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The STIHL 23RD3 Rapid Duro 3 Chainsaw Chain Reel, part number 3696 005 0460, is a professional bulk carbide-tipped saw-chain reel featuring .325" pitch, .050" gauge, 460 drive links, a standard cutter sequence, and STIHL Duro carbide-tip cutters.
This reel contains approximately 24.84 feet of STIHL RAPID™ Duro 3 chain. The carbide-tipped cutter design is intended to maintain sharpness for an extended period and perform effectively in demanding cutting conditions including dirty wood, treated wood, roots, and hardwoods.
STIHL Chain: 23RD3 Rapid Duro 3
STIHL Part Number: 3696 005 0460
Reel Length: 24.84 ft.
Drive Links: 460
Also formatted as: 3696-005-0460 and 36960050460
STIHL 23RD3 Rapid Duro 3 Highlights
- STIHL 23RD3 Rapid Duro 3
- Part Number 3696 005 0460
- 24.84-foot bulk chain reel
- 460 drive links
- .325" pitch
- .050" gauge
- Duro carbide-tip cutter
- Standard cutter sequence
- Single-humped drive-link kickback-reduction feature
- Designed for extended sharpness
- Suitable for demanding wood-cutting conditions
- Re-sharpen using the appropriate formed diamond grinding wheel
STIHL 23RD3 Rapid Duro 3 Chain
The STIHL 23RD3 belongs to STIHL's RAPID™ Duro 3 saw-chain family and uses a carbide-tipped cutter design.
The Duro cutter is designed to retain sharpness for an extended period compared with conventional cutting edges, helping reduce the frequency of sharpening during demanding cutting work.
Carbide-Tipped Duro Cutter
The defining feature of the STIHL 23RD3 is its Duro carbide-tip cutter.
This cutter design is intended for applications where abrasive contamination can dull conventional chain quickly.
Typical applications supplied for 23RD3 include:
- Dirty wood
- Treated wood
- Roots
- Hardwoods
Extended Sharpness
STIHL Rapid Duro 3 is designed to maintain sharpness for an extended period, reducing the need for frequent sharpening during demanding cutting conditions.
Actual cutting life will depend on the material being cut, contamination, operating technique, chain lubrication, maintenance, and overall cutting-system condition.
24.84' Bulk Chain Reel
This product contains approximately 24.84 feet of bulk STIHL 23RD3 saw chain.
The complete reel contains 460 drive links.
Properly equipped users can make multiple compatible finished chains from the reel using the exact drive-link count required for each chainsaw and guide-bar configuration.
460 Drive Links
STIHL part number 3696 005 0460 contains 460 total drive links.
The 460-drive-link specification refers to the complete bulk reel. Individual finished chain loops use only the exact number of drive links required by the specific cutting system.
.325" Pitch
The STIHL 23RD3 uses a .325-inch chain pitch.
Chain pitch must match the chainsaw's drive sprocket, guide-bar nose sprocket, and complete cutting-system specification.
Do not select replacement chainsaw chain using guide-bar length alone.
.050" Gauge
This STIHL 23RD3 configuration uses a .050-inch gauge.
Gauge refers to the thickness of the drive-link section that travels through the guide-bar groove. The chain gauge and guide-bar groove must match correctly.
Standard Cutter Sequence
This specific 23RD3 reel uses a standard cutter sequence.
It should be identified by its complete 23RD3 specification rather than treated as generic .325" .050" bulk chain.
Single-Humped Drive Link
The supplied product specification identifies a single-humped drive link as a kickback-reduction feature.
This feature does not eliminate chainsaw kickback and does not replace correct operating technique, training, personal protective equipment, or safe chainsaw practices.
STIHL 23RD3 3696 005 0460 Specifications
| Specification | STIHL 23RD3 |
|---|---|
| Brand | STIHL |
| Chain Designation | 23RD3 |
| Chain Family | Rapid Duro 3 |
| Reel Length | 24.84 ft. |
| Drive Links | 460 |
| Pitch | .325" |
| Gauge | .050" |
| Cutter Type | Duro Carbide Tip |
| Cutter Sequence | Standard |
| Kickback Reduction Feature | Single-Humped Drive Link |
| Sharpening Method | Formed Diamond Grinding Wheel |
| STIHL Part Number | 3696 005 0460 |
Designed for Dirty & Abrasive Cutting Conditions
The supplied product information specifically identifies STIHL Rapid Duro 3 for demanding cutting applications including dirty wood, treated wood, roots, and hardwoods.
These types of material can expose a saw chain to abrasive contamination that may accelerate wear on conventional cutters.
Sharpening STIHL Rapid Duro 3
Because STIHL 23RD3 uses carbide-tipped cutters, the supplied maintenance information calls for re-sharpening using an appropriate formed diamond grinding wheel.
Use sharpening equipment, cutter geometry, grinding procedures, and settings specified for the exact STIHL 23RD3 chain.
Why Buy 23RD3 by the Reel?
A bulk carbide-chain reel can be useful for professional operations that regularly make replacement chains and want the flexibility to create different compatible drive-link counts.
- STIHL dealers
- Chainsaw repair shops
- Professional arborists
- Tree-care companies
- Forestry operations
- Land-clearing crews
- Firewood operations
- Commercial chainsaw fleets
Build Chains to the Required Drive-Link Count
The 460 drive links supplied on this reel can be used to make multiple compatible 23RD3 chain loops.
Before building a chain, verify:
- STIHL 23RD3 Rapid Duro 3
- .325" pitch
- .050" gauge
- Required drive-link count
- Guide-bar specification
- Drive-sprocket specification
Bulk Reel vs. Pre-Cut Chain Loop
| 23RD3 Bulk Reel | Pre-Cut Chain |
|---|---|
| 24.84 ft. bulk chain | One finished chain loop |
| 460 total drive links | Fixed drive-link count |
| Can make multiple compatible loops | Sized for one cutting configuration |
| Requires breaking and riveting | Ready to install when properly matched |
Professional Chain Assembly Required
This STIHL 23RD3 reel is not a ready-to-install chain loop.
Individual chains must be correctly measured, broken, joined, and riveted using appropriate chain-making equipment, compatible joining components, and STIHL procedures.
An improperly assembled saw chain can create a serious safety hazard.
STIHL 3696 005 0460 Part Number
This STIHL 23RD3 Rapid Duro 3 reel may be searched using several formats:
- 3696 005 0460
- 3696-005-0460
- 36960050460
- STIHL 3696 005 0460
- STIHL 23RD3
- 23 RD3 Rapid Duro 3
STIHL 23RD3 Price & Availability
If you're looking for a STIHL 23RD3 Rapid Duro 3 chain reel for sale, use the current price and inventory shown directly on this product page.
This listing is specifically for the STIHL 23RD3 Rapid Duro 3 24.84' chain reel, part number 3696 005 0460, containing 460 drive links with .325" pitch, .050" gauge, carbide-tipped cutters, and a standard sequence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is STIHL 23RD3?
STIHL 23RD3 is a Rapid Duro 3 chainsaw-chain configuration using carbide-tipped cutters, .325" pitch, .050" gauge, and a standard cutter sequence.
What is STIHL part number 3696 005 0460?
3696 005 0460 identifies this STIHL 23RD3 Rapid Duro 3 bulk chainsaw-chain reel.
How long is the STIHL 23RD3 reel?
This configuration contains approximately 24.84 feet of bulk chain.
How many drive links are on STIHL 3696 005 0460?
The complete reel contains 460 drive links.
What pitch is STIHL 23RD3?
This configuration uses .325" pitch.
What gauge is STIHL 23RD3?
This configuration uses .050" gauge.
Is STIHL 23RD3 carbide chain?
Yes. STIHL 23RD3 Rapid Duro 3 uses Duro carbide-tip cutters.
What is Rapid Duro 3 designed to cut?
The supplied product information identifies Rapid Duro 3 for demanding materials including dirty wood, treated wood, roots, and hardwoods.
How do you sharpen STIHL Rapid Duro 3?
The supplied sharpening guidance calls for an appropriate formed diamond grinding wheel. Follow STIHL's current sharpening specifications for the exact 23RD3 chain.
Does STIHL 23RD3 have a kickback-reduction feature?
The supplied specification identifies a single-humped drive link as a kickback-reduction feature.
Is this a ready-to-install chain?
No. This product is bulk chain supplied on a reel. Finished loops must be correctly measured, assembled, and riveted before installation.
Is 36960050460 the same as 3696 005 0460?
Yes. 36960050460 is the compressed formatting of STIHL part number 3696 005 0460.
STIHL 23RD3 Rapid Duro 3 24.84' Chain Reel – 460 Drive Links
Choose the STIHL 23RD3 Rapid Duro 3 chain reel when you need professional bulk carbide saw chain with .325" pitch, .050" gauge, 460 drive links, a standard cutter sequence, and STIHL Duro carbide-tip cutters.
STIHL Part Number: 3696 005 0460
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