So, what chain fits a John Deere

[BlueRidgeMark]

Got a JD CS-52 from a member here in trade for a toasted 039. Brand new saw! Gave its first real workout today. Nice!

Anyway, I need some extra loops, and I can't figure out what chain came with it. Anyone have a crossover from JD chain part numbers to Carlton or Oregon or something mainstream? It IS an Oregon chain - it's stamped on the links - so there should be some way to correlate this to an Oregon number.

The JD part number is UP08651, and the manual gives a "Chain Description" of 20LP-72. So, I'm figuring 72 drive links. It's an 18" bar, and a .325 chain (according to the manual). On the drive link there's a 20, and on the rakers there's a 25.

While we're at it, how about some recommendations for chain? I cut mostly hardwood, some pine. Firewood mostly, but I drop a tree now and then. In fact, I have some pines on my property that need to come down. I don't think I need safety chain, and would rather have more speed. However, holding an edge is my first priority.

 

[cuttinscott]

Oregon 20 LP has been in use for years just now its coming to the forefront after they discontinued 33LG. The 20 LP is a full chisel round ground .325" .050" chain it uses a 3/16" file and a depth gague of .025" if you want a semi chisel use 20 VB or BP. This 20 series chain is where the narrow kerf 95 series got its birthright.

Happy Cutting
Scott

 

[BlueRidgeMark]

OK, after a little more research I find that asking this was sort of like asking "What's a Ford F-250?"


Thanks for the info! From what I've read on several posts here, it sounds like a decent all-around chain. Time to order a couple of loops.

 

[TenZero]

How do you like that saw? I assume it's one of the Efco built models?

I've been seriously eyeing one. I just don't know if I can justify the purchase. Not to mention it would be an oddball in my Stihl stocked garage

 

[BlueRidgeMark]

I like it! Yes, it's an Efco. All metal engine & case, it's certainly not a Big Box plastic homeowner model. I worked it hard Saturday, and it never complained. Some of what I was doing really called for a bigger saw, but it got the job done.

Now if I just hadn't nicked that splitting wedge when I cut that one corner. Ya know, after you strike a few sparks off a steel wedge with your chainsaw, it just doesn't cut the same anymore! :bang:


Oh, well, got some Woodsman Pro loops ordered from Bailey's last night - we'll see how that works out.

Now to sharpen my victim, uh, I mean, chain...