STIHL Rapid Super (RS) 3/8", 1.6 mm chainsaw chain 50 cm

If you’re felling, sectioning or bucking hardwood and want cleaner cuts with less effort, the STIHL Rapid Super (RS) 3/8", 1.6 mm chainsaw chain delivers. Its full-chisel cutters bite fast with low cutting resistance, so you move through tough fibre quickly and with control.

This chain is built for professional forestry and heavy-duty firewood work where speed, precision and vibration control matter. It runs smooth, resists kick tendencies, and leaves a high-quality finish when your saw is sharp and your technique is right.

Where it shines

• Felling and snedding hardwood with a 50 cm bar
• High-output cutting where speed saves time
• Clean finish cuts for less planing or re-cuts
• Professional forestry and wood harvesting

Why you’ll like it

• Fast, aggressive cutting thanks to full-chisel teeth
• Low-vibration run for better comfort and control
• High piercing performance when plunge cutting
• Consistent cut quality with reduced kick tendency

In daily use

The RS chain rewards accurate filing and steady feed pressure. Keep your depth gauges set correctly and the cutters sharp, and you’ll notice quicker cuts with less strain on the powerhead and operator. Pair it with a well-matched 50 cm bar and adequate chain oiling.

Key data at a glance

• Chain pitch: 3/8" (9.32 mm)
• Drive link gauge: 1.6 mm (.063")
• Recommended bar length: 50 cm

Advice from gardenmachineshop.com

Full-chisel cutters are fast but unforgiving—touch up the edge as soon as you feel cutting slow down to keep performance high and kick tendency low.

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