Stihl MS 461 R Saw Profile

Basic Information

STIHL
MS 461 R
Model name:MS 461R
Engine size:76.5cc
Power output:6.0
4.5
hp
kW
Weight
(powerhead):
15.4
7.0
lb.
kg
Bar length:16″…25″
(20″)
Chain pitch: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 Rescue bars

For rescue operations, Stihl provides the MS 461 R one bar model: a 20″, 3/8″ pitch and .063″ gauge special Rollomatic Super E bar designed for use with the depth limiter.

STIHL
3003 mount
3/8″ pitch
Length
[in.]
Chain
(rec.)
.063” gauge:36 RDR
Rollomatic
Super E
20 in72

Stihl original bars

For non-rescue work, the MS 461 R can be fitted with all Stihl guide bars with the Medium 3003 mount, 3/8″ pitch and either .050″ or .063″ gauge. The compatible original bars are listed below. Recommended bar lengths are 16″ to 25″; other lengths greyed out.

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
28″(91)exj,exl
Rollomatic
ES Light

· Lightweight
· Laminated
· Replaceable nose
∙ 11-tooth nose
20″(72)d,l,g,p,e
25″(84)lpx,e
28″(91)exj,exl
*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
28″(91)
Rollomatic
ES Light

· Lightweight
· Laminated
· Replaceable nose
∙ 11-tooth nose
20″(72)
25″(84 RS)l,g
28″(91)
*links to Amazon:bar(ch.n)Oreg.ch.

Oregon bars

For non-rescue work, the MS 461 R takes a wide range of Oregon bars in the D025 mount, 3/8″ pitch and either .050″ 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)
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)
28″(91 j)
Power Match (RND)
· Like PowerCut, older
· 72x chain
28″
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)
28″(91)
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)
28″ (91)
RWD:
28″
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