least expensive 20" Stihl

[mikedengineer]

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.

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

 

[BrotherBart]

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.

 

[Eric Johnson]

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.

 

[mikedengineer]

Thanks! I'll try that.


-Mike

 

[mikedengineer]

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