STIHL 3005 005 9905 2+1 Cut Kit – 18" Bar & 2 23 RM3 68 Chains

Product Number: 3005 005 9905

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Product Brand: STIHL
Product Type: Parts

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The STIHL 3005-005-9905 2+1 Cut Kit includes one 18-inch guide bar and two STIHL 23 RM3 68 saw chains for compatible STIHL MS 250 and MS 251 chainsaws.

This STIHL bar-and-chain bundle gives you a matched replacement guide bar plus two chain loops in one convenient package, helping take the guesswork out of choosing the correct cutting components.

If you're looking for a STIHL MS 250 bar and chain, STIHL MS 251 chain, or 18-inch STIHL bar and chain kit, part 3005-005-9905 provides the matched configuration listed below.

STIHL 3005-005-9905 Specifications

Specification Details
Brand STIHL
Product 2+1 Cut Kit
Part Number 3005-005-9905
Guide Bar Length 18"
Chain Model 23 RM3 68
Chain Pitch .325"
Chain Gauge .050"
Drive Links 68
Compatible Models STIHL MS 250, MS 251
Country of Origin USA

What's Included?

The STIHL 3005-005-9905 Cut Kit includes:

  • (1) 18" STIHL guide bar

  • (2) STIHL 23 RM3 68 saw-chain loops

The second chain gives you a spare loop that can be kept sharpened and ready while the other chain is being used or serviced.

STIHL 23 RM3 68 Chain

This Cut Kit uses the STIHL 23 RM3 68 chain configuration.

The supplied specifications are:

  • 18" guide bar

  • .325" pitch

  • .050" gauge

  • 68 drive links

All specifications should match your chainsaw and guide-bar setup before installation.

STIHL MS 250 18" Bar and Chain Kit

The 3005-005-9905 kit is listed for compatible STIHL MS 250 configurations requiring this 18-inch cutting setup.

Verify that your saw requires:

18" bar + .325" pitch + .050" gauge + 68 drive links

Do not select a replacement bar or chain based only on chainsaw model or bar length.

STIHL MS 251 18" Bar and Chain Kit

This kit is also intended for compatible STIHL MS 251 chainsaws using the 23 RM3 68 chain configuration.

Before ordering, verify the specifications stamped on your existing guide bar and chain.

The required setup for this kit is:

  • 18" guide bar

  • .325" pitch

  • .050" gauge

  • 68 drive links

Why Choose a STIHL 2+1 Cut Kit?

The STIHL 2+1 Cut Kit combines the primary cutting components into one matched package.

Benefits include:

  • One matched 18" STIHL guide bar

  • Two STIHL 23 RM3 68 chains

  • Convenient spare chain

  • Matching pitch, gauge, and drive-link count

  • Easier bar-and-chain replacement

  • Less guesswork matching components

  • Designed for compatible MS 250 and MS 251 chainsaws

Verify Fitment Before Ordering

Before purchasing STIHL 3005-005-9905, confirm:

  • Chainsaw model

  • Guide-bar length

  • Chain pitch

  • Chain gauge

  • Drive-link count

  • Chain model

This kit uses:

18" guide bar + .325" pitch + .050" gauge + 68 drive links

If any specification differs from your existing setup, verify the correct STIHL Cut Kit before ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STIHL part 3005-005-9905?

STIHL 3005-005-9905 is a 2+1 Cut Kit containing one 18-inch guide bar and two 23 RM3 68 saw chains.

What comes in STIHL 3005-005-9905?

The kit includes:

  • One 18" STIHL guide bar

  • Two STIHL 23 RM3 68 saw chains

What chain comes with this Cut Kit?

The supplied chain model is STIHL 23 RM3 68.

Does 3005-005-9905 fit the STIHL MS 250?

It is listed for compatible MS 250 configurations requiring an 18", .325", .050", 68-drive-link setup.

Does it fit the STIHL MS 251?

Yes. It is listed for compatible MS 251 configurations using these exact specifications.

What size guide bar is included?

The kit includes one 18-inch STIHL guide bar.

What pitch is the chain?

The chain pitch is .325 inch.

What gauge is the chain?

The chain gauge is .050 inch.

How many drive links does 23 RM3 68 have?

Each included chain has 68 drive links.

How many chains are included?

The kit contains two saw-chain loops plus the guide bar.

Order STIHL 3005-005-9905 2+1 Cut Kit

Choose the STIHL 3005-005-9905 2+1 Cut Kit when your compatible MS 250 or MS 251 requires an 18-inch guide bar with STIHL 23 RM3 68 chain.

The kit includes one matched guide bar and two STIHL chain loops in one convenient package.