404 chain

[Derf]

What’s the advantage and how much harder is it to pull than 3/8?
If I get a 42” bar, I think my stock 395xp would pull 3/8”, definitely skip and likely full comp. But I’m not sure if it would pull .404 on that length.

 

[Jon1212]

My stock 395XP has no problem pulling 135dl (42") of 3/8 063. I haven't tried 404 at that length, yet.

 

[RocketRoss57]

Don't know how much of a difference there is performance wise between a 395 and a 2100 but I run a 42" with .404 skip often on my 2100. It pulls it great. Never ran any other hooskies in that size range.

 

[Redbull661]

What’s the advantage and how much harder is it to pull than 3/8?
If I get a 42” bar, I think my stock 395xp would pull 3/8”, definitely skip and likely full comp. But I’m not sure if it would pull .404 on that length.

advantage - stays sharper longer. can take more abuse. 395 will pull it no problem.

stock 395 pulling 36" .404 full comp.

 

[angelo c]

Ummm.


Depends on the wood ?



And who sharped up da chain...
And are we bucking or milling?

 

[Derf]

If I get a 42” bar it would be to maximize my mill and slab a 36” tree, of which I know of only one project as of now.
I wouldn’t be felling any trees larger than my 32” bar would handle, so bucking isn’t even necessary. But it could be fun.

Just curious since I see a deal on a 404 bar.

 

[Spike60]

@Redbull661 is right. .404 is more about strength and durability than performance. That's why it's use on processors.

But i have a 36" .404 for my 394 and I don't really notice much difference between that and 3/8. You should be fine on your 395.

 

[CR888]

3/8 is 'generally' smoother but .404 has some advantages putting speed aside. Them big cutters have a lot of meat and can be sharpened many times. It can be very cost effective chain that cuts longer per sharpening and put more wood on the ground per loop.

 

[Al Smith]

All my large saws ,above 100 cc use .404 chain .Stihl 084,McCulloch Sp 105,2 Mac Sp 125's .Homelite 2100 S .It's the size they came with ,no sense in changing it no more than they get used . I doubt 3/8" chain would be any faster all things considered .