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[chadley]

I've been posting on other threads but can't find if a 029 will handle a 20 in bar and chain.  Anyone know? Also, will a stihl handle a husky 20 in bar?  I have two 20 in bars and 3 chains from my husky that I'm trying to see if they will fit the 029 so I don't have to buy new bars and chains to fit my dads 029.  Thanks

[willieG]

stihl site recomends 16 to 20 inch bar on an internet search

http://www.stihlusa.com/chainsaws/MS290.html

[tree climber]

it will handle 20 inch bar but husky bar will not fit

[kybaseball]

I have a 029 with a 20 inch bar and it sure will handle anything you want to cut. Keep the chain sharp and watch it mow the wood down!!

[BIGDIESEL20S]

The 029 will run a 20in bar but keep it at a 325 chain. I put a 20in 3/8 on mine and it is as slow as watching paint dry , so I just bought a semi skip chain to help speed things up. But I have not got to try it out yet. If its not fast enuff Im going to try a full skip chain .

[Bill G]

     Been runnin a 029 super w/20"bar for 13 years.  Couldn't be any happier!  Made lots of firewood and still runs great.  Plenty strong enough.  Can get heavy though, these last few years.  I guess it's my age, and not the saw's doing!