14" bar for Hitachi CS33ET

[BobbyDee]

Hello folks..I have a Hitachi top-handle saw as above and would like to change the existing 12" bar and chain for a 14". I cannot seem to find anyone who can tell me of a compatible make of bar. I expect Hitachi UK might help with a bar of their own but their prices are sky high and they will not send any spares directly to me, I have to make a round trip of 40 miles if I need an air filter etc. which sucks.

I know Hitachi/Tanaka saws don't have the best reputation but all I can say is that I've had this one for 3 years, it still starts easily, runs well and cuts OK. When it does clap out however, Hitachi will not be on my list to replace it with.

In the meantime can anyone help please?

[littlerob]

i would say look for tanaka bars there the same saw Oregon 14 Inch A041 Double Guard Chainsaw Bars i would say fit

[BobbyDee]

Thanks Rob

[wisecobandit]

If it is the ao41 its the same also as the smaller echo's and the cheaper saws like Ryobi b and q and gardenline.

[Rob D]

I think a slightly odd mount (oregon selector saying K041?)

 

 

I can get one of these for you if you need £20-00+vat.

 

 

But you need to make sure your drive sprocket is running .325

 

 

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[wisecobandit]

I think a slightly odd mount (oregon selector saying K041?)

 

 

I can get one of these for you if you need £20-00+vat.

 

 

But you need to make sure your drive sprocket is running .325

 

 

Send a PM or e-mail direct on [email protected]

 

 

The ao41 is for 3/8 lp and the ko41 is for the .325 Rob

Its exactly the same mount but the heel of the bar is reduced slightly to allow clearance of the 3/8 lp chain on the ao41 bar to allow the chain of the sprocket a clear line into the groove of a bar Rob. (hope that makes sense)

[GardenKit]

The genuine hitachi bar is only £19.07 plus vat.

 

And, as far as I know, the Tanaka and Hitachi Top Handle saws have only ever had 3/8 chains for the UK market.

 

14" will be a bit big for the saw though, best to stick to the 12" IN MY OPINION

[BobbyDee]

Thanks to all.

Point noted Gardenkit. I just thought I'd try it on a saw that gets lots of stick as being crap, but I found it pretty good.