Oregon 18" Bar & Chainsaw Chain Combo, .325", .063" Gauge, 74 Drive Links

This is an excellent value and a product made by a company that makes well respected chainsaw accessories. The chain is very sharp (wear gloves) and the bar looks very good. Weight of this bar/chain is typical for these items. Oregon makes quality products so I believe this combo will be very durable. Be sure to lubricate the sprocket at the end of the bar for good service. I purchased this for my Stihl MS280 chainsaw which came with a 20 inch bar. My previous saw was a Stihl 028 that failed and the dealer offered me a deal on the 280. The 028 had an 18 inch bar and I ended up with two new spare chains. I wanted another bar for my saw because it can be handy to have if you get the one you're working with stuck in what you're cutting (remove the power head, put on another bar/chain and free the stuck one). Also, if you damage one bar/chain or run out of sharp chains, having another set lets you continue working. I've included a picture of the back of the chain package which lists the saws it is recommended for. Be sure to check your saw's gauge, pitch, and number of drive links to be sure the chain is the right one. Be sure the bar mount (end that attaches to the power head) is same as your current bar. Pay attention to the bar/chain gauge (width of the drive links that run in the bar's slot), if it's too big the chain will not fit into the bar and if too small the chain will 'wallow' in the bar's groove, damaging the bar/chain.

I own some acreage, and I’m always finding myself needing an extra bar. The other day, when cutting a tree down, my bar got pinched, and I swapped this bar out for my old one. It worked flawlessly, and I had the tree taken down, and my other bar freed up in no time. It fit on my Stihl ms261 perfectly, as I believe these bars will fit on all Stihl saws. They are much less expensive than Stihl bars, and if you’re cutting a lot, this will save you a lot of money.

Fit well works well

Great cutting chain and replacement bar.

great value, bar alone was more at local shop, so got the chain as an extra.

Stick with Oregon saw parts!

Heavy but great!!!

So after waiting 4 full days for delivery due to the weather, and getting a notice that the order has been lost apparently it must have fell out of the truck, The item arrived only now I have to send it back because it does not fit my Sthil 026 chainsaw as the description said it would. I'm just glad that this is my backup saw so we didn't run out of firewood to heat with. I get the delayed sipping due to the weather, but I don't get describing that it fits my model chainsaw only to find out that it's not true. I'll be shopping from a local dealer where I know I can get the right bar and chain without question. Just Horrible.

Quality built .Works great as it should.

Happy with the bar and chain, cuts well and fits my ms261 saw. This is the second one I’ve bought from Amazon. The first one lasted about six face cords of wood before getting noisy from chain wear in the channel. Lots of oil but not enough transfer to the channel.

Haven't had time to comment on durability, but so far looks like there will be no problem in that department. I'm very pleased with the purchase, and would buy it again if need be.

Description said it would fit my Stihl. It did not. To bad because it was a good deal

Fantastic quality great price like chain and bar more than the original Stihl part