STIHL 23 RH Rapid hexa chain reel

If you need faster cuts with clean control, this STIHL Rapid Hexa .325" chain helps you drop and limb trees efficiently while staying sharper for longer. The Hexa tooth shape and file make resharpening quick and precise, so you waste less time at the bench and more time cutting.

Designed for professional forestry and farm use, the full-chisel cutter profile and narrow kerf deliver high cutting speed with low vibration and reduced kickback. Sharpen exclusively with the Hexa file to keep the performance edge.

Where it excels

• Felling and limbing medium softwoods and hardwoods
• Bucking thicker logs into accurate stove-length rounds
• Working across or slightly diagonal to the grain for fast progress

Why choose this chain

• Higher cutting performance: optimized Hexa cutter geometry
• Stays sharp longer: up to 50% longer edge retention
• Quick, accurate filing: Hexa file guides the ideal angle
• Smoother cutting: low vibration and reduced kickback

In daily use

On the saw, the chain tracks smoothly and bites decisively without snatching, helping you place the bar precisely and guide it safely through the cut. Even occasional users can maintain a near-ideal filing angle with the Hexa system.

Capacity and specs

• Chain pitch: 8.25 mm / .325"
• Drive link gauge: 1.3 mm / .050"

Tip from gardenmachineshop.com

Keep a dedicated Hexa file in your kit—touch up the cutters as soon as you notice dustier chips to maintain peak performance and extend chain life.