Another Stihl chain question

[MaddBomber]

Went to my local Stihl dealer today to get a semi-chisel chain for my MS260. A 26rm67 to be precise.
Dealer asked what saw and bar. I told him "MS260 pro with a 16" bar. He typed it into his computer, then said don't carry any!!!? No one buys them, as everyone only wants full chisel.
Being in somewhat of a bind I reluctantly decided to buy a full chisel.
Went through the whole "what saw, what size bar" thing again. He typed it into his computer, then went to his storage room, and handed me the chain. I payed and left.
While driving I happened to glance at the box and noticed that it said 62 drive links. Upon further inspection, it's a 26RS62.
40cm (16") bar, .325 pitch, .063 kerf, 62 drive links.
That's my confusion. Aren't Stihl 16" bars with a .325 pitch usually 67 drive links.
I haven't gotten home yet to see if it'll fit, but I doubt it.
Are there different sized 16" bars that I've never noticed?

 

[HarleyT]

The chain he sold you is for the MS250/251

 

[HarleyT]

Here.....

 

[MaddBomber]

Thank you sir.

 

[Be Stihl]

Went to my local Stihl dealer today to get a semi-chisel chain for my MS260. A 26rm67 to be precise.
Dealer asked what saw and bar. I told him "MS260 pro with a 16" bar. He typed it into his computer, then said don't carry any!!!? No one buys them, as everyone only wants full chisel.
Being in somewhat of a bind I reluctantly decided to buy a full chisel.
Went through the whole "what saw, what size bar" thing again. He typed it into his computer, then went to his storage room, and handed me the chain. I payed and left.
While driving I happened to glance at the box and noticed that it said 62 drive links. Upon further inspection, it's a 26RS62.
40cm (16") bar, .325 pitch, .063 kerf, 62 drive links.
That's my confusion. Aren't Stihl 16" bars with a .325 pitch usually 67 drive links.
I haven't gotten home yet to see if it'll fit, but I doubt it.
Are there different sized 16" bars that I've never noticed?

My 18” bar has 72 links, 16” bar has 67, I’m guessing that 62 links is a 14” bar chain.


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[MaddBomber]

My 18” bar has 72 links, 16” bar has 67, I’m guessing that 62 links is a 14” bar chain.


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That's what I thought, but the box says 16"

 

[MaddBomber]

 

[HarleyT]

The 18 inch loop for Stihl is 74 drive links .

 

[HarleyT]

Here is both bar/chains at "18"....

 

[Be Stihl]

Didn’t see that link you posted Harley. I was just assuming since my MS261 uses 26RM72 & 26RM67 for 18” & 16” respectively.
I saw where the 26RM62 fits a 16” on a MS250


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[Be Stihl]

The 18 inch loop for Stihl is 74 drive links .

My bad!


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[HarleyT]

Yeah, the 62 and 68 link loops are oddballs for sure. Most folks at Stihl dealers are not real sure about things most of the time.

 

[Wood Doctor]

Yeah, the 62 and 68 link loops are oddballs for sure. Most folks at Stihl dealers are not real sure about things most of the time.

I agree and that's why I started making my own chain loops about 12 years ago. Case in point: a guy just came into my shop with a vintage Stihl 012 AV running a 16" bar. The dealer had just sold him a 50-link chain loop for it.

 

[HarleyT]

Well, it depends on what sprocket it has on it, the 012 came out with the .325 around here.

 

[Wood Doctor]

Well, it depends on what sprocket it has on it, the 012 came out with the .325 around here.

This was typical 3/8" pitch low profile chain, .o50" narrow gauge. It fits a 14" Stihl bar perfectly but the saw had on board a 16" bar and chain. I believe most opted for the low profile 3/8" pitch chain for the 012.

 

[user 122190]

Unless I have bought before, I take the saw and bar and fit the chain to be sure.

 

[JimBear]

Went to my local Stihl dealer today to get a semi-chisel chain for my MS260. A 26rm67 to be precise.
Dealer asked what saw and bar. I told him "MS260 pro with a 16" bar. He typed it into his computer, then said don't carry any!!!? No one buys them, as everyone only wants full chisel.

I had the same issue with semi chisel not stocked at one of the local dealers.
I stopped in to snag some 16” 3/8 semi chisel non safety chain for my 26o & 261 & they had to special order it. They had it in safety chain low kickback green tag but no yellow tag non safety.

 

[drf255]

Depending on your location, many dealers are focused on homeowner saws.

Like Harley said, you got a chain for the open tail 3005 mount bar. The closed 3003 bar uses more drive links.

My dealer doesn’t even carry anything in 404, not even a rim sprocket.

You’ll be happier with how the RS cuts vs the RM. Just be ready to sharpen it more. I prefer RM with lowered rakers for real work.