P paul330d ArboristSite Lurker Joined Jan 8, 2013 Messages 11 Reaction score 0 Location ipplepen,newton abbot ,devon Jan 26, 2013 #1 hi can anyone tell me whats the biggest bar you can fit to a stihl 038 farmboss many thanks paul:msp_biggrin:
hi can anyone tell me whats the biggest bar you can fit to a stihl 038 farmboss many thanks paul:msp_biggrin:
srb08 Doesn't play well with others Joined Sep 13, 2011 Messages 3,066 Reaction score 5,081 Location Mid Mo Jan 26, 2013 #2 There is a difference between what will fit and what the saw can reasonably run. I have run a 28" bar on my 038M but would not do it regularly. 24" is more reasonable.
There is a difference between what will fit and what the saw can reasonably run. I have run a 28" bar on my 038M but would not do it regularly. 24" is more reasonable.
Icehouse ArboristSite MVP Joined Apr 1, 2011 Messages 14,504 Reaction score 27,577 Location North Idaho Jan 26, 2013 #3 I've got a ported 038 mag that runs a 36" bar with 7 pin, skip tooth with no problem. Use most on swell butt cedar.
I've got a ported 038 mag that runs a 36" bar with 7 pin, skip tooth with no problem. Use most on swell butt cedar.
bing ArboristSite Lurker Joined Jan 21, 2013 Messages 47 Reaction score 16 Location PNW Jan 26, 2013 #4 It all depends on what species you're cutting and which chain, how it is sharpened, so on.