Yooperforeman
ArboristSite Operative
Stihl chains had a large price increase,dealer says not to use Oregon chain on Stihl bar,says I need to change bars.Anyone else use Oregon chain on their Stihl.
Oregon chain on Stihl
- Thread starter Yooperforeman
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Ya dealer should not give such silly advice, before Stihl made chain I believe they factory fitted Oregon as OEM. You just need the right drive link count, right gauge and correct pitch. P.S While your shopping for chain, look for a new dealer to.
Yooperforeman
ArboristSite Operative
He's the salesman more than anything...no technical knowledge at all
SawTroll
Information Collector
True - that dealer either is full of BS, or he just is ignorant.
@Yooperforeman
Some Oregon dealers may not have the gauge and dl count you want though, so you may need to order it.
"Educate" yourself on the different Oregon models, so you know what Stihl models they can "replace". Ask here if in doubt.
Conquistador3
Le Comte de Frou Frou
I am presently running an Oregon LPX chain on my 290. Cuts as well as any Stihl chain I've used.
Problem is here it's Blount which increased chain prices, a lot: the difference in price is now measured in cents per loop...
Problem is here it's Blount which increased chain prices, a lot: the difference in price is now measured in cents per loop...
Gypo Logger
Timber Baron
Ask the dealer if it's ok to use Stihl chain on a Husky! Lol
Gypo Logger
Timber Baron
I asked my Dodge dealer if it was ok to put tires that came off a Ford and put them on my Dodge, even though the tires were the right size.
He said yes, as long as you take out the winter air and put in some summer air.
He said yes, as long as you take out the winter air and put in some summer air.
sunfish
Fish Head
Let me guess, your dealer does not sell Oregon chain?
Gypo Logger
Timber Baron
I just called my Stihl dealer and asked if I could use Oregon 75LG on my 088. He said yes, as long as you use Stihl barlube.
sunfish
Fish Head
Oregon makes good "blades" eh?
sunfish
Fish Head
I put a set of Oregon blades on my lawnmower last year, so far so good.
Gypo Logger
Timber Baron
Would it be ok if I use Stihl bolts on my Husky's?
sunfish
Fish Head
It's a Poulan Pro mower, guess it's all good?
sunfish
Fish Head
Yes, but you'll have to ask your Stihl dealer. I bet he will say yes and sell em to ya.
SawTroll
Information Collector
The last time I looked the prices were about the same here, and it had been that way for a long time. My favorite chain for the clean and green wood I usually cut is Oregon LP/LPX, closely followed by LGX and RS/RSC. I happily use either.
hayboy
ArboristSite Operative
My JD 445 zt wouldn't have anything else.
