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Problem with Husky Rancher

Started by petefrom bearswamp, October 09, 2020, 09:07:28 AM

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petefrom bearswamp

I purchased a 460 rancher last may.
First problem it came with that anti kickback chain which sucks so I bought 2 Oregon 72s
Keeps throwing the chain and bent one tooth on the sprocket nose also burred the bottom of the drive links and bent one other link.
This has been a recurring problem.
Any input is appreciated.
Kubota 8540 tractor, FEL bucket and forks, Farmi winch
Kubota 900 RTV
Polaris 570 Sportsman ATV
3 Huskies 1 gas Echo 1 cordless Echo vintage Homelite super xl12
57 acres of woodland

Real1shepherd

Floating rim sprocket or spur drive?

Kevin

sawguy21

What guage is the bar? Here the saw is sold with .058
old age and treachery will always overcome youth and enthusiasm

petefrom bearswamp

Kevin, spur sprocket
Sawguy .50
My son has the same saw with 24" bar and his has come off once.
Mine has ruined portions of 4 chains so far.
Kubota 8540 tractor, FEL bucket and forks, Farmi winch
Kubota 900 RTV
Polaris 570 Sportsman ATV
3 Huskies 1 gas Echo 1 cordless Echo vintage Homelite super xl12
57 acres of woodland

sablatnic

I believe it was sold with 73 chain and bar where I live. Check the bar again.

Patrick NC

I have a 460 out in the shed, so I just went and checked what mine has on it. It's a 20" bar , 72 dl .58. 
Norwood HD36, Husky 372xp xtorq, 550xp mk2 , 460 rancher, Kubota l2501, Case 1845 skid steer,

petefrom bearswamp

The bar that came with it is a 24", 50 gauge
Im going to call Husky customer support Monday
Manual that came with is specifies 72 link .050 chain
Kubota 8540 tractor, FEL bucket and forks, Farmi winch
Kubota 900 RTV
Polaris 570 Sportsman ATV
3 Huskies 1 gas Echo 1 cordless Echo vintage Homelite super xl12
57 acres of woodland

lxskllr

What are you cutting with it? I've had issues cutting brush with the small nose consumer bars. Stuff will catch the chain, and pull it off the bar. I have less of an issue with broader nosed bars. By default, I replace the bar on my small saws with a WoodlandPro bar. They work better for my purposes.

Patrick NC

Quote from: petefrom bearswamp on October 10, 2020, 08:19:43 AM
The bar that came with it is a 24", 50 gauge
Im going to call Husky customer support Monday
Manual that came with is specifies 72 link .050 chain
24" bar should be 84 links. 
Norwood HD36, Husky 372xp xtorq, 550xp mk2 , 460 rancher, Kubota l2501, Case 1845 skid steer,

sawguy21

3/8 x 72 drivers shouuld fit a 20" bar. That chain on a 24" is way too much for a 460.
old age and treachery will always overcome youth and enthusiasm

petefrom bearswamp

LXS Should have been clearer, I am using the 20" bar and chain, cutting some 16 to 24" cherry  for firewood
These were left over as cut offs from a sale of timber.
Another problem is when buried in the log the bar fills with sawdust causing the chain to bind up.
IMO it was a mistake buying this saw.
At my age I figured a homeowner saw would be sufficient for my needs, but not so.
Should have gone for the 562xp or even the 572xp.
Sawguy, I agree on your assessment of the 24" bar which is why I bought the 20"

Kubota 8540 tractor, FEL bucket and forks, Farmi winch
Kubota 900 RTV
Polaris 570 Sportsman ATV
3 Huskies 1 gas Echo 1 cordless Echo vintage Homelite super xl12
57 acres of woodland

lxskllr

I wouldn't give up on it yet. I think the 460's a pretty well regarded saw in its class. It certainly isn't supposed to throw chains. I can't say what the issue is, but it doesn't sound fatal to me. Just a matter of getting it figured out.

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