Description
STIHL OEM 3690 005 0081 Rapid Super 23RS 81E Chainsaw Chain
The STIHL 3690 005 0081 Rapid Super 23RSC 81E chain loop is a genuine STIHL full-chisel saw chain built for fast, aggressive cutting performance. This chain is designed for professional cutting applications where clean, efficient cutting in hard or frozen wood is important.
⚠️ Before You Order – Verify Fitment
This chain is intended for select STIHL models using the newer after + 2023 bar style. Some newer bars may use a different chain depending on bar graphics, pitch, gauge, and drive link count.
Always verify your current bar and chain specifications before ordering. Model fitment alone is not enough to guarantee the correct chain.
Not sure? Contact us with your STIHL model, bar information, and current chain number and we’ll help verify fitment.
Sold as 1 complete chain loop.
What This Part Does
- Provides fast, aggressive cutting performance with a full-chisel cutter design
- Helps reduce vibration through STIHL cutter and tie strap design
- Designed for clean cutting in hard wood, frozen wood, bucking, limbing, and felling applications
- Genuine STIHL replacement chain for proper fit and cutting performance when matched to the correct bar
Part Details
- Brand: STIHL
- Part Number: 3690 005 0081
- Chain Type: Rapid Super
- Chain Code: 23RS 81E
- Cutter Style: Full chisel
- Drive Links: 81
Product Specifications
- Length: 20"
- Gauge: .325
- Pitch: .050
- Chain Loop: 81 drive links
Fits Select STIHL Models
Known model references:
- MS261
- MS271
- MS291
Known Listed Model References
- STIHL MS Series: MS261, MS271, MS291
Important Fitment Notes
- This chain is for select 2023 and after bar setups that do have the newer bar graphic style shown in the product image.
- Model fitment can vary by bar length, pitch, gauge, and drive link count.
- Confirm that your saw uses a 23RS 81E chain loop before ordering.
- Rapid Super full-chisel chain cuts faster than semi-chisel chain but requires careful sharpening and maintenance.
- This chain is best suited for trained professional users and higher-powered saw applications.