Stihl 044 bar decision...

[wisecobandit]

Cant decide which length or type bar to go for on my 044.

Such a simple decision yet I keep changing my mind.

Ive got a ported 357xp with 18" , ported husq 365 with 20" so the obvious thing is 24 or 28. Tbh I don't use it much as the smaller saws are adequate as most of what I cut is under 20" or so.

Then I think why go so big for a saw I don't use much and considering im a tight arse and the extra expense...

Oh decisions decisions

 

Thought at one point just to try find a second hand 28" on ebay or something but hate the thought of possibly some junk turning up only fit for the scrap pile...

[Rupe]

I run 18" on an old 044, it loves it!

[Mark Cattell]

20 inch if you want power and speed...

 

 

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[normandylumberjack]

20" would be what i would put on, maybe a 24" if doing softwoods, they still do the ms440 here and it comes with a 22" as standard.

[wisecobandit]

Well I have got a new pro-lite 20" Oregon bar that would fit it.

Just ordered a new full chisel chain as not got one spare so will give it a go. Thanks peeps.

Wasn't sure how the pro-lite bar would stand the abuse an 044 can give but willing to give it a go and have some fun in the process lol.

[Bearded Munch]

We use a 20" on our 441 and a 25" on the 461 both are fine.

[skyhuck]

I run 18" on an old 044, it loves it!

 

[treesap67]

well i have a 261 with a 18 inch bar not happy with it so i change to a 15 inch best thing I did lot more power and smoother