Husqvarna 24 in HT-280 Pro RSN Guide Bar — 3/8" pitch, .050 gauge laminated bar with replaceable sprocket nose

The Husqvarna HT-280 Pro RSN is a 24-inch professional laminated guide bar with a replaceable sprocket nose, built for felling and bucking on select Husqvarna chainsaws.

This solid guide bar is engineered to meet the demands of professional users who need durable, accurate cutting performance. It pairs a 3/8" mini pitch with a .050" gauge and 84 drive links, giving a balance of strength and smooth chain tracking. The replaceable sprocket nose reduces wear at the tip and makes maintenance straightforward, while the laminated construction increases resistance to bending and shock during heavy use.

Which chainsaws are compatible with this HT-280 guide bar?

This bar fits a number of Husqvarna full-size and older professional models. Always confirm bar length, pitch, gauge, and drive link count against your saw’s specifications before purchasing to ensure correct fit and safe operation.

• Designed for models including 555 and several earlier Husqvarna models
• Compatible with 257, 261, 262XP, 357XP, 359, 362XP, 455R, 460, 460R (verify specs)
• Requires a saw that accepts a 24" bar, 3/8" pitch, .050" gauge with 84 drive links

How does the replaceable sprocket nose help in the field?

The replaceable sprocket nose reduces friction and wear where the chain wraps around the tip, extending service life and improving cutting consistency. When the nose wears, it can be swapped without replacing the entire bar, lowering long-term maintenance costs.

• Sprocket nose cuts down tip wear and heat buildup
• Replaceable design simplifies repairs and reduces downtime
• Improves chain tracking for smoother cuts and reduced vibration

What cutting tasks is a 24" HT-280 best suited for?

A 24-inch guide bar is typically used for medium to heavy forestry tasks like felling larger trees and crosscutting thick logs. It balances reach and control for pro loggers, arborists, and land managers who regularly handle big-diameter wood.

• Felling medium-to-large trees with professional chainsaws
• Bucking and crosscutting large logs on-site
• Suitable where extra bar length is needed without moving to specialty long bars

What performance characteristics can I expect from the HT-280's specifications?

The 3/8" mini pitch and .050" gauge combination delivers durable cutting with a good balance between bite and chain stability. The laminated bar body is designed to withstand the shock of heavy use while maintaining alignment and reducing the risk of bending.

• 3/8" pitch gives reliable tooth spacing for professional cutting chains
• .050" gauge supports robust chain thickness for durability under load
• 84 drive links match common professional chain and sprocket setups

Who is this for: The Husqvarna HT-280 Pro RSN is aimed at professional users — loggers, arborists, and land-clearing crews — who run high-power Husqvarna saws and need a tough, serviceable 24" bar. If you require dependable tip durability, easy maintenance, and compatibility with a range of Husqvarna models, this guide bar is a practical choice. Verify your saw’s pitch, gauge, and drive link requirements before ordering to ensure optimal performance and safety.