339XP Bar and Chain Choice

[SimonHS]

I was looking for a light duty saw and picked up this clean, low hours 339XP. I believe It is a 338XP with a rear handle?

It came without bar, chain and rim sprocket so I get to choose. I'm thinking 12" bar and . 325 narrow kerf chain - unless anyone sensible can persuade me otherwise?

I don't see much mention of this model anywhere, or much love for it. But then I see videos of people bucking big logs with them which is not what they were intended for. I'm thinking that 2.4hp with a 12" bar will be great for light duty limbing?

 

[cranman1951]

I've never had that model Husky, but I'm assuming it's 38 or 39 cc? If it were mine, I think I'd try a 14 inch bar with .325.

 

[sawfun]

I'd go 3/8 low profile, .325 may be too agressive. I run that pitch in my 200t's, it's really the way to go as that is how they come from Stihl and Husky. 12 - 16 inch bars are what it calls for.

 

[Franny K]

Looks like a 339xp. Like the title here. 56 drive link loop in .325 is called 13". Stihl, Oregon, and Husqvarna have new product in the NK.

You can put other rims on your splined drive or get a 6 tooth spur and oil pump drive worm part for 3/8lp.