Zombiechopper
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I run 16" on my 460. Works beautiful like that
I just got some 13" GB bars milled out to Stihl mount too.
I just got some 13" GB bars milled out to Stihl mount too.
18 too small?
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Gypo Logger
Timber Baron
I agree 16" is enough for most firewood jobs.
John
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that must be a factory bar since stihls can't handle anything biggeropcorn:
Too short for ya?
well, i robbed a 18inch bar and put it on my 440, it balances perfectly!!!!!!!!!! if i lift it with 1 finger in the middle of the bar, it doesn't rock forward or backwards when i lift it. it is easy to move around and think it will be much more fun to use! now i just have to shop around for the right bar and chain prices!
i am looking around for an 18inch bar for the 440, i am not seeing much listed for the 440, maybe i just havre't found the right one yet. what other models will fit the 440? will a 290 or small fit on there?
Any bar for the 260-660 will fit. They all use the 3003 bar mount.
SawTroll
Information Collector
As someone else said - a lot of Stihl bars and also other ones will fit - you just have to find the right one! The selection is great, it just is a matter of knowing what you do, and why - and that is not easy to tell in a post on here!
The issue has been discussed over and over in the past - and if you find a "final answer" there, you found something that I never did!
The clue is to learn for yourself what all possible differences are about, and how they impact the final result!
Anthony_Va.
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I would go with a 20" if you want a smaller bar. You won't be able to tell any difference in cutting speed with a 20 over an 18 in a 440. A couple extra inches could'nt hurt anything. At least thats what my ole lady keeps telling me.
well, a 70cc saw is what i have and is what i am going to stick with...as long as an 18 doesnt hurt the engine at all(which it shouldn't as long as it is tuned?) i need to find a good dealer and speak with them and see what they have for me.
joecool85
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It's all relative, Brad. Yes, I consider a "big" saw to be larger than 70cc and more than 20" of bar. Most folks around here doing fire wood run a 45-50cc saw with a 16" bar and homeowners typically have 35-40cc Poulans. My largest saw is only 54cc and will be wearing an 18" or 20" bar when I get around to it.
splitpost
Nothing but 32:1
Go with the 20" B&C,if you stick around here long enough your gonna put big dogs on it and that will bring the usable cutting length back a couple inches anyway
Gypo Logger
Timber Baron
No way would I go longer than 20" on an 044.
John
John
splitpost
Nothing but 32:1
No way would I go longer than 20" on an 044.
John
is that your 044........looks like a :rockn:066
J.W Younger
ass kissing impaired
A solid 18" will balance perfect on that 044 and is about all you need to buck up to 20"stuff.
testlight
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18 ans 20 ?? Thats only 2 inches right? I would get the 20, especially considering you dogs are going to take up an inch or two of that.
I would try Baileys or Madsen's for you new bar.
I would try Baileys or Madsen's for you new bar.
Gypo Logger
Timber Baron
Glad you noticed, I didn't. Lol My bad. That was the fastest 066 I had. Can't remember who bought it. Wished I still had it.
John
ran across this old thread....update, i bought a 20inch yellow box bar and chain, i love it! i am glad i didn't go smaller, i think what blsnelling (?) said, any smaller and i don't need a power head that big. i just picked up a 310 that has been straight gassed, i am going to have that be my smaller 18 saw i could use all day. it is locked up, that is a different thread in itself.
oscar4883
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Do you have a Stihl dealer close to you? Stihl bars are probably the best bet for both money and durability. ES bars preferably. I just picked up a 20in. Stihl ES bar for 43 bucks new to give you an idea.
Swamp Yankee
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I hear ya
You should see the looks I get when I put a 17 inch bar on the PS7900 for stumping.
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