Light Weight Stihl Bars

[jsd176]

I’m looking at getting an MS200T with a 16” bar. So far I’ve used my hand saw and my 361 in the tree, so you can see there is quite a gap. I’d like to keep the 200T as light as possible and I’ve seen where Stihl makes a lightweight 16” bar. I have to make sure it even fits the 200T. Does anyone know if they do? Are lightweight bars worth the extra money? They say they are 30% lighter, but I’ve never really paid much attention to how much any bar weighs aside from my 36”. It is noticeable on smaller bars? Do they hold up as well?

 

[treemandan]

Oh Yeah, the one that accepts regular chain is allright. You'll notice a difference in weight and performance, no sacrifice. The other set up, the slim chain where you need the special bar and chain isn't that great. I found teeth break off pretty quick with them though they are nice for pruning and such.

 

[Toddppm]

They seemed to bend to easy for me.

 

[pdqdl]

I don't think bar weight is that significant until you go over 28". Then the weight seems to add up quick.

Too bad I don't have any light bars to compare to.

 

[Mikecutstrees]

They seemed to bend to easy for me.

Ditto, I have a 14" on one of my 200Ts. It does bend easy. I won't get one again. It is a little lighter though.

Mike