STIHL Rapid Micro 3 (RM 3) chainsaw chain, 3/8", 1.6 mm, 45 cm

If your saw jumps or vibrates too much, cutting becomes tiring fast. The STIHL Rapid Micro 3 (RM 3) chain is built to calm things down, delivering smooth, controlled cuts with noticeably less kickback and vibration. It’s an easy choice when you want reliable performance without fuss.

This semi-chisel chain is also simple to sharpen, so you keep a clean cutting edge and steady feed through hardwoods or farm tasks. Robust, consistent and confidence-inspiring — ideal for occasional users and agricultural work alike.

Where this chain shines

• Limbing and cross-cutting firewood with a steady, smooth cut
• General farm and property maintenance with less kickback
• Occasional felling where comfort and control matter

Why you’ll like it

• Low-kickback design: bumper drive links for safer, calmer cuts
• Low vibration: reduces fatigue on longer jobs
• Semi-chisel cutters: forgiving and easy to resharpen
• Dependable quality: robust chain with smooth cutting behavior

In daily use

Expect a controlled feed into the wood with fewer shocks and less chatter. The semi-chisel profile keeps performance consistent even as conditions vary, and touch-up sharpening is straightforward.

Key details at a glance

• Model: Rapid Micro 3 (RM 3)
• Chain pitch: 3/8" (9.32 mm)
• Drive link gauge: 1.6 mm (.063")
• Bar length: 45 cm
• Cutter type: Semi-chisel
• Kickback/Vibration: Reduced via bumper drive links

Advice from gardenmachineshop.com

Match all three: bar length, pitch (3/8") and gauge (1.6 mm/.063"). If one doesn’t match your bar, the chain won’t fit correctly.

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