The big 661

[Hams25]

Hi chaps what's the smallest bar I can put on a Stihl 661  a 16 inch will fit but iv herd its a silly idea  cheers 

[Rough Hewn]

Technically you could probably get a 12" bar.
3003 mount .325
But then why use a 661?
What will you be cutting?

[Steve Bullman]

What's the thinking behind it?  Just a bit of fun?  I stuck a 15" bar on a 460 once, that was fun to say the least 

[Rough Hewn]

I ran my 440 with a 16" bar for chestnut, like cutting butter.
But for really fast green wood crosscutting, a 661 with 8 tooth sprocket and a bar 25" or shorter is fun.
I know a guy who ran two 066's with 20" bars.
Nothing else.
He retired a few years back after 30 odd years in the business.

[Burgess]

We use an Echo 8002 on an 18 inch sometimes. Useful for making Swedish candles. It's only silly because it's less balanced but it's not dangerous or anything.

[Stubby]

9 hours ago, Rough Hewn said:

I ran my 440 with a 16" bar for chestnut, like cutting butter.
But for really fast green wood crosscutting, a 661 with 8 tooth sprocket and a bar 25" or shorter is fun.
I know a guy who ran two 066's with 20" bars.
Nothing else.
He retired a few years back after 30 odd years in the business.

How were his back , knees and shoulders ......?

[Brushcutter]

20 hours ago, Hams25 said:

Hi chaps what's the smallest bar I can put on a Stihl 661  a 16 inch will fit but iv herd its a silly idea  cheers 

In the past i put an 18" on it.  It was very lively.  A 20" keep the power up but also balances better.

[Rough Hewn]

How were his back , knees and shoulders ......?

Not too bad, but he spent a lot of time driving a huge skidder and other tractors.
His skill in hand filing chains is incredible though.

[Hams25]

Basically lads I'm looking for a saw that I can chop fire wood in the garden and plank medium to large logs. As I need a big saw for planking I don't really want to buy 2 saws. I don't like husqvarna iv been recommended a 576xp but I'm not convinced. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated 

[Hams25]

Its mainly hardwood logs I'm planking