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least expensive 20" Stihl

Post in 'The Gear' started by mikedengineer, Dec 12, 2005.

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  1. mikedengineer New Member

    joined: Nov 20, 2005
    94 posts
    mentor(northeast), ohio
    I'm looking to buy a new 20" stihl. I currently have a 16" (021 or 023 I forget) stihl that I love. I just need a few more inches... no comments please. :p

    Yeah. Anyway, so what model or models would be good. I don't need anything fancy for options like the quick knobs or easy start. Just a 20" stihl.

    I didn't think I could put a 20" bar on mine because I figured it wouldn't have enough power, but would that work?

    -Mike
    mikedengineer, Dec 12, 2005
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  2. BrotherBart He Who Moderates

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    21,941 posts
    Northern Virginia
    If it is an 023 then it is a 3.3 HP saw and should handle a 20 inch bar just fine. In fact the recommeded bars for the saw were 13 to 20 inches.
    BrotherBart, Dec 12, 2005
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  3. Eric Johnson Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    5,703 posts
    Central NYS
    Get a .325 pitch bar and chain. It's narrower than 3/8-pitch chain so it draws less power, but should cut just as fast. Keep it sharp, and you should be OK.
    Eric Johnson, Dec 12, 2005
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  4. mikedengineer New Member

    joined: Nov 20, 2005
    94 posts
    mentor(northeast), ohio
    Thanks! I'll try that.


    -Mike
    mikedengineer, Dec 13, 2005
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  5. mikedengineer New Member

    joined: Nov 20, 2005
    94 posts
    mentor(northeast), ohio
    I looked, it's a O21. Think it's still worth a try? I'm wondering if there is enough HP to do the cutting.

    Maybe if I buy that special chain and keep her sharp it'll be OK.

    I'll buy that bar and chain for next years cutting unless someone has other advice for me.

    -Mike
    mikedengineer, Dec 19, 2005
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