It's a 46 cc machine (346XP), so whatever in the Stihl range is somewhere in the mid-40 cc range.
I tried something different about 16 months ago, I removed the .325 7-pin sprocket and changed it over to a .375 (3/8) 8-pin. Then I went from a 16" 3/8 .058 bar to a 14" titanium carving bar and the 3/8 low-profile mini-chain. Now I have a smaller, lighter bar, thinner kerf chain with the bigger powerhead. Having had the exhaust modded really helped the low-end grunt, so all together the thing performs like a dream saw. The very best thing of all..... the chain NEVER flips off. I would think this to be impossible, but 16 months, never had the chain fly off even once.
I don't even believe my own self, reading that line, but it's just one of those things, unexpected, but dearly appreciated.
The titanium wears really well, too. Still on the original first bar, and probably the 30th chain. Never have dressed it, only cleaned out the rail and holes. |