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Offline Holshot14

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H46 and H48 chain
« on: November 19, 2009, 10:55:40 am »
Was wondering the difference between H46 and H48 husqvarna chain type?  Thanks

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Re: H46 and H48 chain
« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2009, 09:09:25 am »
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A high-performance, low-vibration chain with square-corner "chisel" cutters for high-production cutting of clean wood. Round ground cutters an standard sequence. Recommended for professional use on 50cc to 100cc saws

That is what is said about the H46 and H48 saw chain on the Husky website.
But  it also says that the H46 has a drive link thickness of 0.50" while as the H48 has a drive link thickness of 0.58"

So I guess the 46 and 48 denotes the different drive link thickness while the cutters seem to be the same.

Try this Husky site it is pretty informative on Husky chain:
http://www.husqvarna.com/us/homeowner/accessories/product-accessories/chains/


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Re: H46 and H48 chain
« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2009, 07:56:38 pm »
Now, can anyone tell me what the difference between H48 and H48S is? The description on the web site Joe Indi gave is identical, and both say "standard sequence", so my guess that the "S" stood for "skip" appears to be wrong. I've been using the Oregon equivalent for most of my 3/8 chains (which I guess is identical to either the 48 or 48S, since Husky is rebadged Oregon chain?).

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Re: H46 and H48 chain
« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2009, 10:03:52 pm »
Now, can anyone tell me what the difference between H48 and H48S is? The description on the web site Joe Indi gave is identical, and both say "standard sequence"

John Mc

H46 = 0.50" drive link thickness (1.3mm)
H48 = 0.58" drive link thickness (1.5mm)

Joe

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Re: H46 and H48 chain
« Reply #4 on: November 20, 2009, 10:23:06 pm »
Now, can anyone tell me what the difference between H48 and H48S is? The description on the web site Joe Indi gave is identical, and both say "standard sequence"

John Mc

H46 = 0.50" drive link thickness (1.3mm)
H48 = 0.58" drive link thickness (1.5mm)

Joe

Thanks, Joe, but I didn't ask about the difference between H46 and H48. I was wondering about H48 and H48S.  What does the "S" signify, since it doesn't seem to mean "skip"?
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Re: H46 and H48 chain
« Reply #5 on: November 20, 2009, 11:37:21 pm »
Okay John, I understand what you are saying now.

Frankly, I too cannot find any difference between the H48 and the H48S.
Descriptions are same, images are same.
Only the prices differ.
The 'S' seems to add a couple of $s to the price.
So could 'S' mean 'Swindle?  :D :D

Joe

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Re: H46 and H48 chain
« Reply #6 on: November 21, 2009, 07:58:59 am »
 Thanks for the info, I couldn't find the chain link on huskys website. Good info and thanks for the quick response.

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Re: H46 and H48 chain
« Reply #7 on: November 21, 2009, 09:20:01 am »
Joe -

The price difference disappears if you compare similar lengths of chain. For some reason, one of the tables does not go below a 72 link loop (if i recall correctly).

Maybe one of them is an older design that is still in their inventory?

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