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I would put the MS290 and the 455 Rancher in the same class saw. I've run both. Stock saws. I like the Rancher a little better. I don't know that it has any more power but it feels smoother in the cut. And runs smoother, too. It "feels" better too. Maybe that's what is meant by "balance". I've had 290's in the past. I currently have a 455.![]()
I would too never ran a 455 but that 55 is so dam light and mag case to boot. Now if it would stop oiling after its off.