chain for 55 rancher

[okfirefghter]

I received my 55 rancher w/ an 18 inch bar from alamia about 10 days ago and so far I absolutely love this saw. I want to purchase a couple extra chains for those long days in the field. The saw came outfitted with a 72LG chain. Is this a good chain to go with or is there a better one out there that all you chainsawing wizards recommend? thanx in advance!!

 

[Darin]

Thats a good chain in my opinion.

 

[HUSKYMAN]

I like the 72lg also. You can also use 72lp which will cut very well also. I would not change it

 

[Dave]

Yes sir, 72LG is the stuff, I use it on several saws from 50CC to 110CC

 

[sonny]

Just give 33RS chance you will never use anything else.
( STIHL CHAIN )

 

[Darin]

Yeah, stihl chain is good. I find it doesnt streach as much cause of the oilamatic characteristics.

 

[tundraotto]

havent ried the stihl chain, which i hear is very good but i love the oregon lp that i have - my 372xp runs har and the lp more than mokes enough work for it. just last weekend cut down 5 20-30" red oaks and this chain is still sharp enough to cut me - no kidding - i'm wrapped with paper towel right now, and we chopped these trees to 18" lengths - lp is a good chain and i will try to see if i can use it for my 136.

btw. rancher is a really good saw for the money

 

[HUSKYMAN]

Sonny, you could probably tell me this--what is the relationship between Stihl chain lengths and Oregon/Husky ones? What I am asking is if you have a 20" husky bar dont you need to get a 22" Stihl chain to fit it? Is it the same for all of stihls bar sizes?

 

[Fish]

chain

You need to go by the drivelink count on any chain and not
the length of the bar, as well as making sure you have the
correct gauge.
Fish

 

[sonny]

Fish is corect. Its the drive links. Standard 16 in bar husky 56 links
stihl 55 links. But then it gets confusing . On types of bars.narrow tip, wide & hard tip.1 less or 1 more link. then you can get into 7 or 8 tooth sprockets. Its a night mare sometimes.1 example: Customer comes in & asks for a new chain, without saw or bar.
He has no idea what size.

 

[homelite360]

i hear ya there. that is why when i take the bar off a saw for the winter i hang the chain right up in front of the bar so i don't get confused in the spring. i also have a note book that i write down all of the saws bars and link count incase i knock them off the nail. or if my cat does. but organization is the key to the game. specially when you have mroe than 3 saws.

 

[HUSKYMAN]

I have been going by the drive links, I was hoping for any easy answer so I could be lazy