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[E4-28] XT2U-8Q70-A AND XT2U-8Q45-A COMBO Sugihara Light Type 28″[71cm] + Sugihara Light Type 18″[45cm] Includes Chains/Rims [x30 Additional Expected 4th October 2024]
To find chains that fit this bar please keep scrolling down the page…
There are 3 types of Sugihara Guidebar – Pro Laminated, Pro Solid and Light Type pro. Have a look at the second picture above in the gallery to see how these bars differ.
What makes a Sugihara bar so good? This is a difficult question to summarise easily.
Sugihara bars started manufacturing chainsaw bars in 1967 by Hideo Sugihara. Japan has always had a reputation for excellence forging and working steel. Having the knowledge to manufacture quality chainsaw bars is not something that is gained overnight. It is a complex process of which cutting out the initial bar is only one part.
Steel has different properties dependant on how it is heated then cooled. Sugihara bars may go through the process of heating and cooling up to 4 times on different parts of the bar in order to gain maximum performance. The rails need to be accurately cut and hardened but over hardening can make them brittle. The bar body needs to be stiff yet flexible. We have used a number of different chainsaw bars over the years including all the major manufactures. Sugihara bars are the hardest wearing bars out there. Even their laminated bars will outlast rivals.
On the single piece pro and light type bars the hardness of the rails is measured at HRC 60. Compare this to Stihl at HRC 57 and Oregon at HRC 55 and it is clear why these bars last longer. They are so hard they resist most flat files when it comes to bar dressing (we recommend a diamond dressing knife which can be found here).
However bear in mind they are more ‘thoroughbred’ in that if they are mistreated and the bar gets over heated they are more prone to chipping. In the wrong hands these bars have a far shorter lifespan so please be aware of your bar maintenance:
Check your drive rim/drive sprocket BEFORE you buy a new bar – if worn you MUST change this before running a brand new high tolerance bar
Old chains [yes if they have a been used ‘a few’ times this counts as old – must NOT be run on a new bar [or you can but you will likely wear the bar much faster]. If in doubt do not do it.
DO bed in your new bar and allow all the different parts to begin the bedding in process
(P+3/8-063-LG) Panther Plus Chisel Guarded 3/8 .063[1.6mm]
Part Number P+3/8-063-LG
$0.53
With this chain if you are seeing this message we can’t do the chain length you require – please pick another chain. If you need more info Whatsapp on +44 (0)7752 145 001
(P+3/8LP-050-L) Panther Plus Chisel 3/8 Lo Pro .050[1.3mm] [ONLY 45|52 in stock at present]
Part Number P+3/8LP-050-L
$0.53
Hi – we don’t have this chain as a stock item and for this chain we are unable to make any chain lengths other than what the website lets you order so if seeing this message please pick another chain. We will have more of this chain around April/May 2024
(P+325-058-LG) Panther Plus Chisel Guarded .325 .058[1.5mm]
Part Number P+325-058-LG
$0.53
Longer term the Panther range of chains will be narrowed down to a smaller range all of which will be the unguarded versions (which happen to be the most popular). If this message is popping up please choose another chain as we don’t have it in the length you want.
If the website is not allowing you to choose the chain loop you require then it is unavailable – this chain is only available in loops of 28,56,57,64,65,72 at the moment.
The chain is not available in the size you requested. Please select Panther P-404-HSR chain. If no luck then please call or whatsapp +447752 145001 (whatsapp is generally the faster option).
3617-63PS Stihl 3/8 Lo Pro .050[1.3mm] Chisel Unguarded
Part Number 36170000
$0.91
This chain has now been discontinued by Stihl – if you are seeing this we cannot make the chain length you require. The only unguarded option in chisel 3/8 lo pro .050[1.3mm] is now the Panther versions which we will look to increase availability of during 2023/2024 and can be found by clicking here.
73EXJ NEW Oregon Full Skip Chisel Chain 3/8 .058[1.5mm]
Part Number 73EXJ
$0.72
Hi – we don’t have this chain as a stock item but we can easily add it just for you 🙂 whatsapp us on +447752145001 or call and let us know what length of chain you are after.
With this chain if you are seeing this message we can’t do the chain length you require – please pick another chain. If you need more info Whatsapp on +44 (0)7752 145 001
Sorry we don’t have the chain length requested as a stock item, but we can make a custom chain for you – please whatsapp or call us on +447752 145001 for more information.
[Whatsapp is generally the faster option].
Orders for United States of America must be a minimum of $180.
For all UK orders from Monday 25th Sept there will be no longer be a minimum order but a flat rate of £4.95+vat will be charged to all orders.