Husky bar and chain recommendations

[David2574a]

I believe it is time for a new bar and chain on the Husky 353. It still has the original 16" bar and chain; however, it is ready for a change. What would you all recommend for a replacement. Would you stay with Husky bars and chains or go elsewhere? I am not as familiar with the Huskys because I have always used Stihl. What would be a comparable chain to the Stihl RM or RS? Could the RM or RS chain be used (assuming you have the correct pitch, gauge, etc.)? Thanks for any help.

 

[Cam501]

I believe it is time for a new bar and chain on the Husky 353. It still has the original 16" bar and chain; however, it is ready for a change. What would you all recommend for a replacement. Would you stay with Husky bars and chains or go elsewhere? I am not as familiar with the Huskys because I have always used Stihl. What would be a comparable chain to the Stihl RM or RS? Could the RM or RS chain be used (assuming you have the correct pitch, gauge, etc.)? Thanks for any help.

If you have the .325 .050 you can use stihl 23RS 66 chain and if you have the .325 .058 you can use their 25RS 66. Or you can use the RM instead of the RS, also the RS will be gradually phased out and replaced with RSC. We sell both stihl and husky saws, but only sell stihl chain.

 

[Pablo26]

I would check out these combo deals from Bailey's. I like their .325 chain, and if the bar wears out fast you are not out much.



16" Bar & Chain Combo
Item No: BCC 16 SJ58

$16.95
Add to Cart

Get a great deal for your small professional saw. This combo includes a quality 16" bar and chain for one low price. The bar is made from select heat treated steel with induction hardened rails. The chain loop is our fast cutting WoodsmanPRO 28RC chisel chain, so you will be blazing through the wood. Your saw must be running .325 pitch on the drive sprocket. Hurry, there are limited quantites. Regular price $24.95.

# Combo Fits the Following Chain Saw Models: Husqvarna (.325 pitch only) 33, 36, 38, 40, 41, 42, 44, 45, 49, 50, 51, 55, 55 Rancher, 133, 136, 140S, 141, 154, 234, 238, 240, 242, 242XP, 243, 246, 254, 254XP, 257, 261, 262, 262XP, 336, 339XP, 340, 345, 346, 346XP, 350, 351, 353, 357XP, 359, 455 Rancher
# Jonsered (.325 pitch only) 45, 49, 50, 51, 52, 370, 410, 420, 425, 435, 450, 451, 455, 490, 510, 521, 535, 2041, 2145, 2149, 2149 Turbo, 2050, 2051, 2052, 2054, 2055, 2063
# Dolmar/Makita (.325 pitch only) 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120
# Homelite (.325 pitch only) 30, 130, 150, 250, 290, 300, 340, Super EZ
# Solo (.325 pitch only) 639, 641, 644, 645, 647, 651, 654

WARNING: All WoodsmanPRO saw chain is capable of kickback and could result in serious injury to the saw operator or bystanders. Do not use this bar and chain combination unless you are experienced in dealing with kickback.

16" Chainsaw Bar and Chain for Husqvarna Chain Saw ( .325 x .058 - 64 Drive Links)

Price: $16.95


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[hornett22]

baileys has great prices on the chain.

it is good chain as well.i run the stihl RS or RSC chain on everything but the small stuff.i still run stihl chain on them to though.stihl may not make the best saw but they DO make the best chain by far.

 

[Cam501]

it is good chain as well.i run the stihl RS or RSC chain on everything but the small stuff.i still run stihl chain on them to though.stihl may not make the best saw but they DO make the best chain by far.

I can't say much on the bailey's chain since i've never used it, but the stihl chain while a bit harder to sharpen than the oregon will stay sharp and last longer in my opinon

 

[David2574a]

It seems as though a lot of you still prefer to use Stihl chain on a Husky saw. What bar is everyone using? Would a Stihl bar be a good choice (with some kind of adapter)? Thanks for all the input.

 

[SawTroll]

I believe it is time for a new bar and chain on the Husky 353. It still has the original 16" bar and chain; however, it is ready for a change. What would you all recommend for a replacement. Would you stay with Husky bars and chains or go elsewhere? I am not as familiar with the Huskys because I have always used Stihl. What would be a comparable chain to the Stihl RM or RS? Could the RM or RS chain be used (assuming you have the correct pitch, gauge, etc.)? Thanks for any help.

The Husky/Oregon bars are perfectly OK, the only ones beeing significantly better are the Stihl ones, but they won't fit that saw anyway.

The Norwegian made laminated Husky bars are lighter and better than their Oregon made ones, but it is not a big deal.

 

[Timberhauler]

It seems as though a lot of you still prefer to use Stihl chain on a Husky saw. What bar is everyone using? Would a Stihl bar be a good choice (with some kind of adapter)? Thanks for all the input.

I haven't found a bar for a husky that I like better than the original husqvarna bars.They are fairly light and they hold up as good as anything else.The woodsman pro bars that Bailey's sells are more durable and last longer,but are noticeably much heavier....I like the Stihl guide bars best of all,they seem to outlast all the other stock bars,but I wouldn't run one on a husky.I am not at all a fan of stihl chain though.I prefer either Oregon 72LG or Windsor 50APL.

 

[SawTroll]

I haven't found a bar for a husky that I like better than the original husqvarna bars.They are fairly light and they hold up as good as anything else.The woodsman pro bars that Bailey's sells are more durable and last longer,but are noticeably much heavier....I like the Stihl guide bars best of all,they seem to outlast all the other stock bars,but I wouldn't run one on husky.I am not at all a fan of stihl chain though.I prefer either Oregon 72LG or Windsor 50APL.

I believe you are right, the lightest and best bars are Stihl - but the original Husky ones are quite OK also, and also quite light.

In fact, I am more conserned by the weight of the bars, than the durability - all the bars I have had, has lasted at least for five chains........:greenchainsaw: :greenchainsaw:


Btw, on a 353 you should try the 95VP/H30 narrow kerf setup.....

 

[WRW]

I believe it is time for a new bar and chain on the Husky 353. It still has the original 16" bar and chain; however, it is ready for a change. What would you all recommend for a replacement. Would you stay with Husky bars and chains or go elsewhere? I am not as familiar with the Huskys because I have always used Stihl. What would be a comparable chain to the Stihl RM or RS? Could the RM or RS chain be used (assuming you have the correct pitch, gauge, etc.)? Thanks for any help.

Unless something drastic has happened, the bar should last through dozens of chains...not just the original chain. You might check the sprocket on the saw for wear, though.

 

[blis]

Unless something drastic has happened, the bar should last through dozens of chains...not just the original chain. You might check the sprocket on the saw for wear, though.

The bar will last easily ~15 chains or so and a sprocket should last 5-10 chains with no problems...

 

[SawTroll]

The bar will last easily ~15 chains or so and a sprocket should last 5-10 chains with no problems...

:jawdrop: :jawdrop:

Not!

..unless you want the saw to cut in circles.........:greenchainsaw: :greenchainsaw:

But not a big deal, I just replace them when the chain support are getting sloppy, notwithstanding the number of chains.......

Ime, changing to a chain with a wider tang is not good for more than halv a chain or so......

 

[David2574a]

I guess I should clarify a little. I do not really need to replace the bar. I figured that more than likely the chain everyone recommended would not be compatible with the original narrow kerf bar. Just to be sure, if I went with Stihl 23RM (or RS) .325 50, I would need a new bar correct? That is not a narrow kerf chain is it?

 

[WRW]

I guess I should clarify a little. I do not really need to replace the bar.QUOTE]

Right.

 

[WRW]

:jawdrop: :jawdrop:

Not!

..unless you want the saw to cut in circles.........:greenchainsaw: :greenchainsaw:QUOTE]

Dressing the bar will fix that.