.404" Pitch Harvester Bars & Chains
Harvester Saw Chain, Guide Bars & Sprockets
Leading logging operations choose the Oregon .404" Pitch Cutting System for its rugged endurance and unmatched ability to keep up with the extreme torque and RPM’s generated on modern equipment.
.404” Harvester 18HXT, 19HXT, and 18BC Chains
Maximum Cutting. Any Condition.
Precision-tuned speed, trusted durability, and tailored performance for every cutting condition, Oregon's 18BC, 18HXT, and 19HXT chains deliver faster cuts, longer life, and application-specific efficiency.
18BC Chain
RUGGED. Excels in tough, dirty conditions.
Cutter
- Chipper - full-radius "C-shaped" chipper cutters are less sensitive to damage and deliver reliable performance in dirty, abrasive cutting conditions, such as thinning operations, storm or fire damage, or cutting alongside roadways.
- When staying sharp is more important than speed
Cut Speed
- Slowest cutting performance of the .404 Harvester chain offering
- Less damage and breakage than competition in testing
Durability Tested
- Good chassis strength - field tested in Midwest winter conditions
- 50% fewer broken chains before first sharpening versus competition chain
Fit-Up
- Low-to-Mid power, 5-65HP
Recommended Application
- Pair with HS or RH bar
- Tough cutting conditions where other chains quickly dull or damage
18HXT and 19HXT Chain
Faster Cutting. Trusted Durability.
Cutter
- 18HXT: Micro Chisel - Small radius cutting corner design strikes balance between speed and durability.
- 19HXT: Tall Chamfer Chisel - Tall hood design and wide kerf improves chip clearance - moving wood chips through the cutter more efficiently than other chains.
Cut Speed
- 18HXT: Medium speed - +5% faster than HX chain
- 19HXT: Mid-to-High Speed - +7% faster than HX chain
Durability Tested
- 18HXT: Built from 18HX platform with good chassis strength
- 19HXT: Built on the 19HX platform with best-in-class chassis strength and robust components
Fit-Up
- 18HXT: Low-to-Mid power, 5-65HP
- 19HXT: Mid-to-High power, 20-65HP
Recommended Application
- 18HXT: Pair with RH or SpeedMax Anti-Vibe bar for thinning or full harvest. Small, medium, or large diameter trees
- 19HXT: Pair with Anti-Vibe bars for longest life and best performance of cutting system. Use for full harvest where fast cuts and high quality are important
SpeedMax™ XL Anti-Vibe .404" Guide Bars
Increased Rigidity. Reduced Bar Movement.
Maximize efficiency through even the toughest conditions. The Oregon SpeedMax™ XL Anti-Vibe guide bar features a thicker steel-alloy body designed to increase rigidity and reduce bar movement when cutting hard, frozen, or gnarly wood. With precision-milled rails that are induction-hardened for superior durability, it’s a perfect match for Oregon® Harvester saw chain.
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Reduced Bar Movement
- Up to 12% less bar tip movement than leading competitor
- Better grading at the mill
- 5% thicker alloy steel body
Faster, More Efficient Cutting
- Minimizes time between cuts after shuttling the log and delimbing
- Optimized for cold-weather and hardwood cutting conditions
Reduced Downtime
- Thicker bar resists bending/damage
- Reduced chain throw
- Built-in LubriTec™ Oiling System to keep high-friction areas well lubricated
Reduced Rail Maintenance (compared to original SpeedMax)
- Rails don’t spread – avoids slow cutting/poor cutting
- Rails stay straight – wear is even on both rails
Seamless Fit
- Designed to fit seamlessly with existing equipment and components
- Motor mount, chain, easy-to-replace 14-tooth sprocket nose
- Available in 80-100cm (32-39”) bar lengths
Limited Warranty - Quality Guarantee
- Oregon Tool, Inc. warrants its products to be free from defects in materials for as long as it is owned by the original consumer purchaser
EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE
Hear directly from the field— real operators sharing their firsthand experiences with the NEW Oregon® SpeedMax™ XL Anti-Vibe Harvester Guide Bars.
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SpeedMax™ XL .404" Cutting System
Complete Chain, Bar, and Sprocket System
We’ve committed to delivering faster, stronger, and longer-lasting cutting systems for the most demanding harvesters in the world. We’ve specifically engineered the Speedmax XL for those who live to get the job done right — every cut, every day.
Bar Lengths: 17-44" (42-113cm)
Recommended: Use .404" rim-type sprockets that were specifically designed as a precise match to Oregon .404" chains.
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.404" Pitch SpeedMax XL Harvester Guide Bar
Replaceable Sprocket Nose Bar (RSN)
Discover unparalleled strength and speed with the newly-imagined guide bar designed to out-perform in the harshest conditions.
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Increased Durability
- With a 28% increase in length, the new RSN absorbs most rail wear.
- Guide bar RSN requires fewer rotations ultimately extending the life of your bar.
Unmatched Strength
- Designed with a wider bar body and chrome-moly plating for reduced deflection.
- Enhanced bar body firmness to increase cutting speed and strength.
More Uptime
- Guide bar RSN can be replaced in the field several times, decreasing downtime between cuts.
- Re-engineered tail contour decreases friction lowering the likelihood of throw chain and improving your valuable time in the cab.
Reduced Friction
- The RSN is equipped with a larger, 14-tooth sprocket featuring high-alloy industrial bearings leading to reduced heat build-up and longer-lasting parts.
LubriTec™ Lubrication System
- Guide bar lubrication dam increases contact between chain drive links and oil, significantly reducing oil waste.
Bar Length
- 21-39" (54-100cm)
.404" Pitch Harvester Guide Bars
Replacement and Solid Sprocket Nose
We manufacture solid-nose, one-piece sprocket noses, and replaceable sprocket nose features, all designed to tackle diverse cutting applications.
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Superior Performance
- .404" guide bars are equipped with unique features that facilitate superior performance in demanding, high-speed conditions.
Increased Uptime
- The Solid Nose bars feature a motor-mount configuration designed for efficiency leading to more cutting time.
Unwavering Consistency
- Our straight and square-milled grooves are designed for consistency, stability, and decreased wear.
Improved Strength
- The induction hardening process increases the longevity of your guide bar with precision heat-treated rails and added resistance to wear and chipping.
Long-Lasting
- LubriTec increases the life of your guide bar and saw chain with advanced precision to allow the chain drive links and oil to have closer contact, significantly reducing oil waste.
Bar Lengths
- 17-44" (42-113cm)
Guide Bar options
Solid Harvester Replaceable Sprocket-Nose Bar
11-tooth nose | Easy and quick replacement | Industrial-strength bearings | Extended 4" nose
Jet-Fit Solid Harvester Sprocket-Nose Bar
Solid Harvester bar | Jet-Fit bar-mount system
Stump Spray Solid Harvester Sprocket-Nose Bar
Solid Harvester bar | Stump Spray feature
SpeedMax XL Harvester Sprocket-Nose Bar
Chrome-moly plating | Increased chain retention and speed | Vibration reduction | Re-engineered tail contour
.404" Pitch Harvester Sprockets
Drive Sprockets and Sprocket Shims
Engineered to improve efficiency, durability, and longevity.
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.404" Rim Sprocket
Precision balanced rim sprocket
Machined from durable solid-billet steel and featuring a raised tooth design, the .404" rim sprocket was engineered as an exact fit for Oregon .404" chains, and thoughtfully designed to reduce chain stretch and debris ejection with tapered side-ports.
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Recommended harvester bar tail and drive sprocket pairings
| .404 Drive Sprocket Tooth Count | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guide Bar | Tail Type | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| .404 SpeedMax XL 14-Tooth Bar |
Q | Recommended | Recommended | ||||||||
| R | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | ||||||||
| S | Recommended | Recommended | |||||||||
| .404 11-Tooth Bar HL, HR, HS (Solid), RH (RSN) |
M | Recommended | Recommended | ||||||||
| L | Recommended | Recommended | |||||||||
| Y | Recommended | ||||||||||
| B | Recommended | Recommended | |||||||||
| N | Recommended | Recommended | |||||||||
| D | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | ||||||||
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Drive Sprockets
Raised-tooth design | Reduced chain stretch | Precision fit to both 18 HX and 19 HX chains.
Sprocket Shims
Ensures correct alignment with guide bar and drive sprocket.
.404" Pitch Harvester Guide Bars Common Features
All Oregon harvester bars are designed and built with the following features.
LubriTec™
LubriTec increases the life of your harvester guide bar and saw chain. The dam allows the chain drive links and oil to have closer
Induction Hardening
Increase the longevity of your guide bar with precision heat-treated rails. Our induction hardening process offers superior resistance to wear and chipping.
Precision Groove
Maintain chain cutting stability and minimize wear. Our straight and square-milled grooves are designed for consistency.
.404" Pitch Harvester Guide Bars Additional Optional Features
Look for these extra enhancements for your harvester guide bar.
Harvester Replaceable Sprocket Noses (RSN)
Harvester Replaceable Sprocket Nose bars extend the life of the bar body. The RSN’s strong and rigid design helps accelerate the return on your investment by increasing workload efficiency with quick and easy nose replacement in the field.
Jet-Fit® Bar-Mount System
The patented Jet-Fit bar-mount system maximizes productivity. The slotted motor-mount design fits harvester equipment outfitted with automatic chain tensioners and easily slides in and out of the bar clamp. The Jet-Fit is available in .080" gauge.
Stump Spray
Our patented Stump Spray guide bars help prevent the spread of butt and root-rotting fungi (Heterobasidium Annosum) by delivering a precise cut and control agent application. With our custom channel along the bar’s leading edge, simply open the dimpled exit holes with the special punch-out to fit your need. Select models incorporate the Jet-Fit mounting tail slots.
High-Grade Alloy Steel
Minimize rail wear, chipping, and spreading with our specialized 3/8" thick high-grade alloy steel. Featured on the 3/4" Pitch Solid Harvester RSN guide bar and double-ended guide bars.
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