Description
STIHL OEM 3636 005 0055 PICCO Micro™ 3 (63PM3 55) Chainsaw Chain
Keep your STIHL chainsaw cutting smoothly and safely with the genuine STIHL OEM 3636 005 0055 PICCO™ Micro™ 3 (63PM3 55) chainsaw chain. Designed for lightweight chainsaws using a 16" guide bar, this low-profile, narrow-kerf chain delivers smooth cutting performance with reduced vibration and low kickback. The semi-chisel cutter design stays sharp longer than full-chisel chains under normal cutting conditions, making it an excellent choice for homeowners, arborists, and professionals alike.
Chain fitment depends on your guide bar specifications—not just your chainsaw model.
Always verify your current chain specifications:
- 3/8" Low Profile (PICCO) Pitch
- .050" Gauge
- 55 Drive Links
- 63PM3 55 chain designation
Model fitment alone does not guarantee compatibility.
If you're unsure, contact us with your STIHL model number, guide bar information, and current chain number, and we'll help verify the correct replacement before you order.
Product Features
- Genuine STIHL OEM chainsaw chain
- OEM Part Number: 3636 005 0055
- Chain Designation: 63PM3 55 (PICCO™ Micro™ 3)
- Low-profile, narrow-kerf design for smooth, efficient cutting
- Low-kickback design for improved operator safety
- Semi-chisel cutters stay sharp longer and are easier to sharpen than full-chisel chains
- OILOMATIC® lubrication system delivers oil where it is needed most for reduced wear and longer chain life
- Factory pre-stretched to reduce initial chain adjustment
- Reduced vibration for greater operator comfort
- Ideal for battery, electric, and lightweight gasoline chainsaws
- Sold as one complete chain loop
Specifications
- Bar Length: 16"
- Pitch: 3/8" Low Profile (PICCO)
- Gauge: .050" (1.3 mm)
- Drive Links: 55
- Cutter Style: Semi-Chisel (Micro)
- Chain Family: OILOMATIC® PICCO™ Micro™ 3 (PM3)
- Low Kickback: Yes
- Narrow Kerf: Yes
What This Chain Does
The STIHL PICCO™ Micro™ 3 chain is a low-kickback, narrow-kerf, smooth-cutting chain designed for small to mid-sized chainsaws producing approximately 1.5 kW (2.0 HP) to 1.9 kW (2.5 HP). Compared to previous versions, it delivers equivalent cutting performance with only a slight increase in weight. Its semi-chisel cutter design provides excellent durability, holds an edge longer than full-chisel chains in normal conditions, and is easier to maintain and sharpen.
Fits Select STIHL Models
Known listed model references:
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
Common Applications
- Pruning small branches
- Tree trimming
- General property maintenance
- Firewood preparation
- Farm and ranch cleanup
- Storm cleanup
- Precision cutting
- Professional plunge-cutting applications
Frequently Purchased Together
- 16" STIHL Light 04 or Rollomatic® E Light guide bar
- STIHL 2-in-1 Easy File for 3/8" Low Profile chain
- STIHL round file and file guide
- STIHL depth gauge tool
- STIHL Woodcutter or Platinum bar and chain oil
- Replacement drive sprocket (inspect during chain replacement)
- Bar groove cleaner
- Chain sharpening kit
- Scrench combination wrench
Installation Tips
- Disconnect the spark plug or battery before servicing the saw.
- Clean the guide bar groove and oil holes before installing the new chain.
- Inspect the drive sprocket and replace it if excessive wear is present.
- Install the chain with the cutter edges facing forward across the top of the guide bar.
- Adjust chain tension so the drive links remain fully seated while allowing the chain to pull freely by hand.
- Run the saw briefly and recheck chain tension after the first few cuts.
- Always use quality bar and chain oil to maximize chain life.
- STIHL recommends using low-kickback, green-labeled chains together with green-labeled reduced-kickback guide bars for optimum safety.
Why Choose Genuine STIHL Chains?
Genuine STIHL chains are precision engineered to match STIHL guide bars and drive systems for superior cutting performance, long service life, reduced vibration, and dependable reliability. Using OEM STIHL replacement chains helps ensure the proper fit, consistent lubrication, and maximum cutting efficiency every time you use your chainsaw.