Chain/Bar Question: Husqvarna 435 (16" NK to 18" Standard Kerf)

[apn73]

The Husqvarna 435 performs exceptionally with the 20LPX chain and 16" bar. I have found that it is much faster in the cut, but you have to let the saw do the cutting. Unlike the NK chain/bar, you can't push on it all the time (or it will bog down). Fortunately, you don't need to. This chain makes bore cutting a piece of cake and doesn't chatter in the cut as much as one would expect.

My recommendation? The 435 should come stock this way.

Thanks for the info, good to know.

 

[SawTroll]

I just don't feel comfortable using a full-size chain in a NK bar. It's not made specifically for that. I'd rather spend an extra 30-40 bucks and have the right bar. It just seems to me like a regular chain would 'waller out' (don't know the actual term for it) the NK bar, and I intend to keep the NK bar in good condition for limbing and times when I might encounter dirt accidentally.

I have no problem with that at all, and actually tend to agree. :msp_smile:

Regular chain on NK bars doesn't work on all saws either.

 

[GrassGuerilla]

A lot of dealers pair up the 545/550 with a NK bar and they run quite well with the 20LPX.

umm...no they dont

Hamish, what do you mean? Dealers shouldn't do that, or they don't work well with 20 LPX? Curious as my new 545 came with a NK set up.