I bought a used Stihl 044 and looking for a 24-28" bar and chain for it. Something good that won't break the bank.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
Looking for a 28" bar and chain
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fearofpavement
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Well, depends on how you define "good" and what would "break the bank". With bars, there is a pretty significant cost variation depending. You can probably get a bar/chain combo in a 24" sprocket nose bar for about $55. If you want a Stihl bar or higher end you're gonna be looking at $100 by the time you put a chain on it.
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Don't bother trying to buy one of the Stihl ES Light bars. 
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Im not sure what breaking the bank is because that is a relative term , but the new total light bars are pretty nice.
DonnerParty
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Tough to beat the Stihl and Cannon bars for durability. Stihl bars 28" and under are very reasonable for how they wear. I paid $59 for a new 28" Stihl ES bar a few weeks ago, but that was during a sale.
fearofpavement
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That was an exceptionally good price. If my local dealer had them for that, there would be some hanging on my wall.
DonnerParty
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Their everyday price on those bars is $69 plus tax. Considering how well they wear, I think that's quite reasonable for a German-made bar.
Thanks for all the suggestions and replies.
I have a new Stihl 291 with an 18" bar on it that's why I was thinking king of a 28" on this bigger saw. I guess I could go 24", but ten inches longer seems better.
I've never used a bar that long.
Any tips on it?
I have a new Stihl 291 with an 18" bar on it that's why I was thinking king of a 28" on this bigger saw. I guess I could go 24", but ten inches longer seems better.
I've never used a bar that long.
Any tips on it?
Here's my only suggestion (based on my limited experience). Try to avoid using the long bar when cutting small limbs and twigs as these long chains are easy to de-rail compared to shorter bars and chains.
If you can swing the change for a 28" light bar do it.
On stihls theres a 7 driver difference over a 24/5" and the 28" lights balance way better and most weigh around what a 20" standard bar weighs.
Our opinions ( some with solid experience on the subject ) and your money..good luck.
