Stihl 023 Saw Profile

Basic Information

STIHL 023
Model name:023
Engine size:40.2cc
Power output:N/A
N/A		hp
kW
Weight
(powerhead):		10.1
4.6		lb.
kg
Bar length:12″…18″
Chain pitch:3/8″P
(.325″)
Bar mount:3005

Compatible Bars

Compatible original Stihl guide bars and Oregon replacement bars are listed in tables below. A link to the bar, compatible Stihl and Oregon chains and a bar&chain combo in Amazon are included whenever possible. (Workshoppist.com is an Amazon Associate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.)

Stihl original bars (3/8P)

When fitted with a 3/8P drive sprocket, the Stihl 023 takes all Stihl guide bars with the Small 3005 mount and 3/8P (Picco) pitch and .050″ gauge (63 PM3 chain). Also .043″ gauge bars technically fit, but the power of the 023 probably exceeds the 2.0hp limit of the compatible 61 PMM3 chain. The linked Oregon chains (90PX) are specified for saws up to 42cc, though, and OK for the 023.

The compatible original bars are listed below. Recommended bar lengths are 12″ to 18″, compatible bars outside this range greyed out.

STIHL BARS
3005 mount
3/8″ Picco
– .050″		Length
in(DL)
Rollomatic
E Standard
· Laminated
· Sprocket nose
· 63 xx chain		12″(44)pxl,s
14″(50 PM,PS)p,l,v
16″(55 PS)l,v
18″(61)
Rollomatic
E Light
· Lightweight
· Laminated
· 63 xx chain		12″(44)pxl,s
14″(50 PM,PS)p,l,v
16″(55 PS)l,v
*links to Amazon:bar(ch.n)Oreg.ch.
(l)PXL (p,s)PX
(v)VXL
STIHL BARS
3005 mount
3/8″ Picco
– .043″		Length
in(DL)*
Rollomatic
E Standard
· Laminated
· Sprocket nose		(61PMM3
not spec.)
12″
14″(50)
16″(55 x3)
Rollomatic
E Mini
· Lightweight
· Small-nose
· Laminated		12″(44x5)r
14″(50)
16″(55x3)px
Rollomatic
E Mini Light
· Lightweight
· Laminated
· Small-nose		10″(39)px
12″(44x5)r
14″(50)
*links to Amazon:bar(ch.n)Oreg.ch.
(px,r)PX

Stihl original bars (.325″)

Optionally, the Stihl 023 is also available with a .325″ drive sprocket. This configuration takes 3005 mount, .325″ pitch bars in .050″ or .063″ gauge listed below.

STIHL BARS
3005 mount
.325″ pitch		Length
in(DL)*
.325″ – .050″
Rollomatic
E Standard
· Laminated
· Sprocket nose
16″(60)
18″(68)LGX
.325″ – .063″
Rollomatic
E Standard
· Laminated
· Sprocket nose
14″(56)
16″(62)BPX
18″(68x2,3 RS,x2)
Rollomatic
E Standard
WOOD BOSS		16″(60)
18″(68x2 RS,x2)b,p
*links to Amazon:bar(ch.n)Oreg.ch.

Oregon bars (3/8P)

In the default 3/8P configuration, the Stihl 023 takes Oregon bars in the A074 mount and 3/8P pitch and both .043″ and .050″ gauge. The compatible Oregon bar models are listed below.

OREGON
A074 mount
(for Stihl 3005)
3/8″LP – .043″		Lengths
in. (DL)*
Single Rivet (MLE)
∙ Affordable
∙ 90PX chain		12″(44 r)(bar)
14″(50)
16″(55)
*links to Amazon:
b&c(chain)(bar)
(r)R(90PX)
OREGON
A074 mount
(for Stihl 3005)
3/8″LP – .050″		Lengths
in. (DL)*
Single Rivet (SDE)
∙ Affordable
∙ 91PX chain		12″(44 l)
14″,2(50 l,v)(bar)
16″,2 (55 v)
AdvanceCut™ (SXE)
∙ Tougher nose
∙ 91PX chain		12″(44 l)
14″(50 l,v)
16″(55 v)
*links to Amazon:b&c(chain)(bar)
(l)PXL,(v)VXL

Oregon bars (.325″)

The optional .325″ pitch configuration of the saw takes Oregon bars in the A074 mount, .325″ pitch and either .050″ or .063″ gauge:

OREGON
A074 mount
(for Stihl 3005)
.325″ -.050″		Lengths
in. (DL)*
ControlCut™ (PXLB)
· Lightweight pro bar
· Low-kickback nose
· 20BP/LG/LPx chain		16″(62 b)
18″(68)
SpeedCut™ (TXLB)
· Narrow kerf
· Up to 55cc saws
· TXLB small nose
· 95TXL chain		16″(62)
18″(68)b&c
*links to Amazon:bar(ch.n)b&c
OREGON
A074 mount
(for Stihl 3005)
.325″ – .063″		Lengths
in. (DL)*
ControlCut™ (PXLB)
· Lightweight pro bar
· Low-kickback nose
· 22BP/LG/LPx chain		16″(62 g,p)bar
18″(68 g,p)bar
AdvanceCut™ (PXB)
· Regular kerf
· 22BP/LG/LPx chain		16″(62 g,p)
18″(68 g,p)
*links to Amazon:b&c(ch.n)bar
(g)LGX, (p)LPX