Stihl narrow kerf .325 chain now available in U.S.

[esean]

Finally saw the Stihl 23 RS Pro chain in stock in Ohio. Anybody else seeing it in the states? Now I need to get a new saw that runs .325!!

 

[BradSt]

Been looking/waiting for it to hit the midwest. Have a valid US part number(s)?

 

[esean]

Sorry, the store's over an hour away. I may be back through there in a week or so - I'll try to get a #. They also had new loops of PS chain - I usually only see PS3.

 

[Wood Doctor]

So, Stihl woke up and wants to take more business away form Husqvarna? I'll pass.

 

[BradSt]

So, Stihl woke up and wants to take more business away form Husqvarna? I'll pass.

Does Husqvarna sell a NK .325 chain with a full chisel cutter? I thought they only had semi-chisel. Stihl 23RS Pro is full chisel, and no safety bumpers.

 

[Franny K]

Does Husqvarna sell a NK .325 chain with a full chisel cutter? I thought they only had semi-chisel. Stihl 23RS Pro is full chisel, and no safety bumpers.

What you thought above seems to be what I have been lead to believe. (seen on ebay for about $400 a roll) That would feed into the taking more business away from Husky.

Exactly what drive link numbers they make available will give an idea of whether they are really interested in catering to brand x saws. I was looking at Stihl chain yesterday on line and some loops can be ordered on line, then picked up, but in the 3/8 0.050 picco they had the husky sizes 45,52,56,62 in the chart but n/a. There was an 72 dl loop of 23RS not sure if it is the pro NK stuff but that would fit on Husky small mount bars.

 

[Overkill338]

Finally saw the Stihl 23 RS Pro chain in stock in Ohio. Anybody else seeing it in the states? Now I need to get a new saw that runs .325!!

Oregon has a .043 gauge .325 chain that I got to test in the field trials. They meant it for saws under 3 hp. It comes with a bar, chain, and sprocket, which is a 7T spur. I put the kit on my 241 with a 8T rim. Talk about fast cutting

 

[svk]

Oregon has a .043 gauge .325 chain that I got to test in the field trials. They meant it for saws under 3 hp. It comes with a bar, chain, and sprocket, which is a 7T spur. I put the kit on my 241 with a 8T rim. Talk about fast cutting

I’m assuming you had the Speedcut Nano? Is that semi chisel or full chisel?

 

[Overkill338]

I’m assuming you had the Speedcut Nano? Is that semi chisel or full chisel?

Yes, and it looked to be Hybrid is the only way I would describe it. Close to full chisel than a PM, but it was semi.

 

[svk]

Yes, and it looked to be Hybrid is the only way I would describe it. Close to full chisel than a PM, but it was semi.

Cool. I was planning on setting up a times test of a number of different chains on a smaller saw. Was planning on using a Husky 340 as the test saw. Will have to include this when I get around to it.

 

[Philbert]

Does Husqvarna sell a NK .325 chain with a full chisel cutter? I thought they only had semi-chisel.

@SawTroll has been asking for this for years!

Been looking/waiting for it to hit the midwest. Have a valid US part number(s)?

Link to related thread:
https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/stihl-23-rs-chain-new-style.339226/

Oregon has a .043 gauge .325 chain that I got to test in the field trials.

That is the 'SpeedCut Nano' chain - narrow kerf and low profile, for smaller, lower powered saws, as you describe.
https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/oregon-speedcut-nano-release-date.331235/
https://www.arboristsite.com/commun...-chain-and-speedcut-guide-bars.285694/page-10
Philbert

 

[Overkill338]

@SawTroll has been asking for this for years!



Link to related thread:
https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/stihl-23-rs-chain-new-style.339226/

That is the 'SpeedCut Nano' chain - narrow kerf and low profile, for smaller, lower powered saws, as you describe.
https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/oregon-speedcut-nano-release-date.331235/
https://www.arboristsite.com/commun...-chain-and-speedcut-guide-bars.285694/page-10
Philbert

Maybe Phil, thats what they advise it as, but on my MS241C, it was a freaking ripper. They also say you can only use the included sprocket, but a standard 325/8 Rim works just fine. Ive already bought a 16" bar version for my 241.

I will say this, it makes a MS180 seem like it got a turbo lol I have nothing but good to say about the Nano.

 

[Philbert]

Maybe Phil, thats what they advise it as, but on my MS241C, it was a freaking ripper.

Just to keep things clear, I have not tried this new STIHL chain yet: the focus of this thread. But I like the .325 narrow kerf (Type 95) Oregon / Husqvarna / Carlton semi-chisel chains, so I expect good things from the STIHL full- chisel version. I already have compatible guide bars.

My comments on the ‘Nano’ chain are in the referenced thread. It cut well, especially, in smaller diameter limbs and softer wood. But not much better than some more common chains. Also, the cutters being small means a limited number of sharpenings. I would be happy to run it, but not in a hurry to change over to it, especially, until it becomes more available.

Philbert

 

[Overkill338]

Just to keep things clear, I have not tried this new STIHL chain yet: the focus of this thread. But I like the .325 narrow kerf (Type 95) Oregon / Husqvarna / Carlton semi-chisel chains, so I expect good things from the STIHL full- chisel version. I already have compatible guide bars.

My comments on the ‘Nano’ chain are in the referenced thread. It cut well, especially, in smaller diameter limbs and softer wood. But not much better than some more common chains. Also, the cutters being small means a limited number of sharpenings. I would be happy to run it, but not in a hurry to change over to it, especially, until it becomes more available.

Philbert

Pm incoming.