differences between chainsaw bars

[Steph3n]

I wanted to buy a chainsaw bar, and surprised when checking out Stihl bars, wow they're pricey now
I wonder if there are any big differences between Stihl, Husqvarna, and Duke's? I mean, the functional or reliability wise
and I saw these Japanese brand chainsaw bars, are they good?

 

[onefive]

You're paying for the name at this point or should I say, we. For most users the difference isn't huge unless you're running it commercially every day

 

[cjmac163]

I don't mind the Oregon bars as far as budget bars go. I know a few fellas who swear by Forester bars. I generally run Sugihara bars myself, but they are a little more expensive. I also heard from a couple people Sugi bars are going down in quality, though that isnt evident (yet) in the bars i own.

 

[Steve Woodrow]

I wanted to buy a chainsaw bar, and surprised when checking out Stihl bars, wow they're pricey now
I wonder if there are any big differences between Stihl, Husqvarna, and Duke's? I mean, the functional or reliability wise
and I saw these Japanese brand chainsaw bars, are they good?

Had a Woodland Pro bar from Bailey's, ok for a while but delaminated eventually. Running a Sumara now along with my Stihl's, get what u pay for.

 

[Alan]

Tsumura are legit, I know that

 

[onefive]

I don't mind the Oregon bars as far as budget bars go. I know a few fellas who swear by Forester bars. I generally run Sugihara bars myself, but they are a little more expensive. I also heard from a couple people Sugi bars are going down in quality, though that isnt evident (yet) in the bars i own.

Have you heard anything specific about what's changed ? because my friend recommended a sugi not too long ago

 

[cjmac163]

Have you heard anything specific about what's changed ? because my friend recommended a sugi not too long ago

Apparently, the quality of the metal went down. They are Japanese bars though, so I'm not too sure if that's true or not. I love my Sugi bar, it's taken some abuse and still looks brand new. No bending or groove pinching. Mine is a 32" on a 385xp, and I've run it through some shitty cuts!

 

[What]

I like Husqvarna bars the best, next is tsumura, and oregon are okay to.

 

[cjmac163]

I like Husqvarna bars the best, next is tsumura, and oregon are okay to.

My husqvarna bars are (i think) the most durable. The bar edge holds up better than other bars, and doesn't groove out or burr up as easily!

 

[What]

My husqvarna bars are (i think) the most durable. The bar edge holds up better than other bars, and doesn't groove out or burr up as easily!

That has been my experience as well.