23RS Chainsaw Chain 325" 050"

Overview

The STIHL Rapid Super Chainsaw Chain (88666188066) is designed for high-performance cutting applications requiring fast, clean, and efficient results in hard or frozen wood conditions. Offered in a .325" pitch and .050" gauge configuration, this full-chisel chain is engineered for operators who demand aggressive cutting performance with reduced vibration.

Technical Features

• Full-chisel, razor-edged square-cornered cutter design: Minimizes chain friction during cutting, resulting in an exceptionally smooth and clean cut particularly in hard or frozen wood.
• Cutter and tie strap geometry engineered for vibration reduction: Reduces operator fatigue on extended cuts while maintaining the aggressive cutting profile of a full-chisel chain.
• Faster cutting speed than RM (Rapid Micro) chain: The RS designation indicates superior cutting rate, making it the preferred choice where productivity and throughput are the priority.
• Excellent plunge-cutting efficiency: Chain geometry supports controlled bore-cut and plunge-cut techniques used in felling and bucking operations.
• .325" pitch / .050" gauge specification: Ensures compatibility with correctly matched guide bars and sprockets for proper fitment and safe operation.

Applications

• Bucking and felling hardwoods where a clean, fast cut is required.
• Cutting frozen or seasoned wood where chain friction is a performance concern.
• Professional and commercial chainsaw use demanding high-output cutting cycles.
• Plunge-cutting and bore-cut techniques in felling operations.

Important Maintenance Note: The Rapid Super (RS) chain requires careful and precise sharpening using correct file sizes and angles to maintain its full-chisel edge geometry. Improper sharpening will degrade cutting performance. Regular inspection of cutter depth gauges is recommended to sustain optimal cutting efficiency.