Low Profile Pitch Chainsaw Chain, 55 Drive Links. The Oregon R55 AdvanceCut Saw Chain is an ideal choice for landscapers and homeowners who use small, low powered saws to cut trees and limbs to maintain their properties. … This
14′′, 3/8′′ pitch
chain fits several Stihl saws including 017, 019, MS 170, 018 and MS 191T.
Do all chains fit all chainsaws?
No, chainsaw blades are not universal, not every bar and chain will fit on your machine.
Chainsaw chains need to have the correct specification to fit on your bar
. If you have a chain that is too long or too narrow it will not fit. Mixing brands of chains is no problem as long as they are compatible.
Are Stihl chains better than Oregon?
Stihl chain
hold their edge a bit longer than Oregon
, but they also slightly harder to file. It is hardly noticable during normal maintnance (touch up before it gets dull), but obvious during more extended filing.
Will a Craftsman chain fit a Stihl chainsaw?
STIHL 63 PM3-56
chainsaw chain made in Switzerland with high quality steel. This chain fits Homelite, Poulan, Echo, Craftsman, Remington and others with the same specs. This is an upgrade replacement chain for the Oregon S56.
Can you use any brand chainsaw chain?
Mixing brands of chains is no problem,
provided you use compatible chains
. I'm no longer able to buy “original” chains for my old Homelite so I buy it off the roll at the local mower/chainsaw dealer, who also joins it up for me.
Can I put a bigger bar on my Stihl chainsaw?
Stihl's electric saws come in three different sizes: the MSE 140 can handle a bar between 12 and 16 inches,
the MSE 180 can take a bigger 18-inch bar
, and the MSE 220 takes a bar between 16 and 20 inches.
Can I put a shorter bar on my chainsaw?
Yes
, but you need a bar designed to fit on your saw. There are different designs for different saws, and the bar has to match the chain/sprocket configuration as well.
Are Stihl chains the best?
From our analysis,
Stihl seems to be the best brand of chainsaw brands
. This is based on their performance. … For Husqvarna, the original chains that come with Husqvarna chainsaws are great but if you are replacing you need to choose either a Stihl or an Oregon.
What chainsaw brand is the best?
Husqvarna and Stihl
are widely regarded as the two best manufacturers of chainsaws in the world. Either brand is likely to provide superior performance to nearly any other consumer brand on the market.
What is the fastest cutting chainsaw chain?
A full chisel chain
is a chain with square cornered teeth, and they're known for being the fastest cutting blade shape available.
Are all 20 chainsaw chains the same?
Chainsaw bars and
chains come in all different sizes and lengths
, so you can't just buy any old type at the store and expect them to fit on the chainsaw you have at home. The most important thing you'll want to do is to check the manufacturer's specifications for your particular brand and model of chainsaw.
Can you put a Stihl bar on a Poulan chainsaw?
Re: Stihl chainsaw bar interchange
The slot is the same
size
as the 3002 mount. Many of the large mount bars sold now have two sets of adjuster holes in them and thus will fit either the 3002 saws and the 070/090 saws. Too many chainsaws, not enough wood. Stihl, Husky, Craftsman, Mac, Homelite, Poulan.
Are Stihl and Echo chainsaw bars interchangeable?
The portion of the chain drive links that ride in the bar are
slightly different between Stihl and Echo
chains. The guide bar studs and chain tension adjustment are compatible.
Are all 16 inch chainsaw chains the same?
No
, these chains vary in terms of size and length. Look at the pitch, the gauge, the links, and the length to be sure that you are getting a compatible chain. Most specs are clearly displayed on the packaging. Consult the chainsaw owner's manual to make sure the metrics match up.
When should I replace my Stihl chain?
If heavily damaged
, replace chain. Chain must be replaced if badly worn. Check chain tension and cutter sharpness more frequently.
What size chain is on my Stihl chainsaw?
The Stihl company stamps its chains with a number, called a Marketing Number, that will help you identify the size of the chain.
Locate the Marketing Number stamped on the side of the chain
. This number consists of four or five characters, which may be letters or numbers.
