Click to open expanded view STIHL 33RSC3-72 Oilomatic Rapid Super with 72 Drive Lengths should be for a 18" Bar? 81 links for 20"Bar????????
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I have used this 3/8" chain with 72 teeth on my 20" bar for a number of years with no problems at all. The Stihl packaging clearly states it is for a 20" bar with 72 teeth sections. Not sure where the 81 teeth requirement comes from...unless it is for a different 20" model saw than I have.
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I believe that may be a type "O". It must be 60 because I put this chain on my 290 stihl farm boss and it ruined the bar. It burned up and made the chain loose ,to the point of being very dangerous... I even tightened it as often as it needed. I finally took it to a sthil dealer. They said the chain was too wide for the bar and that's why it burned up...78.00$$ later..I now have the correct one.. I will sell the 33rsc3-66 Chain as it was not effected and is like new yet. Hope this helped... Dale H.
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Yes, .043 is the correct bar & chain, I found the saw can use the .050 because my wife was given the wrong bar (.050) & the .043 chain with a combo at a local store which will definitely not work! Chain wobbles in bar, took 1 cut to figure that out, the bars look alike except the .050 is slightly rounder on the end. So I bought a .050 chain to match the bar & it works fine. Of these two, the bars & chains must be matched on the bar gap & chain guide tail. The Stihl 180c is a newer version of the 018c (I have one of each) both will take the above mentioned bar & Chain combos & also the longer 16" Sets.
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best check with Oregon for the correct file size. They spec at least 2 different diameter files for .325 pitch chains
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well the 180 stihl is a bit small i use a 73cc husquavarna it cutts well but i dont want to get into production speed because its not realy for cutting a lot of board feet more for personal wood working but i also have a granberg mini mill for beams and i just use a husky 55 rancher 54cc equivalent to a stilh farm boss and with a RIPPING chain works fine a 32cc saw i dont think you are going to have the tork to power through but you want to let the saw do the work so your cuts are nice and true ripping chain wise i am not sure they have one in a .325 size chain but dont quote me grandbergs web site could tell you they sell ripping chain if you do get the 777 its very simple to assemble keep all the nuts loose till you get it all squared up and lock them all down tite. one more thing when cutting soft woods cedar and pine cutting speeds are much faster in like 3 hrs i cut 12-14 2ftwide by 9 long cedar logs into 1.25in thick boards just keep your teeth sharp and no problem
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Nope, the link count, pitch, and gauge are all wrong. You need a .325 inch pitch, a .063 gauge, and 81 link.count
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All my saws are Stihl and while different lengths which is no mind, have the same pitch which is the controlling number. So mine are all 3/8 pitch and that is the size grind wheel i use. Given where the cut of the chain is on the outside and in the cut curl i imagine you could pretty reasonably muddle through a wider pitch chain if you were consistent in your sharpening attack.
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I don't know. I have a Big Boyz Toyz saw and had to adapt because I changed the bar from 10" to 8". They could not help so I searched the net until I located a bar which resembled the original. It works OK for me as I drilled an extra hole to enable me to adjust the slack as the bar is only about 2" in width. I would suggest there are other factors to take into account. I suspect the drive sprocket on my saw is purpose made and could be slightly smaller in diameter than standard. For me it was an experiment that has worked. When the chain stretches, as they do, I will need to get it shortened by one link. Hope this helps with your choice.
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The 460 is a powerful saw that runs the 24" bar extremely well. Have a friend who bought the 20" model and after using mine, won't give it back! Some friend!! Chains are readily available at Tractor Supply or within 2 days online. Always keep an extra on hand incase you hit the ground. This saw blows away my older 20" Stihl.
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I really don't know, I could not use them. I should have returned them but by the time I went to use them it was already passed the return date. Reason they were supposed to have a 5/8ths arbor they did not ant one I did finally got on was not in on the shaft all the way and it scored the safety on the saw. I have 3 of them. They looked good. I wish I could get ride of them.Hope this heled.Rene
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I have a 24" and an 18" for a similar chainsaw. It should run the 24" fine but if you are cutting small stuff and/or limbing it is easier and--more importantly--safer to run a shorter chain. I love the saw though; I'm still cleaning up from Sandy.
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I have the MS441 C-M and it powers the 36" bar and the 36" Alaskan Mill with no problems. If you just take your time and cut the wood while it is still green you should have no problem - just take your time. I have also used the Stihl MS391 and it powers just fine with a 28" bar. Obviously the greener the wood you are cutting the easier the saw will cut. Hope this helps.
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I have a 450 rancher Husquvarna with the 20 inch bar. As one of the guys before me said, the size of the log your cutting will require a bigger, more powerful chainsaw. On standard I have 12-14 inch Douglas Fir and Alder logs I cut and the 450 does fine. I have not put on my ripping chain yet to see how this eases the time or load on the chainsaw. If your going to be milling large amounts of wood, then I would get a high quality chainsaw. I would pay attention to the sustained work load a chainsaw could handle and smaller ones with small engines may blow apart, such as my homelite 14 inch did. Hope this helps. I have a 450 rancher Husquvarna with the 20 inch bar. As one of the guys before me said, the size of the log your cutting will require a bigger, more powerful chainsaw. On standard I have 12-14 inch Douglas Fir and Alder logs I cut and the 450 does fine. I have not put on my ripping chain yet to see how this eases the time or load on the chainsaw. If your going to be milling large amounts of wood, then I would get a high quality chainsaw. I would pay attention to the sustained work load a chainsaw could handle and smaller ones with small engines may blow apart, such as my homelite 14 inch... » Read More I have a 450 rancher Husquvarna with the 20 inch bar. As one of the guys before me said, the size of the log your cutting will require a bigger, more powerful chainsaw. On standard I have 12-14 inch Douglas Fir and Alder logs I cut and the 450 does fine. I have not put on my ripping chain yet to see how this eases the time or load on the chainsaw. If your going to be milling large amounts of wood, then I would get a high quality chainsaw. I would pay attention to the sustained work load a chainsaw could handle and smaller ones with small engines may blow apart, such as my homelite 14 inch did. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I don't know the for sure but if you will check The Granburg web site you should be able to find the one you need. I have the one for a 20" bar and it is the smallest one they have. I know they have several packages for larger saws listen on line.
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The 1st order I placed was for the Oregon 541221 and that was the wrong one. After talking to Amazon service rep, she sent me Oregon 541655 and this was the right one. Make sure you check your sprocket teeth on your saw (ms290) and be sure it uses the low profile 3/8" pitch with .050"guage. Your owners book should tell you that info. My saw is the stihl 010 16" bar. It's an old one. This Oregon works very good on this saw. I also own a Stihl farm Boss 18" but would not put a Oregon on this one. I have a spare chain and sharpen the chain with the correct file I got from the Stihl dealer. Another suggestion-check with Oregon Company for the correct bar and chain kit for your saw. Hope this helps. The 1st order I placed was for the Oregon 541221 and that was the wrong one. After talking to Amazon service rep, she sent me Oregon 541655 and this was the right one. Make sure you check your sprocket teeth on your saw (ms290) and be sure it uses the low profile 3/8" pitch with .050"guage. Your owners book should tell you that info. My saw is the stihl 010 16" bar. It's an old one. This Oregon works very good on this saw. I also own a Stihl farm Boss 18" but would not put a Oregon on this one. I have a spare chain and sharpen the chain with the correct file I got from... » Read More The 1st order I placed was for the Oregon 541221 and that was the wrong one. After talking to Amazon service rep, she sent me Oregon 541655 and this was the right one. Make sure you check your sprocket teeth on your saw (ms290) and be sure it uses the low profile 3/8" pitch with .050"guage. Your owners book should tell you that info. My saw is the stihl 010 16" bar. It's an old one. This Oregon works very good on this saw. I also own a Stihl farm Boss 18" but would not put a Oregon on this one. I have a spare chain and sharpen the chain with the correct file I got from the Stihl dealer. Another suggestion-check with Oregon Company for the correct bar and chain kit for your saw. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I have actually seen bars and chains at my local store (Husqvarna brand) that are 24 inches and list the 455 Rancher as a fit. Have heard some using 24" bar and chain on this saw.
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Depending on the Drive style (spur/chuck) and type of live center, recommended is 18" I find with low profile ends I can get just over 19" but it is very tight getting the piece in between points. I would recommend not going past the 18" mark for anything.. Thinking Safety..