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Product Description
Need faster, cleaner cuts with your STIHL saw? The STIHL Rapid Hexa .325" chain delivers high cutting performance with a narrow kerf and full-chisel teeth, so you get through hardwood and limbing jobs with less effort and more control.
Built around the exclusive STIHL HEXA system, it sharpens quickly and precisely with the matching Hexa file, stays sharp noticeably longer, and runs with reduced vibration and kickback tendencies for confident, accurate work.
Where it shines
- Felling and delimbing with pro saws like the MS 261
- Cross-cutting thicker firewood cleanly and efficiently
- Directional cuts where low kickback control matters
Why you’ll like it
- Innovative Hexa tooth shape for fast cutting
- Stays sharp up to 50% longer
- Up to 20% more cuts vs. classic full-chisel
- Smoother, low-vibration operation
In daily use
The chain tracks precisely and bites quickly without chattering, helping you place the bar exactly where you want it. Even occasional users can keep a near-ideal sharpening angle using the Hexa file.
Capacity and specs
- Pitch: .325"
- Drive link gauge: 1.3 mm (.050")
- Drive links: 56
- Cutter type: Full chisel
- Sharpening: STIHL HEXA system (Hexa file only)
- Stays sharp up to 50% longer; up to 20% more cuts
Tip from gardenmachineshop.com
Mark your starting cutter before sharpening with the Hexa file—one pass per cutter often restores bite and keeps the set consistent.
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Specifications
| Brand | STIHL |
|---|---|
| Article number | 31400000056 |
| Barcode / EAN | 886661920754 |
| Chain pitch (inch) | .325 |
| Drive link gauge (mm) | 1.3 |
| Drive links (pcs) | 56 |
| Cutter type | Full chisel |
| Sharpening system | STIHL HEXA (Hexa file required) |
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