Description
STIHL OEM 3005 005 9900 – 16" Chainsaw Bar & Chain Kit – 2 Chains + 1 Guide Bar
Keep your STIHL chainsaw cutting smoothly with the STIHL OEM 3005 005 9900 Bar & Chain Kit. This convenient 2+1 replacement kit includes one 16-inch guide bar and two genuine STIHL 61 PMM3 chainsaw chains, providing a complete cutting attachment replacement and an extra chain for future use.
Each included chain features 3/8" low-profile pitch, .043" (1.1 mm) gauge, and 55 drive links. The STIHL PICCO Micro Mini 3 (61 PMM3) chain is designed for smooth cutting performance with low vibration and reduced kickback characteristics.
This kit is an excellent choice for replacing a worn guide bar and chain together while keeping a second replacement chain available for routine maintenance.
What's Included in the Kit?
- Quantity 1 – STIHL 16" Guide Bar: Compatible with 3/8" low-profile chain, .043" gauge, and 55 drive links.
- Quantity 2 – STIHL 61 PMM3 Chainsaw Chains: 16", 3/8" low-profile pitch, .043" gauge, 55 drive links each.
Kit Part Number: 3005 005 9900
Replacement Chain Part Number: 3610 005 0055
Package Quantity: 3 Pieces Total – 1 Guide Bar and 2 Chain Loops
Product Features
- Genuine STIHL OEM bar and chain replacement kit
- Convenient 2+1 kit with one guide bar and two chains
- 16-inch guide bar for compatible STIHL chainsaws
- STIHL PICCO Micro Mini 3 low-profile saw chains
- 3/8" low-profile (Picco) chain pitch
- .043" (1.1 mm) chain gauge
- 55 drive links per chain
- Low-vibration cutting characteristics
- Reduced-kickback chain design
- Suitable for routine cutting, pruning, and firewood preparation
- Provides an extra replacement chain for convenience
- Helps restore cutting performance when replacing worn components
Fits These STIHL Chainsaw Models
017, 018, MS162, MS170, MS171, MS172, MS180, MS181, MS182
Important: Verify the chainsaw model, guide bar mounting pattern, chain pitch, gauge, and drive-link count before ordering. Chainsaw models may have different cutting attachments depending on their configuration.
Guide Bar & Chain Specifications
- Manufacturer: STIHL
- OEM Kit Part Number: 3005 005 9900
- Kit Type: 2+1 Bar and Chain Replacement Kit
- Guide Bar Length: 16" (40 cm)
- Guide Bars Included: 1
- Chain Type: 61 PMM3 – PICCO Micro Mini 3
- Chain Part Number: 3610 005 0055
- Chains Included: 2
- Chain Pitch: 3/8" Low Profile (Picco)
- Chain Gauge: .043" (1.1 mm)
- Drive Links: 55 Per Chain
- Application: Compatible STIHL Chainsaws
Why Replace the Guide Bar and Chain Together?
Over time, chainsaw guide bars develop rail wear, uneven grooves, and damage that can affect cutting performance. Installing a new chain on a severely worn guide bar may cause premature chain wear or poor cutting results.
Replacing the guide bar and chain together helps restore proper chain guidance, improve cutting performance, and reduce problems caused by worn cutting attachments.
With two chains included, you can keep one chain installed and have a spare ready when the first becomes dull or requires sharpening.
Related Parts & Recommended Maintenance Items
- 3610 005 0055 – STIHL 61 PMM3 Replacement Chain: 16", 55 drive links
- STIHL Bar and Chain Oil: Essential for guide bar and chain lubrication
- STIHL Chain Sharpening File and Guide: Select the correct size for 61 PMM3 chain
- STIHL Depth Gauge Tool: For proper chain maintenance
- Drive Sprocket: Inspect for wear when replacing the guide bar and chain; verify the correct part for your saw
- Guide Bar Groove Cleaner: Helps remove sawdust and debris from the bar
- Replacement Air Filter: Recommended during routine chainsaw maintenance
- Replacement Spark Plug: Check service requirements for your chainsaw model
Installation & Maintenance Tips
- Turn off the chainsaw, allow it to cool, and disconnect the spark plug before servicing.
- Remove the sprocket cover, old chain, and guide bar.
- Clean the bar mounting area and oil delivery passages.
- Inspect the drive sprocket for excessive wear or damage.
- Install the replacement guide bar, ensuring the bar mounting and tensioning components are properly positioned.
- Install the new chain with the cutting teeth facing forward along the top of the guide bar.
- Ensure all 55 drive links are properly seated in the guide bar groove and drive sprocket.
- Adjust chain tension according to the STIHL operator's manual.
- Secure the guide bar mounting hardware according to the chainsaw manufacturer's instructions.
- Check that the chain moves freely around the guide bar before starting the saw.
- Fill the chain oil reservoir with the recommended STIHL bar and chain oil.
- Confirm proper chain lubrication before cutting.
- Recheck chain tension after initial use and periodically during operation.
- Rotate or flip the guide bar periodically, as recommended by STIHL, to promote even rail wear.
- Keep both chains properly sharpened and inspect the guide bar regularly for damage.
Before You Order – Verify Compatibility
Kit Part Number: 3005 005 9900
Guide Bar: 16"
Chain: STIHL 61 PMM3
Pitch: 3/8" Low Profile
Gauge: .043"
Drive Links: 55 Per Chain
Important: This kit is designed for compatible STIHL chainsaws using the correct guide bar mounting configuration and cutting attachment specifications.
Do not order based on bar length alone. Confirm your chainsaw model, guide bar mounting pattern, chain pitch, gauge, and drive-link count.
Not interchangeable with: Standard 3/8" pitch, .325" pitch, or .050" gauge cutting systems.
If your chainsaw has been modified or fitted with a different cutting attachment, verify compatibility before purchasing.
Not Sure If This Is the Right Kit?
Contact us with your STIHL chainsaw model and serial number. We'll help verify the correct bar and chain combination before you order.