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How many cc should a good chainsaw have?

Your work will determine the type of chainsaw you purchase. Heavy work: If the task requires long hours felling trees, consider a professional chainsaw powered with a 65 to 110 cc engine and a guide bar of 16 to 20 inches. Moderate work: Cutting logs for firewood only needs a 55 cc engine with a 16 inch guide bar.

What does 80 mean on a chainsaw chain?

46,47,51,80 or 82 = 3/8 pitch .050 gauge. ​42,48,54 or 81 = 3/8 pitch .058 gauge. ​45,50 or 83 = 3/8 pitch .063 gauge.

What is the most powerful chainsaw you can buy?

MS 881
The world’s most powerful production chainsaw. A direct replacement of the MS 880, the MS 881 is the most powerful chainsaw in the market with the highest displacement (121.6 cc) and engine power (6.4 kW). Built for high performance work, this saw is the optimum choice for professional foresters and loggers.

What size chainsaw do I need to cut large trees?

The usual guideline is to choose a chainsaw with a bar that is two inches longer than the diameter of what you need to cut. For example, if you need to cut a tree that is 10” across, you will need a chainsaw of 12”.

What is the most common size chainsaw?

Most residentially used chainsaws fall between 16 and 24 inches of bar and chain length, and are supported by 32 to 62cc engine displacements (although 62cc is on the high end for most property management purposes).

What chainsaw has the highest RPM?

The MS 400 C-M chainsaw has been designed with professional forestry and arb users in mind, offering STIHL’s highest performance and highest max rpm (14,000 rpm) in the 60cc chainsaw category.

What size chainsaw do I need for a 65cc log saw?

Chainsaws of 65 cc or greater equipped with ripping chain recommended for mid-sized to larger logs and faster cutting speed. Maximum bar length: 24” (61 cm). The chainsaw must be equipped with two bar studs and with removable bar nuts.

What size chainsaw mill do I need for my Chainsaw?

When shopping for a chainsaw mill, you’ll need to take into account the length of your chainsaw bar, as this will determine what size chainsaw mill you need. It’s also important that your chainsaw is equipped with a ripping blade, a special chain designed for cutting parallel to the wood grain.

How long does it take to mill logs with a chainsaw?

Milling logs with a chainsaw mill isn’t a quick job. While the length of time it takes depends on the power of your chainsaw, your own skill level, and the size of the log you are cutting, as a rough guideline, it will take anywhere between 10 and 25 minutes to make each full cut. What is a ripping chain?

How many CC is a good power for a chainsaw?

The power comes in at 81 cc which is an amazing bit of power and often more than enough to get through the wood you are cutting without having to worry about it bogging down. The variable bar length you can mount onto the saw is something else that is very nice as well.