STIHL Light 04 Guide Bar – 3/8" P (1.3mm)

The STIHL Light 04 Guide Bar – 3/8" P is a durable, lightweight chainsaw guide bar designed to deliver excellent balance, precise cutting and dependable everyday performance. Built for demanding use in grounds maintenance, agriculture, horticulture and general wood processing, it is a strong all-round choice for users who want reduced weight without compromising on stability.

Constructed from three electrically welded metal plates, the STIHL Light 04 bar offers a smart balance of low weight and structural strength. This helps reduce operator fatigue while improving saw handling during jobs such as pruning, felling, firewood cutting and construction timber cutting. Its reduced-kickback design also helps improve control and comfort during use. 

If you are looking for a STIHL guide bar that offers lightweight handling, professional-grade durability and broad chain compatibility, the Light 04 – 3/8" P (1.3mm) is an excellent upgrade or replacement option.

Key Features

• Lightweight 3/8" P guide bar for improved saw handling
• 1.3mm / .050" groove width
• Designed for precise, controlled cutting performance
• Reduced-kickback design for smoother, more comfortable use
• Made from 3 welded metal plates for strength and stability
• Maintenance-free closed bearing in the sprocket nose
• Suitable for pruning, felling, firewood and timber cutting
• Available with small and large bar nose depending on variant
• Suitable for the Following Applications: MS 180, MS 181, MS 193T, MS 200T, MS 201T, MS 210, MS 211, MS 230, MS 231

Designed for Comfortable, Accurate Cutting

The STIHL Light 04 is built to reduce overall cutting attachment weight, helping improve balance and manoeuvrability during use. This makes it especially useful for users carrying out repetitive cutting work where reduced fatigue and improved control can make a real difference.

It is a practical choice for both professional and serious domestic users who want a dependable guide bar for regular chainsaw work.

Compatible Saw Chains

• STIHL Picco Super 3 – 3/8" P (1.3mm)
• STIHL Picco Micro 3 – 3/8" P (1.3mm)
• STIHL Picco Duro – 3/8" P (1.3mm)
• STIHL Picco Super – 3/8" P (1.3mm)

Technical Specifications

Ideal For

• Grounds maintenance and landscaping
• Agriculture and estate work
• Horticulture and garden maintenance
• Firewood cutting and timber preparation
• Pruning and general chainsaw work

Best For

The STIHL Light 04 – 3/8" P is best suited to users wanting a lightweight replacement guide bar that improves chainsaw balance and manoeuvrability while maintaining the durability needed for regular outdoor cutting work.

Why Choose the STIHL Light 04 Guide Bar?

The STIHL Light 04 Guide Bar is an excellent choice for anyone wanting to reduce saw weight without sacrificing cutting stability. Strong, precise and easy to work with, it is a dependable STIHL bar for everyday chainsaw use.