Description
STIHL OEM 3667 005 0062 26 RD3 Rapid™ Duro 3 Carbide Chainsaw Chain – 16", .325" Pitch, .063" Gauge, 62 Drive Links
Get significantly longer cutting-edge life in demanding and abrasive cutting conditions with the STIHL 26 RD3 Rapid™ Duro 3 Carbide Chainsaw Chain. Genuine STIHL OEM part number 3667 005 0062 is a 16" carbide saw chain featuring .325" pitch, .063" (1.6 mm) gauge, and 62 drive links. Carbide inserts are welded to the cutting edges, allowing the RD3 to stay sharp up to four times longer than standard saw chains while delivering dependable cutting performance in demanding wood and abrasive conditions.
STIHL Rapid Duro 3 is especially suited for dirty wood, treated lumber, roots, hardwoods, railroad ties, frozen logs, demolition work, and other applications that can quickly dull conventional saw chain. It also incorporates reduced-kickback and low-vibration features for improved operator control and comfort.
Chain fitment depends on the specifications of your guide bar and cutting system—not just the chainsaw model or bar length.
Always verify your current chain specifications:
- 16" Bar Length
- .325" Pitch
- .063" (1.6 mm) Gauge
- 62 Drive Links
- STIHL 26 RD3 / Rapid™ Duro 3
- Carbide Cutting Edges
Bar length alone does not guarantee compatibility. A 16" STIHL guide bar can use different chain specifications depending on the saw and bar. Always verify the pitch, gauge, drive-link count, and guide bar specifications before ordering.
Important – Carbide Chain: Rapid Duro 3 cannot be properly sharpened with a conventional round chainsaw file. The carbide cutting edges must be re-sharpened using the correct formed diamond grinding wheel and appropriate sharpening equipment.
Carbide Cutter Warning: Carbide provides exceptional wear resistance in abrasive cutting conditions, but it can chip or break when subjected to severe impacts with hard objects. Avoid striking metal, stone, concrete, or other hard foreign material whenever possible. Carbide cutter damage from impact is not considered a warrantable condition.
If you're unsure, contact us with your STIHL model number, serial number, guide bar information, and current chain number, and we'll help verify the correct replacement before you order.
Product Features
- Genuine STIHL OEM carbide saw chain
- STIHL Part Number: 3667 005 0062
- STIHL 26 RD3 – Rapid™ Duro 3 chain
- 16" chain with 62 drive links
- .325" pitch
- .063" (1.6 mm) gauge
- Carbide inserts welded to the cutting edges
- Stays sharp up to four times longer than standard saw chains
- Standard-sized cutters provide durable, effective cutting performance
- Excellent choice for abrasive cutting conditions
- Especially suited for dirty wood, treated wood, roots, and hardwoods
- Reduced-kickback design
- Low-vibration characteristics for improved operator comfort
- STIHL OILOMATIC® drive-link lubrication system
- Lubrication slots help direct oil toward the rivets and critical wear areas
- Factory pre-stretched to reduce excessive adjustment during break-in
- Professional-quality STIHL construction
- Swiss-made OEM STIHL saw chain
- Requires a formed diamond grinding wheel for re-sharpening
- Sold as one complete chain loop
Specifications
- Brand: STIHL
- OEM Part Number: 3667 005 0062
- Chain Type: 26 RD3
- Chain Family: Rapid™ Duro 3
- Product Type: Carbide Chainsaw Chain
- Package Quantity: 1 Chain
- Bar Length: 16"
- Pitch: .325"
- Gauge: .063" (1.6 mm)
- Drive Links: 62
- Cutter Type: Carbide
- Kickback Design: Reduced Kickback
- Vibration Design: Low Vibration
- Lubrication System: STIHL OILOMATIC®
- Construction: Factory Pre-Stretched
- Sharpening Requirement: Formed Diamond Grinding Wheel
- Country of Manufacture: Switzerland
- Recommended Applications: Dirty Wood, Treated Wood, Roots, Hardwoods & Abrasive Cutting Conditions
What Makes STIHL Rapid Duro 3 Different?
The major advantage of STIHL Rapid Duro 3 is its carbide cutting technology. A carbide insert is welded to the cutting edge of the saw-chain cutter, creating a highly wear-resistant cutting surface capable of remaining sharp up to four times longer than conventional saw chain under suitable operating conditions.
Rapid Duro 3 uses standard-sized cutters and is designed for demanding applications where conventional chain can quickly lose its edge. The RD3 combines this extended cutting-edge life with reduced-kickback and low-vibration features.
This makes Rapid Duro 3 especially useful for operators who regularly encounter dirty, contaminated, frozen, treated, or otherwise abrasive wood and want to reduce downtime caused by frequent chain sharpening.
STIHL OILOMATIC® Lubrication System
STIHL saw chain incorporates the OILOMATIC® lubricating system. Specially engineered drive-link lubrication slots help channel bar oil toward the rivets and other critical wear areas while the chain is operating.
Directing lubrication to these high-wear areas helps reduce friction and wear, maximizes the effectiveness of the bar and chain oil, and contributes to longer service life. The chain is also factory pre-stretched to help reduce excessive tension adjustments during the initial break-in period.
Fits These STIHL Models
Known model references:
025, MS250, MS251
Required Chain Specifications: 16" Bar, .325" Pitch, .063" Gauge, 62 Drive Links
Important: The models listed above may have been equipped with different guide bar lengths, gauges, drive-link counts, or cutting-system configurations depending on production date and setup. This specific STIHL 3667 005 0062 Rapid™ Duro 3 carbide chain fits applications using a 16" guide bar requiring .325" pitch, .063" (1.6 mm) gauge, and exactly 62 drive links.
Always verify the specifications stamped on your guide bar or compare them with your existing chain before ordering. Bar length and chainsaw model alone do not guarantee proper chain fitment.
Ideal Applications for Carbide Chain
- Dirty or muddy wood
- Logs with sand or dirt embedded in the bark
- Treated lumber
- Creosote-treated poles
- Railroad ties
- Root cutting
- Hardwoods
- Frozen logs
- Paper rolls
- Demolition work
- Farm and property cleanup
- Storm-damaged timber
- Abrasive cutting conditions that quickly dull conventional saw chain
- Applications requiring extended cutting intervals between sharpening
Frequently Purchased Together
- STIHL 16" guide bar for .325" pitch, .063" gauge chain – verify 62-drive-link requirement
- STIHL bar and chain oil
- Replacement .325" drive sprocket
- Replacement 16" guide bar
- Guide bar groove cleaner
- STIHL sprocket cover hardware
- Replacement air filter
- Replacement spark plug
Installation & Maintenance Tips
- Shut off the chainsaw and disconnect the spark plug or remove the battery before servicing the cutting attachment.
- Verify that your guide bar requires a 16" chain with .325" pitch, .063" gauge, and exactly 62 drive links.
- Do not select this chain based on 16" bar length alone. Pitch, gauge, and drive-link count must all match.
- Confirm that the guide bar groove is designed for .063" (1.6 mm) drive links.
- Make sure the guide bar nose and drive sprocket are compatible with .325" pitch chain.
- Clean the guide bar groove and oil passages before installing the new chain.
- Inspect the guide bar and drive sprocket for excessive or uneven wear before installing a new carbide chain.
- Install the chain with the cutting edges facing forward across the top of the guide bar.
- Make sure all 62 drive links are properly seated in the guide bar groove and sprocket.
- Adjust chain tension according to the STIHL operator's manual.
- Although the chain is factory pre-stretched, recheck chain tension after initial operation and periodically during use.
- Confirm that the OILOMATIC® lubrication system is receiving an adequate supply of clean bar and chain oil.
- Do not attempt to sharpen the carbide cutters with a standard round chainsaw file.
- Rapid Duro 3 requires specialized sharpening equipment with the correct formed diamond grinding wheel.
- Inspect carbide cutters regularly for cracks, chips, or missing carbide, particularly after contacting hard foreign objects.
Why Choose STIHL Rapid Duro 3 Carbide Chain?
STIHL Rapid™ Duro 3 is built for demanding applications where conventional chain can quickly become dull. Its carbide cutting edges can remain sharp up to four times longer than standard saw chains, making it an excellent choice for dirty wood, treated lumber, roots, hardwoods, frozen logs, and other abrasive cutting conditions. Combined with reduced-kickback and low-vibration features, STIHL's OILOMATIC® lubrication system, and factory pre-stretching, RD3 is designed to deliver extended cutting performance with less frequent sharpening. STIHL OEM 3667 005 0062 is the 16" 26 RD3 configuration for cutting systems requiring .325" pitch, .063" gauge, and 62 drive links.