Bar/chain advice.

[Peter 1955]

4 hours ago, bmp01 said:

I'll take your word for it.

But as a general rule that wont be true. There will be a reason the 0.043 cut slower in that instance be that chain sharpness (inc raker height) or type of chain, chain tension, bar condition, etc, etc.

If the power head has enough omph to run both chains at the same chain speed they will cut at same speed, give or take. In reality the thicker chain will have lower chain speed due to extra drag and cut slower as a result.

 

 

The improvement wasn't in cutting speed. The thinner chain was an absolute pain to keep on the bar when attacking thorn hedges. The thicker one, coupled with a longer bar was a delight to use. The difference was night and day. 

[bmp01]

3 hours ago, Peter 1955 said:

The improvement wasn't in cutting speed. The thinner chain was an absolute pain to keep on the bar when attacking thorn hedges. The thicker one, coupled with a longer bar was a delight to use. The difference was night and day. 

Ok.