Description
The STIHL 23RS-78E CHAINSAW CHAIN is a professional, full-chisel chain (Rapid Super) for high-performance cutting, featuring square-cornered teeth for aggressive, fast, and clean cuts, even in hard wood, designed for 20-inch bars with a .325″ pitch and .050″ gauge, offering low vibration but requiring precise sharpening and maintenance for experienced users. It’s a heavy-duty, fast-cutting chain for demanding tasks like felling and limbing, known for minimal friction and excellent plunge-cutting ability.
Key Specifications & Features:
- Chain Family: STIHL Rapid Super (RS)
- Cutter Type: Full Chisel (aggressive, square-cornered)
- Pitch: .325″
- Gauge: .050″ (or 1.3mm)
- Drive Links: 78
- Bar Length: Fits 20-inch bars
- Vibration: Low vibration design
- Lubrication: Features Oilomatic slots for oil delivery
Performance & Use:
- Aggressive Cutting: Its full-chisel design cuts exceptionally fast and cleanly.
- Ideal For: Professionals in forestry, agriculture, and construction, as well as demanding homeowners.
- Applications: Felling, bucking, limbing, and plunge-cutting.
- Maintenance: Requires careful sharpening and upkeep to maintain peak performance.
- Kickback: Has an increased risk of kickback compared to safety chains, intended for experienced users.
