Chainsaw Bar Sizes

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Chainsaw bar sizes.

Light use chainsaws cutting bar typically is under 14 inches long. They are also adequate for larger limb removal and cutting down smaller trees. To find the called length of your chainsaw bar measure it from its front tip all the way back to the cutter closest to the body of the saw. Standard chainsaw bar lengths are between 8 24 inches 20 61 cm.

Stihl manufactures over eighty bar configurations to match the unique cutting requirements of our hardworking chainsaws. Round the measurement to the nearest inch to know the true length of the chainsaw bar. Round this measurement up to the nearest even number in inches. Like the pitch measurement the gauge measurement is often displayed on the chainsaw usually towards the user end of the guide bar.

Chainsaw chains are available in the following gauge measurements also measured in inches 043 050 058 and 063 050 is the most common gauge. For example a bar that measures 18 3 4 will actually have a called length of 20. The standard blade sizes are relatively small at 8 to 12 inches. Bar length pitch gauge drive links file size bar type bar part retail packaged chain model chain part clamshell packaging.

For example if the measurement is 16 1 3 inches 41 cm then the true length of the bar is 16 inches 41 cm. Stihl guide bars range from 10 found on our tree trimming pole pruners to an incredible 59 used in extreme felling operations. They re ideal for homeowners who plan to cut through thick tree branches as well as logs. At any time you may start over by selecting the start over button.

Models that come with such a size are highly versatile and are usually regarded as general purpose machines. Based on your answers a recommended guide bar or saw chain will appear. You should consider a chainsaw with a cutting bar of either 16 or 18 inches. You then could look for a new bar with a 20 bar length.

The selector will ask several questions. This type of chainsaw should not be used for storm damage cleanup felling larger trees or cutting firewood.