STIHL ES VS SUGIHARA LIGHTWEIGHT CHAINSAW BARS

[KG441c]

STIHL ES 18" 2LB 13OZ VS Sugihara 18" Lightweight 2lb 2oz. I like the balance and feel of the Sugiharas and seem to cut alil better? Would like to hear experiences from other people who used these

 

[KG441c]

Both bars and chains are 3/8 .050

 

[sunfish]

I like the Sugi bars! Have a couple of them...

 

[KG441c]

The sugis are more narrow from side to side. Almost NK. Feel better in the cut as opposed to a stihl es to me

 

[jdhacker]

stihl ES bars are some of the best, toughest money can buy.

 

[KG441c]

I agree! I have several myself but they are also some of the heaviest! The sugi is no doubt lighter and better balanced but some people like the extra weight foward or tip heavy when they cut

 

[KG441c]

Can anyone tell me if a bar thats narrower side to side and shorter top to bottom will cut any better?

 

[showrguy]

the bar don't cut...the chain does..
the bar is only there to guide the chain..
that's why they are called "guide bars"..

 

[watsonr]

Shouldn't matter, it's the chain kerf that makes the width of the cut.... got nuthing to do with bar width or height. As the chain cuts, it's actually pulled away from the bar rails for a good portion of the length, only the driver is sliding down the groove.

 

[Deets066]

I like the feel of sugi's, but they seem to wear an edge on them faster than the stihl es. I just bought a stihl es light only ran a tank through it, we'll see how it holds up. For as far as which one is better, I'd go with which one you can get cheaper.

 

[DexterDay]

I wish Stihl made a 20" ES Light. Because their 28" ES light has to be equal to or lighter than a standard 20" ES.

It's ridiculous how light the 28" Light is.

 

[CR888]

l have a 14" stihl light bar for a 201 rear handle and it is really light compared to the standard wieght bars. Top quality too. lt will be good when stihl increases its range of RW bars.

 

[SawTroll]

I wish Stihl made a 20" ES Light. Because their 28" ES light has to be equal to or lighter than a standard 20" ES.

It's ridiculous how light the 28" Light is.

The ES light and the Husky Techlite are real lightweigth bars, while the Sugi and Tsumura lights are lighter than most other RSN bars, but still not in the same class.

 

[SawTroll]

l have a 14" stihl light bar for a 201 rear handle and it is really light compared to the standard wieght bars. Top quality too. lt will be good when stihl increases its range of RW bars.

That is about the E light vs. the standard Rollomatic E, not what this thread is about - totally different topic!

 

[KG441c]

Stihl needs to make a e s light below 28" !

 

[KG441c]

The ES light and the Husky Techlite are real lightweigth bars, while the Sugi and Tsumura lights are lighter than most other RSN bars, but still not in the same class.

Saw Troll do u know of any 18" 3/8 .050 bars that r lighter than the Sugiharas? I think the es lights r 28" and up?

 

[SawTroll]

Saw Troll do u know of any 18" 3/8 .050 bars that r lighter than the Sugiharas? I think the es lights r 28" and up?

No, but there is in 20" (Techlite) - but only with the large Husky mount.

 

[KG441c]

No, but there is in 20" (Techlite) - but only with the large Husky mount.

Sounds like a 562xp with a 20 techlite would be an awesome setup

 

[sunfish]

Sounds like a 562xp with a 20 techlite would be an awesome setup

I've not handled a better balanced saw in that size range. The 20" TechLight is a very nice bar!!!

 

[sunfish]

Saw Troll do u know of any 18" 3/8 .050 bars that r lighter than the Sugiharas? I think the es lights r 28" and up?

The Oregon ProLite 18" 3/8' .050 should be lighter than a Sugi. I have a couple 18" ProLites and like em.