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Best Stihl chainsaw chain for a stated bar

Updated: 15 October 2026

You are replacing a blunt chain on a Stihl, and amazon.co.uk is full of packs between about 4.4 and 4.7 stars. A 4 inch pruner loop, a 12 inch garden chain, and a 16 inch four-pack can all look like the winner if you sort by rating. The best Stihl chainsaw chain is the listing that matches the pitch, gauge, and drive-link count on your bar. These conditional picks use the amazon.co.uk listings checked on 15 October 2026, and the full table is the [Stihl chainsaw chain comparison](/hub/forestry-tools/stihl-chainsaw-chain). The Products Compared editorial team compared the listings and did not run a cutting trial. A purchase through our links can earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

You are replacing a blunt chain on a Stihl, and amazon.co.uk is full of packs between about 4.4 and 4.7 stars.

Our top picks

MospdyGear MospdyGear 4 inch, 28 links, 2-pack

Best overall

MospdyGear MospdyGear 4 inch, 28 links, 2-pack
6.1/10about £9.99
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Stihl Stihl PMMC3, 35 cm, 50 links

Rank 2

Stihl Stihl PMMC3, 35 cm, 50 links
8.8/10about £16.98
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CHAMSUREUK CHAMSUREUK 12 inch, 44 links, 3-pack

Preis-Tipp

CHAMSUREUK CHAMSUREUK 12 inch, 44 links, 3-pack
8.5/10about £15.99
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On this page
  1. 1.Best only means best for a stated bar
  2. 2.A 35 cm bar at 1.1 mm and 50 links
  3. 3.A 12 inch bar at 1.1 mm and 44 links
  4. 4.A GTA 26
  5. 5.What not to call a winner

Best only means best for a stated bar

Stars record how buyers felt about the chain that arrived. Match the bar's pitch, gauge, and drive-link count, because a model name does not repair a mismatch. This set is 1/4 inch or 3/8 inch, and 3/8 inch P is a different chain from 3/8 inch LP. Gauge is 1.1 mm (.043 inch) or 1.3 mm (.050 inch). Counts run from 28 links to 64, so a high score on one length says nothing about the next. If your stamp differs from the heading, read the three numbers in the buying guide before you pay.

A 35 cm bar at 1.1 mm and 50 links

For 3/8 inch P, 1.1 mm, 50 drive links, and 35 cm, the row is the genuine Stihl PMMC3, part 3610 000 0050 (B003WJRCWU). On 15 October 2026 it was £16.98 for one chain, rated 4.6 from 1,197 reviews. Stihl's UK page lists a different Picco Super 3 Pro from £20.20, and that part is not this ASIN. If the groove is 1.3 mm, leave the row, because these 1.1 mm links are the wrong thickness. When only the brand is left, use the genuine versus compatible page.
MospdyGear MospdyGear 4 inch, 28 links, 2-pack

Testsieger

MospdyGear MospdyGear 4 inch, 28 links, 2-pack
6.1/10about £9.99
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A 12 inch bar at 1.1 mm and 44 links

For a bar marked 12 inch (about 30 cm), 3/8 inch LP, 1.1 mm, and 44 drive links, three packs agree. CHAMSUREUK B0D6W2ZMFQ was £15.99 for three chains, rated 4.4 from 1,360 reviews. Rotatech B072MZC71B was £17.99 for two chains, rated 4.5 from 680 reviews, naming MS170, MS171, MS192, MS192T, MSE140, MSE170, and some Echo saws. Savior B0F9SVJNSR was £18.99 for three chains. Its 4.6 from 415 is shared with another Savior ASIN, so the score is a weak reason to pay more. Start with CHAMSUREUK for spares at the lowest price of the three. Choose Rotatech for the model names and two loops. FuGuiB's four-pack at £18.99 is 1/4 inch and 64 links for a stated 12 inch MSA bar. It does not match a 44-link 3/8 LP sprocket.

A GTA 26

A Stihl GTA 26 in this set is 1/4 inch pitch, .043 inch gauge, 28 drive links, and a 4 inch cutting length. MospdyGear B0F383594F was £9.99 for two chains, rated 4.7 from 18 reviews. The title says .043 inch and the gauge field says 0.04, so match the bar rather than averaging the two figures. Savior B0FYPZDC6N was £21.99 for four, more than twice the two-pack, and the seller cites part 3670 000 0028. That line shows 4.6 from 415, the same review text as the 12 inch Savior pack. Both 28-link listings are on the Stihl GTA 26 chain page.

What not to call a winner

The genuine PMC3, part 3636 000 0050 (B003RJTER6), was £22.56, rated 4.6 from 587 reviews. The title says 35 cm, 3/8 inch P, 1.3 mm, and 50 drive links, while the specification field says 68. A UK review says the guide lugs were too thick for an MS 170, although the listing names that saw. Consider it only when the groove is 1.3 mm and you have counted the links. Rotatech B01DXXGH2K was £19.99 for two chains, rated 4.5 from 722 reviews. The title says 16 inch / 40 cm, 3/8 inch LP, 0.50 inch, and 55 drive links, but a bullet says 14 inch and .050 inch. Half an inch is 12.7 mm, which is not a gauge on these bars, while .050 inch means 1.3 mm. Leave the listing until you know which figure is in the box.

Common questions

What is the best Stihl chainsaw chain?
The best Stihl chainsaw chain matches pitch, gauge, and drive-link count on your bar. The PMMC3 at £16.98 is for 35 cm, 3/8 inch P, 1.1 mm, and 50 links. CHAMSUREUK at £15.99 is for a 12 inch, 3/8 inch LP, 1.1 mm, 44-link bar. MospdyGear at £9.99 is two 28-link loops for a GTA 26.
Is the genuine chain worth more than a two-pack?
Pay £16.98 for the single PMMC3 on a 35 cm, 3/8 inch P, 1.1 mm, 50-link bar. Pay £17.99 for two Rotatech loops on a 12 inch, 44-link bar when you want a spare. Reviewers often mention a sharp edge on the genuine loop, and dulling comments are not a cutting trial.
Which chain for a 12 inch MS170?
On a 12 inch, 3/8 inch LP, 1.1 mm, 44-link MS170 bar, use CHAMSUREUK at £15.99, Rotatech at £17.99, or Savior at £18.99. Treat Savior's 4.6 from 415 as shared with another ASIN. The 50-link PMMC3 is a different loop, and a UK review found the 1.3 mm PMC3 lugs too thick for an MS 170.
Which chain for a GTA 26?
A GTA 26 needs 4 inch, 1/4 inch pitch, .043 inch gauge, and 28 links. MospdyGear at £9.99 is two chains at 4.7 from 18 reviews, and the gauge field prints 0.04. Savior at £21.99 cites part 3670 000 0028, with a 4.6 from 415 shared with a 12 inch listing. A 44-link or 64-link loop is the wrong chain.
Should I buy the 4.7-star four-pack?
Buy it only for a 16 inch bar with 57 drive links, 3/8 inch LP, and 0.050 inch gauge. B0GWK32KTH was £14.99, rated 4.7 from four reviews, and it names no Stihl model. Those links will not run on a 44-link or 50-link saw.
What should I skip if my bar is 1.3 mm?
Skip the 1.1 mm PMMC3 and the .043 inch 12 inch packs, because a thinner drive link can run loose in a 1.3 mm groove. B003RJTER6 at £22.56 shows 50 links in the title and 68 in the specification. On B01DXXGH2K, 16 inch disagrees with 14 inch, and 0.50 inch disagrees with .050 inch.

Related pages

Stihl chainsaw chain comparison

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Stihl GTA 26 chain

Genuine Stihl chain vs compatible: file it or spare

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Sources

Public UK and product-listing sources, last accessed 15 October 2026.

  1. HSE — Working with chainsaws (retrieved 15.10.2026)
  2. HSE — INDG317 Chainsaws at work (retrieved 15.10.2026)
  3. HSE — Chainsaw personal protective equipment (retrieved 15.10.2026)
  4. PUWER 1998 — Regulation 5 (retrieved 15.10.2026)
  5. Consumer Rights Act 2015 — Section 9 (retrieved 15.10.2026)
  6. STIHL GB — Chains and bars (retrieved 15.10.2026)
  7. STIHL GB — Replacing a chainsaw chain (retrieved 15.10.2026)
  8. Amazon.co.uk — Example Stihl PMMC3 listing (retrieved 15.10.2026)