The Stihl RM Rapid Micro 18 inch (45 cm) chainsaw chain is a genuine OEM part designed for dependable cutting performance and durability. Built with a .325″ (8.25 mm) pitch, 1.6 mm (.063″) gauge, and 68 drive links, it is a direct match for the Stihl 3005 008 4717 guide bar and a wide range of popular saws including the MS 200, MS 210, and MS 250.
Made from high-grade, heat-treated steel with hardened semi-chisel cutters and robust rivets, this RM (Rapid Micro) chain offers smooth, controlled cutting with excellent edge retention. Its semi-chisel cutter profile is forgiving in mixed timber, helping reduce chatter and maintain cutting speed in both softwood and hardwood. Delivered as a pre-joined 68-link loop, it is ready to install for fast replacement and consistent, reliable performance.
Key Features
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Genuine Stihl RM semi-chisel chain (OEM Nos. 3686 000 0068 / 3629 000 0068)
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18″ (45 cm) loop with 68 drive links for correct fitment and tension
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Pitch: .325″ (8.25 mm) and Gauge: .063″ (1.6 mm) for strength and stability
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Semi-chisel profile for smooth, controlled cutting with good durability
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Made from hardened steel with reinforced rivets for long service life
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Optimised for Stihl guide bar 3005 008 4717 – check pitch/gauge/DL match
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Reduced vibration and chatter improves handling and comfort
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Holds a sharp edge well in clean or lightly dirty timber
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Pre-assembled loop – easy to fit and maintain with a 3/16″ (4.8 mm) file
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Suitable for professional forestry, arborist, and domestic use
Typical Applications
Well suited to felling, pruning, limbing, firewood cutting, storm clearance, fencing, and estate or farm maintenance. This chain offers reliable performance for general purpose timber cutting where clean, consistent results are needed from a mid-range saw.
Also known as
Stihl Rapid Micro chain, RM semi-chisel chain, Stihl OEM saw chain loop, 18″ .325″ x .063″ chain, 68 drive link replacement chain, 3686 series Stihl chain.
Fits Models
010, 011, 012, 021, 023, 025, MS 200, MS 200 T, MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 241, MS 241 C, MS 250, MS 250 C, MS 251, MS 251 C, MS200, MS200T, MS210, MS210C, MS230, MS230C, MS241, MS241C, MS250, MS250C, MS251, MS251C
Alternate Part Numbers
3686 000 0068, 3629 000 0068, 3686 003 0068, 36860000068, 36860030068, 36290030068, 36290000068, 3629 003 0068
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