Husky 61 Bar Selection

[pardue10]

I have a latter 61 currently with a 18" 3/8 .058 bar on it. I am thinking about getting a 24" bar for it. Should I get a .058 or a .050. Also I have a new 16" 3/8 .050 bar and chain. Can I use it on my 61 or do I need to get a .058. Thanks

 

[Urbicide]

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Guage wise it really is your choice. I like to keep all of my chains the same guage. I use .050. The drive rim can use either .050 or .058 with out any problems.

 

[retoocs555]

You won't have any problems using your 16" .050 bar/chain combo on your 61.

 

[SawTroll]

I have a latter 61 currently with a 18" 3/8 .058 bar on it. I am thinking about getting a 24" bar for it. Should I get a .058 or a .050. Also I have a new 16" 3/8 .050 bar and chain. Can I use it on my 61 or do I need to get a .058. Thanks

.050 or .058 doesn't make any difference, provided the bar and chain are the same gauge.

If the tail pattern on your 16" bar is "large Husky"/Oregon D009, it is good to go.

My personal thought is that 24" is just too much bar for a Husky 61, but is really up to you and your expectations - at least use skip chain on it.