Thread: 25 or 35 chain?
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McMaster.com lists the tensile strength of #25 chain as around 1000 lb. We use 1/4 pitch chain all the time with no problems. I'd guess you could go with larger #25 sprockets (thus reducing the chain tension) and still have a notable weight savings.