Will this fit my Stihl saw?

It fits saws running a 16-inch bar with 3/8" low-profile pitch and .043" gauge, such as the MS 170/180-class and MSA battery models with that bar. Check your bar's stamped pitch and gauge before buying.

Is this chain good for battery saws?

Yes. The narrow kerf removes less wood, so the motor works less and runtime improves. It is the standard low-profile choice for Stihl battery saws.

How does it compare with a full-chisel chain?

Full-chisel cuts faster in clean wood but dulls quicker in dirt. This semi-chisel chain trades some speed for durability and easier sharpening.

Does it reduce kickback?

It carries the green low-kickback label, with ramped depth gauges and safety tie straps that meet ANSI B175.1. It reduces kickback risk but does not eliminate it.

One 16-inch 61 PMM3 chain, Stihl part 3610 005 0055. The bar and saw are not included.

Can I sharpen it myself?

Yes. Use a 5/32-inch round file at the marked top-plate angle and file the depth gauges periodically. Semi-chisel is forgiving for hand filing.

Where is the Genuine STIHL 16" Chainsaw Chain 61 PMM3 55 cheapest?

At Amazon, for $18.99, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Genuine STIHL 16" Chainsaw Chain 61 PMM3 55?

Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.

Where can I buy the Genuine STIHL 16" Chainsaw Chain 61 PMM3 55?

2 stores we checked sell it, including Ecronix, Amazon.

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Genuine STIHL 16" Chainsaw Chain 61 PMM3 55

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What reviewers say

Owners of small Stihl saws treat this as the stock-quality replacement chain: it fits, cuts smoothly and keeps battery saws running longer. Complaints center on it being slower than full-chisel chain and on the low-kickback design limiting aggressive cutting.

What people mention

Cut speedMixedOwners find it smooth and efficient on small saws but slower than full-chisel chain in clean hardwood.
Battery runtimePraisedThe narrow kerf draws less power, so battery saws cut longer per charge.
Kickback safetyPraisedRamped depth gauges and safety tie straps make it feel controlled for homeowners.
SharpeningPraisedSemi-chisel cutters are easy to file and stay sharp in gritty conditions.
FitMixedIt fits 16-inch 3/8" low-pro .043" bars well, but not other gauge or pitch setups.

About the Genuine STIHL 16" Chainsaw Chain 61 PMM3 55

The STIHL 61 PMM3 (Picco Micro Mini 3) is a low-profile saw chain for lightweight gas, battery-powered and corded-electric chainsaws. It is a genuine STIHL OEM part. The narrow .043" gauge cuts a thinner path through the wood, which reduces resistance on smaller saws and helps battery-powered models run longer.

This is a STIHL Green Label low-kickback chain. It has safety tie straps and ramped depth gauges, and it meets the kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175.1. The semi-chisel cutters stay sharp longer in dirty or gritty conditions than full-chisel chains and are easy to sharpen. The STIHL OILOMATIC system uses grooves that channel bar oil to the rivets to reduce friction and heat.

The chain fits 16-inch bars that need a 3/8" low-profile pitch and a .043" gauge. Check the numbers stamped on your guide bar (3/8" P, .043" and 55 DL) before ordering.

Brand

STIHL (genuine OEM part)

Part numbers

3610 005 0055, 3610 000 0055

Chain model

61 PMM3 (Picco Micro Mini 3)

Bar length

16 inches

Pitch

3/8" low profile (Picco)

Gauge

.043" (1.1 mm)