550 XP

[foot]

Can you put a 3/8 chain bar & sprocket on a 550 ?

 

[Saw Dr.]

You can, but it will cut slower

 

[fuzz1500]

Can you put a 3/8 chain bar & sprocket on a 550 ?

Why would you want to do that ? 3/8 would cut slower . Cant think of a positive in switching .Leave it with the .325 and let her rip !!

 

[KenJax Tree]

The 3/8 on my 346 actually cuts a little faster


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[fuzz1500]

The 3/8 on my 346 actually cuts a little faster

I would never guess that . Guess anything is possible

 

[mdavlee]

3/8" is the best. You don't have to sharpen those itty bitty cutters in .325".

 

[gregn]

3/8" is the best. You don't have to sharpen those itty bitty cutters in .325".

+1

 

[foot]

what rim would i have to use ?

 

[bcaarms]

Get it ported. I have all my chains at 3/8. Not for speed, but because I only need one grinder and I only need one size of files.

 

[fuzz1500]

Get it ported. I have all my chains at 3/8. Not for speed, but because I only need one grinder and I only need one size of files.

Now thats a few good benefits !!

 

[firefighterwolf]

Can you put a 3/8 chain bar & sprocket on a 550 ?

Yes you can. Whether it cuts faster or slower has more to do with the condition of the chain than it does .325 vs 3/8.

If you already have another saw running 3/8 72 drive links, I highly recommend changing your 550xp to do the same. If not, most recommend running .325 chain like Oregon 20LP or the Stihl equivalent.

 

[hamish]

what rim would i have to use ?

3/8-7 small spline.

 

[Tundra Man Mike]

I use 3/8s but I cut stumps and have another saw that uses 3/8s and it make sharpening easier. I really like the 550XP.

 

[foot]

I have 4 other saws with 3/8 1 size makes it easy to keep up with the files. Plus i hate to file 325 chain .

 

[ktoom]

I switched from .325 18" to 3/8 16'' bar on my 545 and I thought it cut better. Gonna do the same to my 550xp.

 

[hotjava66]

3/8 on mine as well, for all reasons above.

 

[procarbine2k1]

I actually prefer .325 (a little smoother bumping the small stuff). But yes, 7t 3/8 vs. 7t .325, the 3/8 is a little quicker (same length bar, same <16 wood).

 

[Eric Modell]

I am going to do same. Working on going 3/8 .050 on every thing, less inventory on chains, files and Ido not have to switch grinding wheels.

 

[fuzz1500]

I actually prefer .325 (a little smoother bumping the small stuff). But yes, 7t 3/8 vs. 7t .325, the 3/8 is a little quicker (same length bar, same <16 wood).

Glad Im not alone on this one !!! hahahaha

 

[spike60]

I'm in the .325 camp myself. Think its a bit faster and smoother, but I don't think the difference is all that dramatic. Also prefer the lighter narrow profile bars that are common with .325.