Chain saw chain

[redhat]

I have a Stihl MS-211C. 18” bar. I need a new chain. I see it takes a 3/8 pitch with 0.050” gauge. Looks like here it is referencing a 61 tooth chain.

Do I have to get a 61 tooth exact? I see Oregon and others make chains ever same spec but some are 68 tooth, 62 tooth, 72… etc.

Thanks.

 

[grisby]

Yep, otherwise it will be too long or too short

 

[jhs914]

The more teeth the longer the chain, all else being equal.

 

[Rand]

oregon 72LPX061G

I'm a fan of the oregon chain. its as good as anything and decent price.
That one is semi-pro chain "not anti-kickback" so it actually cuts good at more angles etc.

 

[Rand]

72LPX061G

edit: delete me.

 

[Linctex]

3/8" pitch by 0.050” gauge x 61 drive links should not be hard to find from several sellers

 

[JimmyChainsaw]

The correct chain is 3/8" Picco or in other chain designations 3/8" low pro.In NZ we cannot get such a long bar for a small chainsaw.Our part number would be 3686 000 0061.In the US the first four numbers may vary slightly.

 

[JimmyChainsaw]

Sorry must apologise the first number should be 3636.

 

[redhat]

thank you this is a big help!

 

[nomas]

Get the exact same chain . It makes life easier .