.404 on 661?

[ckliff]

Can I put .404 chain on the ms661cm?

 

[grizz55chev]

Can I put .404 chain on the ms661cm?

Yep

 

[Overlooker]

Can I put .404 chain on the ms661cm?

I'm guessing you would need a different drive sprocket and bar nose sprocket to match?? Just saying... T-A

 

[user 122190]

Go to your dealer, and they will fix you up. A real dealer, who employs someone that knows something about chainsaws.

 

[North by Northwest]

.404 with in .063 or .080 in harwood works well , in soft woods .058 is a better match , the bar length also determines how big a chain you can pull .The power of the 661 you probably could run full house , though I have favoured semi chisel in my smaller 70 c.c. class saws . The biggest advantage of .404 is stretch and breakage reduction along with abrasive dulling prevention in dirtier wood or bark conditions !

 

[Ted Jenkins]

This has been discussed several times before and yes there are pros and cons. the 661 was designed around a chain and speed. To alter that parameter will change the entire performance. It depends on what if this is practical. If you use a 36'' bar probably not a good choice. You are pulling a bigger wider chain at a high speed which will not do well. If you get the smallest of sprockets possible to slow down the speed of the chain pull a 30'' bar then maybe you might be impressed. Yes the 404 has some advantages under some conditions. It stays sharp longer but makes a bigger cut. Thanks

 

[ckliff]

Thanks for the replies. Looking at 20" for stumping.

 

[North by Northwest]

Thanks for the replies. Looking at 20" for stumping.

Lots of grunt with the 661 with 20 " bar , no problems there and plenty of oil production for the chain .

 

[ckliff]

 

[North by Northwest]

Looks like a few less stumps in Kansas !