Makita 7901 bar?

[Tree Man Tom]

Asking this question on behalf of the boss, we are running one of these, and its a bloody good saw! It came with a 20" bar but hes wanting the biggest bar he can for it so this saws full potential can be acheived So....

 

Whats the biggest bar this saw will take?

 

Where can he get one from?

 

Cheers

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

Asking this question on behalf of the boss, we are running one of these, and its a bloody good saw! It came with a 20" bar but hes wanting the biggest bar he can for it so this saws full potential can be acheived So....

 

Whats the biggest bar this saw will take?

 

Where can he get one from?

 

Cheers

 

Mine came with an 18" bar (standard) and I subsequently fitted a 24" sprocket nose bar which suits the saw very well. The biggest bar Makita supply for this saw is a 28" but I've got a horrible feeling it's a solid nose bar - avoid! My local dealer sold me the 24" for £30 as a guide. I can supply one if you want...

 

Oregon make 30", 33" and 37" for the 7901 but imo these would be too large. 28" max I reckon...

[John Shutler]

i ran a 28" bar on my 7901,it was fine. i have a feeling it was made by oregon

[Petemate390xp]

right then i have 36'bar and it will pull that as long as its sharp..and that's with lpx

[MR TREEBUS]

Asking this question on behalf of the boss, we are running one of these, and its a bloody good saw! It came with a 20" bar

 

 

Mine came with 18, bought a makita 24 bar for it,runs well with bar that size but bar showing signs of wear already,gonna put a stihl 25' bar (using bar adapter) when the 24' wears out.

Ps very underrated saw!!

 

[Hymer]

Hi TMT

 

Have to agree regarding the Makita. It is an excellent saw; reliable and very powerful for its size and weight. I use it with a 28" bar on my Alaskan Mill and it hasn't missed a beat.

 

The bar itself is an Oregon, badged Dolmar, and came as part of the purchase deal. It is a solid nose but I haven't had any problems. I use Oregon ripping chain.

 

I did ask the Makita rep if it would take a longer bar and he gave a qualified yes but the 28" is the longest bar they approve and supply as an extra.