ok..i've been searching the crap outta the site all afternoon and i can't really find a good answer for this. i've got a 460 on the way and i can't decide what size bar i want with it. i'd like to have a 28 for when i need it, but what is the best bar for the saw to "live" with? would a 20 or 24 be better all around, or would the 28 be a good all-around bar for it? would there be a point in having a 24 and 28?
new ms460 on the way, best bar combo
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24" makes for a very nice sized bar on a 460.
CentaurG2
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A 28” bar on a 460 should cover just about everything but why not get one of each??
sawinredneck
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I really like the balance of mine with the 25" bar on it. Not too nose heavy, not too tail heavy and has plenty of reach for most work.
I also have a 32" for mine but it is very nose heavy and I only use it when I need it.
I also have a 32" for mine but it is very nose heavy and I only use it when I need it.
What are you cutting?
hazard
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I have always ran a 20" on my 044. Could combo in large wood for me at least. I recently bought a 25" bar for it and I really like the balance. I would get one of each
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chris
gregz
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Go with a 7 pin, 24" 84 DL B/C. Nice combo. There's not alot of noticable
differance with a 28". You can fell,buck and do some limb'n
differance with a 28". You can fell,buck and do some limb'n
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CentaurG2
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Buy them both when you pick up the saw and get a couple of chains for each bar. The dealer should cut you a little slack on the extra bar and chains. My dealer wont budge on the price of a saw but he is real cool about extra bars, chains, gas, oil etc.
sawinredneck
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I'd say buy the 25" ES bar and a couple extra chains for now. If you find you need more bar then find a dealer and buy a GB Titanium and a couple of chains for it latter.
My reasoning is the ES bars seem to wear forever and you will be using it the most. The GB bars are good quality and could? be bought for a LOT less then the Stihl bars.
Just some thoughts.
My reasoning is the ES bars seem to wear forever and you will be using it the most. The GB bars are good quality and could? be bought for a LOT less then the Stihl bars.
Just some thoughts.
tanker
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Mine is almost perfect with the 25" bar and will cut almost anything you will need to cut but I also have a 36" bar for occasional use but has only been on 2-3 times. Scott
That's a good point. The 25" works well, but the 20" with a DP muffler cover (should be mandatory) and a carb adjustment is an awesome wood-eating machine!
A 28 for occasional use could well be a GB and likely just fine.
Might as well have typed that myself. Mine also has a 25" B&C it wears everyday that replaced the 36" it came with.
BloodOnTheIce
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Most 441's and 460's we sell have 24" bars, good balance and power for cutting hardwoods. Rarely do we get any call for 28" bars, most of the time if they go bigger than 24" they jump up to a 660 with a 32" bar.
2000ssm6
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I like the 25" and 32" on the 460.
Hlakegollum
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I would vote for 25" also. Why bother with 28"? not really much bigger
Slamm
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The 28" is obviously perfect for cutting through a lot of 24" trees or the bottom swell of the 20-24" trees from one side for speed. That being said, I'm talking about production cutting here.
For a homeowner, 25" is just about perfect, and that 460 will pull it easily.
My vote would be for the 25" bar. If you are bored it will pull a 32" very nicely too, so if you need to cut bigger stuff, jump to the 32", I think that would be a good combo.
My opinion, your money,
Sam
For a homeowner, 25" is just about perfect, and that 460 will pull it easily.
My vote would be for the 25" bar. If you are bored it will pull a 32" very nicely too, so if you need to cut bigger stuff, jump to the 32", I think that would be a good combo.
My opinion, your money,
Sam
