Description
STIHL OEM 3612 005 0055 PICCO™ Duro 3 PD3 Carbide Chainsaw Chain – 16", 3/8" Picco, .050" Gauge, 55 Drive Links
Get dramatically longer cutting-edge life in demanding and abrasive cutting conditions with the STIHL PICCO™ Duro 3 (PD3) Carbide Chainsaw Chain. Genuine STIHL OEM part number 3612 005 0055 is a 16" chain featuring 3/8" low-profile (Picco) pitch, .050" (1.3 mm) gauge, and 55 drive links. Precision-welded carbide cutting edges allow the PD3 to stay sharp up to four times longer than standard saw chains, making it especially well suited for dirty wood, treated lumber, roots, hardwoods, and other abrasive cutting conditions where conventional chain can dull quickly.
Chain fitment depends on the specifications of your guide bar and cutting system—not just the chainsaw or pole pruner model.
Always verify your current chain specifications:
- 16" (40 cm) Bar Length
- 3/8" Low Profile (Picco) Pitch
- .050" (1.3 mm) Gauge
- 55 Drive Links
- STIHL PICCO™ Duro 3 (PD3)
- Carbide Cutting Edges
Bar length alone does not guarantee compatibility. STIHL equipment may use different guide bar and chain combinations. Always verify the pitch, gauge, drive-link count, and guide bar specifications before ordering.
Important – Carbide Chain: PICCO Duro 3 is not sharpened like a conventional steel saw chain. The carbide cutters must be professionally re-sharpened using the proper formed diamond grinding wheel. A standard chainsaw file is not suitable for sharpening the carbide cutting edges.
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: 3612 005 0055
- STIHL PICCO™ Duro 3 (PD3) chain
- 16" chain with 55 drive links
- 3/8" Low Profile (Picco) pitch
- .050" (1.3 mm) gauge
- Precision-welded carbide cutting edges
- Stays sharp up to four times longer than standard saw chains
- Long cutting-edge life means less frequent sharpening
- Low-profile design for smooth cutting performance
- Low-kickback design
- Reduced-vibration characteristics for improved operator comfort
- Excellent choice for dirty or abrasive cutting conditions
- Well suited for treated wood, roots, hardwoods, and dirty wood
- Can handle demanding jobsite applications such as cement-encrusted formwork boards
- Designed for users who prioritize long cutting intervals between sharpening
- Sold as one complete chain loop
Specifications
- Brand: STIHL
- OEM Part Number: 3612 005 0055
- Chain Family: PICCO™ Duro 3
- Chain Type: PD3 Carbide
- Product Type: Carbide Chainsaw / Pole Pruner Chain
- Package Quantity: 1 Chain
- Bar Length: 16" (40 cm)
- Pitch: 3/8" Low Profile (Picco)
- Gauge: .050" (1.3 mm)
- Drive Links: 55
- Cutter Type: Carbide
- Profile: Low Profile
- Kickback Design: Low-Kickback
- Sharpening Requirement: Formed Diamond Grinding Wheel
- Recommended Applications: Dirty Wood, Treated Wood, Roots, Hardwoods & Abrasive Cutting Conditions
What Makes PICCO Duro 3 Different?
The major advantage of STIHL PICCO Duro 3 is its precision-welded carbide cutting edges. Carbide is substantially more wear resistant than the cutting edges found on conventional saw chain, allowing PD3 to remain sharp up to four times longer than standard chains under suitable operating conditions.
This makes PD3 particularly valuable when cutting material that can quickly dull conventional chain. Dirty logs, embedded soil, roots, treated lumber, hardwood, and abrasive jobsite materials can require frequent sharpening with ordinary chain. PICCO Duro 3 is designed to extend the amount of productive cutting time between sharpening intervals.
The chain also combines its carbide cutting edges with a low-profile, low-kickback design and reduced-vibration characteristics for smoother, more comfortable operation.
Fits These STIHL Models
Verify the guide bar and existing chain specifications before ordering.
017, 018, 019, 020, MS162, MS171, MS172, MS180, MS181, MS182, MS191, MS192, MS193, MS194, MS200, MS201, HT100, HT101, HT130, HT132, HT135, HTA135, HTA140, HTA150, HTA160
Required Chain Specifications: 16" Bar, 3/8" Low Profile (Picco) Pitch, .050" Gauge, 55 Drive Links
Important: The models listed above may be equipped with different guide bar lengths and cutting-system configurations. This specific chain fits applications using a 16" guide bar requiring 3/8" Picco pitch, .050" gauge, and exactly 55 drive links. Always verify the specifications stamped on your guide bar or compare them with your existing chain before ordering.
Ideal Applications for Carbide Chain
- Dirty or muddy wood
- Logs that have been lying on the ground
- Treated lumber
- Root cutting
- Hardwoods
- Farm and property cleanup
- Storm-damaged timber
- Demolition and jobsite cutting
- Cement-encrusted formwork boards
- Abrasive cutting conditions that quickly dull conventional chain
- Applications where extended cutting time between sharpening is important
Frequently Purchased Together
- STIHL 16" guide bar for 3/8" Picco, .050" chain – verify 55-drive-link requirement
- STIHL bar and chain oil
- Replacement drive sprocket compatible with 3/8" Picco chain
- Replacement guide bar
- Guide bar groove cleaner
- STIHL sprocket cover hardware
- Replacement air filter
- Replacement spark plug
Installation Tips
- Shut off the machine and disconnect the spark plug or remove the battery before servicing the cutting attachment.
- Verify that your guide bar requires a 16" chain with 3/8" Picco pitch, .050" gauge, and exactly 55 drive links.
- Do not select the chain based on 16" bar length alone. Pitch, gauge, and drive-link count must all match.
- 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 55 drive links are properly seated in the guide bar groove and sprocket.
- Adjust chain tension according to the STIHL operator's manual and recheck tension after initial operation.
- Confirm that the chainsaw's lubrication system is working properly before cutting.
- Do not attempt to sharpen the carbide cutters with a standard round chainsaw file.
- PICCO Duro 3 requires specialized sharpening equipment using the correct formed diamond grinding wheel.
- Because carbide is very hard but can be damaged by severe impacts, inspect the cutters after striking rocks, metal, concrete, or other hard foreign objects.
Why Choose STIHL PICCO Duro 3 Carbide Chain?
STIHL PICCO™ Duro 3 is designed for operators who are tired of repeatedly stopping to sharpen conventional chain when working in dirty or abrasive conditions. Its precision-welded carbide cutting edges can remain sharp up to four times longer than standard saw chain, while its low-profile, low-kickback and reduced-vibration design provides smooth, controlled cutting performance. STIHL OEM 3612 005 0055 is the 16" PD3 configuration for cutting systems requiring 3/8" Picco pitch, .050" gauge, and 55 drive links.