Basic Information
| STIHL 028 S | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model name: | 028 | S |
| Engine size: | 51.5 | cc |
| Power output: | N/A N/A | hp kW |
| Weight (powerhead): | 12.6 5.7 | lb. kg |
| Bar length: | 16″…20″ | |
| Chain pitch: | .325″ | (3/8″) |
| Bar mount: | 3003 |
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 (.325″)
When fitted with a .325″ drive sprocket, the 028 S takes all Stihl guide bars with the Medium 3003 mount, .325″ pitch and either .050″ or .063″ gauge. The compatible original bars are listed in the table below. Recommended bar lengths are 16″ to 20″; other lengths greyed out.
| STIHL BARS 3003 mount .325″ pitch | Length in(DL)* |
|---|---|
| .325″ – .050″ | |
| Rollomatic E Standard · Laminated · Sprocket nose | 16″(67)LPX 18″(74)b,g,p 20″(80)BPX |
| .325″ – .063″ | |
| Rollomatic E Standard · Laminated · Sprocket nose | 16″(67)b,l,p 18″(74 RM3)b,l,g,p 20″(81 x2,RS)b,l,g |
| Rollomatic E Standard · Laminated · Sprocket nose | 13″ 15″(62) 16″(67)b,l,p 18″(74 RM3)b,l,g,p 20″(81 x2,RS)b,l,g |
| Rollomatic E Standard FARM BOSS | 16″(67)b,l,p 18″(74 RM3)b,l,g,p 20″(81 x2,RS)b,l,g |
| *links to Amazon: | bar(ch.n)Oreg.ch. (b,l)BPX,(g)LGX, (p)LPX |
Oregon bars (.325″)
Oregon offers a wide selection of 028 S -compatible guide bars in the D025 mount, .325″ pitch and either .050″, .058″ or .063″ gauge. The bars along with a recommended Oregon chain are listed below. Lengths outside the recommended range greyed out.
| OREGON D025 mount (for Stihl 3003) .325″ – .050″ | Lengths in. (DL)* |
|---|---|
| SpeedCut™ (TXLB/TXLG) · Narrow kerf · Up to 55cc saws · TXLB small nose · TXLG large nose · 95TXL chain | TXLB: 13″(56) TXLG: 15″(63) 16″(67) 18″(74) 20″(81) |
| VersaCut™ (VXLG) · Lightweight pro bar · Large nose · 20BP/LG/LPx chain | 16″(67 b,g) 18″(74 b,g) |
| *links to Amazon: | bar(chain) (b)BPX,(g)LGX |
| OREGON D025 mount (for Stihl 3003) .325″ – .058″ | Lengths in. (DL)* |
|---|---|
| ControlCut™ (PXLB) · Lightweight pro bar · Low-kickback nose · 21BP/LG/LPx chain | 13″(56) |
| *links to Amazon: | bar(chain) |
| OREGON D025 mount (for Stihl 3003) .325″ – .063″ | Lengths in. (DL)* |
|---|---|
| AdvanceCut™ (SFG) · Standard bar · SFG large nose · 22BP/LG/LPx chain | 16″(67 l,p) 18″(74 l,g,p) 20″(81 l,g)b&c |
| ControlCut™ (PXLB) · Lightweight pro bar · Low-kickback nose · 22BP/LG/LPx chain | 13″(56) |
| PowerCut™ (EXLB/RNB) · Replaceable nose · Solid body · Large nose · 22BP/LG/LPx chain | EXLB: 16″(67 b,l) 18″(74 b,g,l) RNB: 16″(67 b,l) 18″(74 b,g,l) |
| VersaCut™ (VXLG) · Lightweight pro bar · Large nose · 22BP/LG/LPx chain | 15″(63) 16″(67 l,p)b&c 18″(74 l,g,p)b&c 20″(81 l,g)b&c |
| *links to Amazon: | bar(ch.n)b&c (b)BPX,(l)L, (g)LGX,(p)LPX |
Stihl original bars (3/8″)
When fitted with the optional 3/8″ drive sprocket, the 028 S takes Stihl bar models with 3003 mount, 3/8″ pitch and either .050″ or .063″ gauge:
| STIHL BARS 3003 mount 3/8″ – .050″ | Length in(DL)* |
|---|---|
| Rollomatic E Standard · Laminated · Sprocket nose | 16″(60)exl,lpx,e 18″(66)d,exl,lpx 20″(72)d,l,g,p,e |
| Rollomatic Super E · Solid bar · Replaceable nose | 16″(60)exl,lpx,e 18″(66)d,exl,lpx 20″(72)d,l,g,p,e 25″(84)lpx,e |
| Rollomatic ES Light · Lightweight · Laminated · Replaceable nose ∙ 11-tooth nose | 20″(72)d,l,g,p,e 25″(84)lpx,e |
| *links to Amazon: | bar(ch.n)Oreg.ch. |
| STIHL BARS 3003 mount 3/8″ – .063″ | Length in(DL)* |
|---|---|
| Rollomatic E Standard · Laminated · Sprocket nose | 16″(60) 18″(66) 20″(72)j,l,g,p |
| Rollomatic E Standard · Laminated · Sprocket nose | 15″(56) 16″(60) 20″(72)j,l,g,p |
| Rollomatic Super E · Solid bar · Replaceable nose ∙ 11-tooth nose | 20″(72)j,l,g,p 22″(76) 25″(84 RS)l,g |
| Rollomatic ES Light · Lightweight · Laminated · Replaceable nose ∙ 11-tooth nose | 20″(72) 25″(84 RS)l,g |
| *links to Amazon: | bar(ch.n)Oreg.ch. |
Oregon bars (3/8″)
When fitted with the optional 3/8″ pitch drive sprocket, the 028 S takes D025 mount Oregon bars in 3/8″ pitch and either .050″ or .063″ gauge as listed below. Compatible Oregon chains also listed; note that the .063″ chains are not available in short loops.
| OREGON D025 mount (for Stihl 3003) 3/8″ – .050″ | Lengths in. (DL)* |
|---|---|
| AdvanceCut™ (SFH) · Standard bar · SFH large nose · 72V chain | 20″(72c,d,e,g,j) |
| DuraCut™ (ATM) · hard nose · tough, hard-wearing · dirty conditions · 72x chain | 18″(66 e,v) 20″(72c,d,e,g,j) 24″(84e,j,c) |
| PowerCut™ (EXL/RND) · Replaceable nose · Solid body · Large nose · 72x chain | EXL: 18″ 20″ RND: 16″(60e,l) 18″(66 e,v) 20″(72c,d,e,g,j) 24″(84e,j,c) |
| VersaCut™ (VXLH) · Lightweight pro bar · Large nose · 72x chain | 16″(60e,l) 18″(66 e,v) 20″(72c,d,e,g,j)b&c 24″(84e,j,c) |
| *links to Amazon: | bar(chain)b&c (c)CJ,(d)D,(e)EXL, (g)LGX,(j)EXJ |
| OREGON D025 mount (for Stihl 3003) 3/8″ – .063″ | Lengths in. (DL)* |
|---|---|
| AdvanceCut™ (SFH) · Standard bar · SFH large nose · 75x chain | 16″(60) 18″(66) 20″(72 j,e,g) 24″(84 e) |
| DuraCut™ (ATM/DXLM) · Hard nose · Tough, hard-wearing · Dirty conditions · 75x chain | ATM: 16″(60) 18″(66) 20″(72 j,e,g) 24″(84 e) DXLM: 16″(60) 18″(66) 20″(72 j,e,g) 24″(84 e) |
| PowerCut™ (RND) · Replaceable nose · Solid body · Large nose · 75x chain | 16″(60) 18″(66) 20″(72 j,e,g) 22″(77) 24″(84 e) |
| Power Match™ (RND/RWD) · Like PowerCut, older · Replaceable nose · Solid body · Large nose · RWD lower weight · 75x chain | RND: 20″(72 j,e,g) 24″(84 e) |
| VersaCut™ (VXLH) · Lightweight pro bar · Large nose · 75x chain | 15″(56) 16″(60)b&c 18″(66)b&c 20″(72 j,e,g) |
| *links to Amazon: | bar(chain)b&c (e)EXL,(g)LGX, (j)EXJ |
