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The STIHL 33RH Rapid Hexa Chainsaw Chain Reel, part number 3133 005 1640, is a professional bulk saw-chain reel featuring 3/8" pitch, .050" / 1.3 mm gauge, STIHL HEXA cutters, and 1,640 drive links.
This reel contains approximately 100.04 feet of STIHL Rapid Hexa chain and is designed for properly equipped chainsaw dealers, repair shops, forestry operations, professional tree-care companies, and high-volume users who make finished chain loops to exact cutting-system specifications.
STIHL Chain: 33RH Rapid Hexa
STIHL Part Number: 3133 005 1640
Drive Links: 1,640
Also formatted as: 3133-005-1640 and 31330051640
STIHL 33RH Rapid Hexa Highlights
- STIHL 33RH Rapid Hexa
- Part Number 3133 005 1640
- 100.04-foot / approximately 100-foot bulk reel
- 1,640 drive links
- 3/8" pitch
- .050" / 1.3 mm gauge
- STIHL HEXA cutter design
- Professional bulk chainsaw chain
- Designed for making multiple correctly sized chain loops
STIHL 33RH Rapid Hexa Chain
The STIHL 33RH is part of STIHL's Rapid Hexa saw-chain family and uses the distinctive HEXA cutter design.
This reel provides professional users with bulk 33RH chain for building compatible replacement loops in the exact drive-link counts required for their chainsaws and guide bars.
100' STIHL HEXA Chain Reel
This product is supplied as approximately 100.04 feet of bulk saw chain, commonly described as a 100-foot reel.
The complete reel contains 1,640 drive links.
Because it is bulk chain rather than one finished loop, a properly equipped user can make multiple compatible chains from the reel according to the required drive-link count.
3/8" Pitch
The STIHL 33RH uses a 3/8-inch pitch.
Chain pitch must match the chainsaw's drive sprocket, guide-bar nose sprocket, and complete cutting-system specification.
Never select replacement saw chain using bar length alone.
.050" / 1.3 mm Gauge
This 33RH configuration uses a .050-inch / 1.3 mm drive-link gauge.
The gauge describes the thickness of the drive-link section that travels through the guide-bar groove.
The guide bar and saw chain must use the same gauge.
STIHL HEXA Cutter Design
The defining feature of the 33RH chain is its STIHL HEXA cutter profile.
Because the HEXA cutting system uses its own specific cutter geometry, the chain should be identified and maintained as STIHL 33RH Rapid Hexa rather than treated as a generic 3/8" .050" chain.
Follow STIHL's current HEXA sharpening and maintenance instructions for this exact chain.
1,640 Drive Links
The STIHL 3133 005 1640 reel contains 1,640 drive links.
Individual chain loops can be made from the reel by measuring the exact number of drive links required for the compatible chainsaw and guide-bar combination.
STIHL 33RH Specifications
| Specification | STIHL 33RH |
|---|---|
| Brand | STIHL |
| Chain Designation | 33RH |
| Chain Family | Rapid Hexa |
| Reel Length | 100.04 ft. / approx. 100 ft. |
| Drive Links | 1,640 |
| Pitch | 3/8" |
| Gauge | .050" / 1.3 mm |
| Cutter Type | HEXA |
| Product Format | Bulk Chainsaw Chain Reel |
| STIHL Part Number | 3133 005 1640 |
Bulk 33RH Reel vs. Pre-Cut HEXA Chain
This product is a bulk chain reel, not a ready-to-install replacement chain.
| 33RH Bulk Reel | Pre-Cut HEXA Chain |
|---|---|
| Approx. 100 ft. bulk chain | One finished chain loop |
| 1,640 drive links | Fixed drive-link count |
| Can make multiple compatible loops | Built for one specified configuration |
| Requires chain breaking and riveting | Ready to install when correctly matched |
Who Should Buy a 100' STIHL HEXA Reel?
A bulk 33RH chain reel can be useful for:
- STIHL dealers
- Chainsaw repair shops
- Professional arborists
- Tree-care companies
- Forestry operations
- Logging businesses
- Firewood processors
- Commercial chainsaw fleets
- High-volume chainsaw users
Match the Complete 33RH Specification
Before making a chain from this reel, verify the complete cutting-system requirements.
This reel is specifically:
- STIHL 33RH Rapid Hexa
- 3/8" pitch
- .050" / 1.3 mm gauge
- HEXA cutter
- 3133 005 1640
The finished chain must also contain the exact drive-link count specified for the chainsaw and guide bar.
Professional Chain Assembly Required
This STIHL HEXA reel is not a finished chain loop.
Individual chains must be properly measured, broken, joined, and riveted using the correct chain-breaking and riveting equipment, compatible joining components, and STIHL assembly procedures.
Improperly assembled saw chain can create a serious safety hazard.
STIHL HEXA Sharpening
The HEXA chain uses a specific cutter design and should be sharpened using the equipment and procedure specified by STIHL for the HEXA cutting system.
P&P Small Engines also carries STIHL HEXA sharpening equipment for users maintaining compatible Rapid Hexa chain.
Shop the STIHL HEXA Basic Filing Kit
STIHL 3133 005 1640 Part Number
This chain reel may be searched using several model and part-number formats:
- 3133 005 1640
- 3133-005-1640
- 31330051640
- STIHL 3133 005 1640
- STIHL 33RH
- 33 RH Rapid Hexa
STIHL 33RH Price & Availability
If you're looking for a STIHL 33RH Rapid Hexa chain reel for sale, use the current price and inventory shown directly on this product page.
This listing is specifically for the STIHL 33RH Rapid Hexa 100.04' chain reel, part number 3133 005 1640, containing 1,640 drive links with 3/8" pitch and .050" / 1.3 mm gauge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is STIHL 33RH?
STIHL 33RH is a Rapid Hexa chainsaw-chain configuration using STIHL's HEXA cutter design. This reel uses 3/8" pitch and .050" / 1.3 mm gauge.
What is STIHL part number 3133 005 1640?
3133 005 1640 identifies this STIHL 33RH Rapid Hexa bulk chainsaw-chain reel.
How long is the STIHL 33RH reel?
The supplied reel length is approximately 100.04 feet.
How many drive links are on STIHL 3133 005 1640?
The complete reel contains 1,640 drive links.
What pitch is STIHL 33RH?
This configuration uses 3/8" pitch.
What gauge is STIHL 33RH?
This configuration uses .050" / 1.3 mm gauge.
What cutter does STIHL 33RH use?
STIHL 33RH uses the HEXA cutter design.
Is this a ready-to-install chainsaw chain?
No. This is approximately 100 feet of bulk chain containing 1,640 drive links. Individual loops must be correctly measured and assembled before installation.
Can I make different drive-link counts from this reel?
Yes. Properly equipped users can make compatible chain loops with different drive-link counts, provided the finished chain remains the correct 33RH 3/8" .050" configuration and matches the chainsaw and guide bar.
How do I sharpen STIHL HEXA chain?
Use STIHL's specified HEXA sharpening equipment and current sharpening procedure for the exact chain.
Is 31330051640 the same as 3133 005 1640?
Yes. 31330051640 is the compressed formatting of STIHL part number 3133 005 1640.
STIHL 33RH Rapid Hexa 100' Chain Reel – 1,640 Drive Links
Choose the STIHL 33RH Rapid Hexa chain reel when you need professional bulk HEXA saw chain with 3/8" pitch, .050" / 1.3 mm gauge, 1,640 drive links, and STIHL's HEXA cutter design.
STIHL Part Number: 3133 005 1640
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