Chainsaw Chain for Stihl HTA 86 Pole Pruner – 1/4" .043" Semi-Chisel Replacement | Alpine NN43-S
Alpine Chain Co. NN43-S chainsaw chain.
Equivalent chain size
1/4" PITCH | 0.043" GAUGE
- Oregon 25AP / Stihl 71PM3
- Replaces Stihl PM3 chain
Exact Fitment Specifications
To ensure compatibility with your Stihl HTA 86, verify your current guide bar matches these exact metrics:
CHECK YOUR BAR STAMPS, and send us a photo of your bar stamp in the chat bubble for a Guaranteed Fit!
Fits Saw Model: Stihl HTA 86 (Battery Telescopic Pole Pruner, AP System, up to 390cm reach)
Bar Length: 12" (64DL)
Chain Pitch: 1/4"
Chain Gauge: 0.043" (1.1mm)
Cutter Profile: Semi-chisel
Sharpening File Size: 3.5mm round
Performance
Durability: The semi-chisel tooth geometry is designed to withstand dry and dirty Australian hardwoods for sustained cutting.
Specific use: For pruning, cutting small branches, dry firewood, soft timbers, high-reach limb work.
Industrial Hardened Steel: Manufactured for consistent cutting performance, resisting thermal wear and chain stretch during sustained load.
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Orders over $100 ship free by express; over $50 free standard. Orders are dispatched within 24 hours of processing.
Stihl HTA 86 Chain Questions
What size chain does a Stihl HTA 86 take?
1/4" pitch, 0.043" (1.1mm) gauge on the HTA 86. The standard 12" bar takes 64 drive links.
How many drive links is a Stihl HTA 86 chain?
64 DL on the standard 12" bar. The DL count is usually stamped on the bar itself, or count the drive links on your old chain. You can also use our Search by Chainsaw tool.
Is this a genuine Stihl chain?
No — it's an Alpine Chain Co. chain manufactured to fit the Stihl HTA 86, replacing the Stihl PM3 chain and matching the Oregon 25AP. Same pitch, gauge and drive link count, with a semi-chisel profile chosen for Australian hardwood. Every fit is backed by our Guaranteed Fit system.
How to Verify Your Chain Size
If you are unsure if this is the correct chain for your Stihl HTA 86, check the side of your current guide bar. The Pitch, Gauge, and Drive Link (DL) count are typically stamped directly into the bar near the mounting bolts.
Require technical verification? Chat with our specialist team using the chat bubble on screen, or ask our community on the Alpine Chain Co. Forum.
Why Upgrade to Alpine?
Alpine Chain Co. chains are engineered with a high quality nickel and molybdenum alloy that is heat treated and chrome plated for sharpness and durability.
Alpine Chain Co. alloy is engineered to stay sharper for longer, yet be fileable when the time comes. Making it easy to keep it sharp and cut more!
Guaranteed Fit
Send a photo of the stamps on your bar and the model of your saw to the on page chat, and we will guarantee that the chains we send will fit your saw. A free replacement will be supplied if the chain loop does not fit the specified saw.