Best bar length for the Stihl MS440

[SawTroll]

13/64 is better, and switch to 3/16 when the cutter is 1/2 gone or more. Much easier to maintain proper profile with the smaller file.

Agreed, regarding Stihl chain!

Oregon though, recommends 7/32 for most of their 3/8" chain - and they are right too! On those it works well to swich to the 13/64 for the last part of the chains "life".

 

[M-tooth]

28" is not less than ideal, and my back would agree with me. What about all that weight you ask? easy, stop being such a wuss

 

[Bushmans]

Guy's, I am going to my Stihl shop tomorrow. What is the best bar length for the Ms440. I only cut, cherry, oak, walnut, ash, beach, hemlock, maple ext.....

Thanks
Duane

Nice choice! Rep sent for the new saw EH?

 

[d in the tree]

more oil please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A 440 will oil a 28" bar sufficiently, much bigger and it will depend on type of wood and age. Dead snag vs. green.

 

[mopar1rules]

I personally like the 20" bar the best on my 044. Seems to be well balanced and cuts 90% of what I need it to.

 

[user 64030]

...my Stihl dealer has my 046 Mag. just sitting on his shelf,,,,,, is $670 a good price (for powerhead only)?...

For that price I would really consider adding a few bills and walking away w/ the ms441 (get the M-tronic while your at it). New saws use far less fuel, the AV mounts are superb, there is warranty, and the M-tronic comps for elevation automatically... and since you mentioned cutting near the Rockies, I guess elevation could be an issue.


Just my two-cents.

dw

 

[blackoak]

Nice choice! Rep sent for the new saw EH?

The saw is 7 years old now since this was posted in 2005

 

[sthil pete]

got a 26 on mine from new works great