Clark Engineering announces next-generation bar technology now available to the UK and Ireland forestry market.

Oregon has introduced a new generation of SpeedMax XL .404 Anti-Vibe Harvester Guide Bars, bringing improved performance, reduced vibration, and enhanced durability to mechanised harvesting applications. The 14 new bars will replace the current SpeedMax XL models in the 80–100 cm range.

As the UK and Ireland distributor for Oregon, Clark Engineering will supply the full Anti-Vibe range to forestry professionals seeking improved cutting quality and reduced downtime in demanding conditions.

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Key advancements in the new Anti-Vibe range

Oregon’s latest development focuses on performance, operator comfort, and bar longevity. Highlights include:

Reduced bar movement and vibration
Faster, more efficient cutting
Reduced downtime
Improved cut quality
Reduced rail wear

The new SpeedMax XL Anti-Vibe bars feature a thicker steel-alloy body, engineered to increase rigidity and limit bar movement when cutting hard, frozen, or heavily knotted timber. With precision-milled, induction-hardened rails, the bars are designed for long service life and optimal compatibility with Oregon saw chain.

Built for extreme harvesting conditions

The new bars are designed to maximise efficiency and withstand tough working environments.

Key technical features include:

High-grade alloy steel for strength and toughness
5 percent thicker steel to increase rigidity
Bar stops moving up to 12 percent faster compared to previous SpeedMax XL models
LubriTec Oiling System to reduce friction and extend both bar and chain life
Easy-replace 14-tooth sprocket nose (SMR14T)
Jet-Fit Tail Mount for fast bar changes using patented tail slots

Specifications

Pitch: .404
Gauge: .080
Length: 80–100 cm

The updated models will replace existing SpeedMax XL bars and are available now.

Strengthening Oregon’s commitment to productivity and reliability

The introduction of the SpeedMax XL Anti-Vibe range continues Oregon’s focus on delivering durable, high-performance solutions for the mechanised forestry sector. For contractors and operators working in challenging conditions, the new bars offer straighter cuts, reduced wear, and increased uptime in the field.

Availability in the UK & Ireland

Clark Engineering will supply the new Anti-Vibe bars directly to customers and through its dealer network, ensuring easy access to Oregon’s latest high-performance harvesting technology.

Find out more

To learn more about the new Oregon SpeedMax XL .404 Anti-Vibe Harvester Guide Bars, or to request product information, contact Clark Engineering, the official UK and Ireland distributor for Oregon.

Email: enquiries@clark-engineering.com
Phone: +44 (0) 1387 860 241
Website: www.clark-engineering.com/