How long a bar on a ms460

[blazer]

My vote goes for 25"bar on a MS460 not just power but the clutch is the same as a MS 390 so limited.

[ashman]

I run 3 460's all usually with a 25'' bar, but i sometimes use a 30'', it will handle it for occasional use, but as has been said, if you have a lot of sawing to do then step the saw up.

 

Rob.

[David Goss]

I have a 20" bar on my 460 and think that is optimum bar length for that saw, its fast and cuts like a dream. Like has been said you can go bigger with it but recommend only for occasional use. I would get the 66 if you are going to be using it a lot.

[Al Smith]

I suppose it depends on the situation .As a rule most 460's in this area carry a 24" or what Stihl calls a 25" .It's a good combination of balance weight wise and power wise .

 

Usually and speaking in this area they don't normally get to a 36" unless the approachs around 100 cc's . I have on occasion however ran a 32" on both a souped up 038 Mag and an older 048 which is the same displacement as a 460 .Skip tooth chain ,no problem .

[WoodED]

460 is perfect with a 25 inch bar.. but huskys equivilant being th 576xp is fantastic. and an a stihl ms880 or a husky 3120xp with a 30 inch bar flys through the wood

[Al Smith]

and an a stihl ms880 or a husky 3120xp with a 30 inch bar flys through the wood

No doubt but you should see one with a race chain a nine pin sprocket and a 16" bar .

 

Okay fun but not practical .A saw that size is designed for a 42" and longer .

 

Ha one of the reasons a large saw of that size will last so long is simpley because of the fact they don't get used that much .The novelty wears off pretty quickly if you lug one around all day if it's not neccessary to use one that large .Traveled that road a time or two .

[TreeCo]

460 is perfect with a 25 inch bar.. but huskys equivilant being th 576xp is fantastic. and an a stihl ms880 or a husky 3120xp with a 30 inch bar flys through the wood

 

I've got 25 inch bars on both of mine and 36 inch .404 on the 660, 3120 and 090.

[rxe]

I want to know if a Stihl MS460 will run this size of bar, with gustto, in knotty oak, ash and elm?

 

It will do it, but not "with gusto". You'll need to keep the chain very sharp and be pretty gentle with it in knotty oak. If you can get a semi-skip chain that would be helpful. If you want "with gusto" get hold of a 660, or a big bit of old iron (075?) with a 36" bar.

[Stihl4Life.DK]

Find a guy who is great at porting chainsaws,then there is no problem with 30",just remember to upgrade your oil pump..... that's what I did.......

[mendiplogs]

My 660 is a bit gutless running a 36" bar, but flys with a 25".

 

HI mark i had my 660 chip up no mate it flys with a 25 ins on a beech today all the best jon:thumbup: