Want to change my 540i cutting system

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Does anyone know if I can change my husqvarna t540i cutting system from the factory .325 pitch 43 gauge drive sprocket, bar, and chain to a 3/8 lp 50 gauge.
 
southsoundtree said:
What are you trying to achieve?

Is that a larger chain? Seems like it.

Lots of people are going smaller to cut less wood with the same engine power.
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That is a larger chain, fewer cutters since the links are longer, but the cutters would be wider.

I would think it best not to make the switch, as I doubt the motor in that saw will like pulling a wider chain. I’ve never heard of someone intentionally running a wider profile chain than factory on purpose.
 
Reach said:
That is a larger chain, fewer cutters since the links are longer, but the cutters would be wider.

I would think it best not to make the switch, as I doubt the motor in that saw will like pulling a wider chain. I’ve never heard of someone intentionally running a wider profile chain than factory on purpose.
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I did on my 170 but that saw has much more power, I wouldn't change my 540ixp set up I could see going smaller for pruning but that's about it. I recently got the oregon chains for it, normally I'm not a big fan of oregon chains but these are better than the husqvarna imo, these specific ones they used o1 steel for the teeth and it's staying sharp for a long time.
 
Vicente said:
I did on my 170 but that saw has much more power, I wouldn't change my 540ixp set up I could see going smaller for pruning but that's about it. I recently got the oregon chains for it, normally I'm not a big fan of oregon chains but these are better than the husqvarna imo, these specific ones they used o1 steel for the teeth and it's staying sharp for a long time.
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I thought that Oregon made the chains for Husqvarna? They did long ago, at least, and made the Husqvarna branded bars as well back then.
 
Reach said:
I thought that Oregon made the chains for Husqvarna? They did long ago, at least, and made the Husqvarna branded bars as well back then.
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Husqvarna makes their own now, but you’re right, Oregon made them at one time.

To the OP, even though enough people have chimed in, I’ll still throw in my vote for no. I switched on my 200 a few years ago, bad choice. If anything, as previously mentioned, go smaller.
 
Thanks for the input im just not happy with the quality or the availability of the husqvarna chains and i have a couple 100’ spools of 3/8 low pro and i love the way it performs on my gas climb saws 020 201 355 and t540 and i prefer chain with a single raker per tooth i find the side by side rakers are a pain in the ass so if anyone has suggestions for a different chain i would love to hear it
 
Just buy the oregon ones.
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If i didn't have a light bar for my 201 tc I'd be switching it to the speed cut nano setup especially if they offered an 18" bar for it.
 
Thanks for all the info i think ill try the speedcut chain i am not interested in the 1/4 pitch chain for the 540 its a little too delicate for me in removals but i have thought about strapping a 12” panther setup on a 2500t strictly for pruning applications
 
Barc Buster said:
Yes there is the panther 1/4 pitch set up from August here in the states. No doubled rakers and longer cut time.
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True, but the bars are flimsy and no longer in stock.
I swapped mine over and it was great for a while until the rails separated at the sprocket on the nose. The rivet opened up. Hasn’t cut right since, and the bars are no longer available. If I can just find where I put the stock sprocket and bar….
 
I'm running the Panther bar on my 540i and luckily haven't had any troubles with it, but I certainly did keep the stock bar and chains as a backup, should I need it.
 
evo said:
True, but the bars are flimsy and no longer in stock.
I swapped mine over and it was great for a while until the rails separated at the sprocket on the nose. The rivet opened up. Hasn’t cut right since, and the bars are no longer available. If I can just find where I put the stock sprocket and bar….
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Weird I’ve got 3 panther bars with lots of hours on them and no issues. Sounds like August may have something new coming soon.
 
evo said:
True, but the bars are flimsy and no longer in stock.
I swapped mine over and it was great for a while until the rails separated at the sprocket on the nose. The rivet opened up. Hasn’t cut right since, and the bars are no longer available. If I can just find where I put the stock sprocket and bar….
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I've got a spare lightly used 12" bar and chain if you need it
 
27RMT0N said:
I'm running the Panther bar on my 540i and luckily haven't had any troubles with it, but I certainly did keep the stock bar and chains as a backup, should I need it.
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I swear I did too! It's really against my style to throw anything out, I have a stack of worn out bars!
 
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