nm |
| Torque, max. at rpm | 6,900 rpm |
| Chain speed at max power | 60.7 fts |
| Clutch engagement speed (±120) | 4,150 rpm |
| Electrode gap | 0.02 in |
| Idling speed | 2,800 rpm |
| Ignition module air gap | 0.01 in |
| Maximum power speed | 9,600 rpm |
| Oil pump type | Automatic |
| Spark Plug | Champion RCJ7Y, Husqvarna HQT-1R, NGK BPMR7A |
| Recommended bar length, min | 13 in |
| Pitch | .325" |
| Recommended bar length, max | 20 in |
| Chain type | SP33G |
| Bar length | 50 cm |
| Bar length (inch) | 20 in |
| Sprocket type | Spur 7 |
| Gauge | 1.3 mm |
| Weight (excl. cutting equipment) | 11 lbs |
| Sound pressure level at operators ear | 106 dB(A) |
| Sound power level, guaranteed (LWA) | 116 dB(A) |
| Sound power level, measured | 114 dB(A) |
| Equivalent vibration level (ahv, eq) rear handle | 4.1 m/s² |
| Equivalent vibration level (ahv, eq) front handle | 3.9 m/s² |
| Oil tank volume | 0.55 US pint |
| Lubricant type (Engine) | Husqvarna 2 stroke or equiv. at 50:1 |
| Exhaust emissions (CO₂ EU V)2 | 718 g/kWh |























