Description
The STIHL 23RS-72E CHAINSAW CHAIN is a professional, fast-cutting, full-chisel chainsaw chain from STIHL’s Rapid Super (RS) series, featuring low vibration and smooth cutting for demanding tasks like felling and bucking in clean wood, with .325″ pitch, .050″ gauge, and 72 drive links for an 18″ bar, offering high performance but requiring good maintenance and careful sharpening for optimal use.
Key Specifications & Features:
- Series: RAPID Super (RS)
- Cutter Type: Full-Chisel (aggressive, square-cornered)
- Pitch: .325″
- Gauge: .050″ (or 1.3 mm)
- Drive Links: 72
- Recommended Bar Length: 18 inches (45 cm)
- Performance: Extremely fast cutting, smooth, excellent for clean wood, hard/frozen wood, and plunge cutting.
- Vibration: Features design elements (raised cutters/tie straps) to significantly reduce vibration.
- Lubrication: Has Oilomatic® lubrication slots to deliver oil to the rivets.
Who it’s For:
- Professional users and serious homeowners.
- Those cutting in clean conditions (limited dirt/abrasives).
- Chainsaws over 2.5 kW.
Important Considerations:
- Maintenance: Requires careful sharpening and maintenance to keep its high performance.
