Overview
Pair a fresh 16” bar with a factory-sharp chain in one package. This aftermarket combo replaces the original equipment on your saw and arrives ready to mount, so you can get back to cutting without delay. It is a practical choice when your current bar is worn or your chain has seen too many sharpenings.
Key specifications
- Bar length: 16”
- Chain pitch: 3/8”
- Gauge: .043”
- Drive links: 55DL
- Includes: guide bar and chain (matched set)
- Material: hardened alloy bar with chrome-plated chain
Compatibility
This combo is built to work with Stihl MS250 and equivalent models that share the same bar-mount geometry. Confirm your saw’s model and year against the compatibility chart to ensure a proper fit, particularly if your saw has been updated with a different oiler setup.
Installation notes
Start by loosening the side-cover nuts and removing the worn bar and chain. Clean the bar pad and oil hole thoroughly. Mount the new bar, drape the chain over the nose sprocket and drive sprocket, and reinstall the cover. Set the tensioner so the chain has slight sag on the underside but stays in the rail, then fully tighten the cover.
Common questions
Q: Will this 16-inch bar and chain combo fit my Stihl MS250, and does the 3/8 pitch match what that saw uses?
Yes, this combo is intended to fit the Stihl MS250 with a 16-inch setup and a 3/8 pitch chain. Before installing, it’s still smart to confirm your saw’s current bar length and chain specs on the old bar or in the owner’s manual so the replacement matches exactly.
Q: Do I need to do anything special when installing this 16-inch guide bar and chain on my MS250?
Make sure the chain is installed in the correct cutting direction, then set the tension so the chain sits snugly on the bar but can still be pulled around by hand with gloves on. After a few minutes of cutting, recheck tension because a new chain will usually stretch slightly during initial use.
Q: How should I maintain this 16-inch bar and chain combo to make it last longer on my Stihl MS250?
Keep the chain properly sharpened, check bar oil flow every time you use the saw, and avoid running the chain dry. It also helps to clean the bar groove and oil hole regularly and flip the bar occasionally to promote even wear on both rails.
