Bars & Chains
The right bar and chain for every Husqvarna chainsaw — matched by pitch, gauge and length
Match by model
Find the bar & chain that fit your saw
Pick your model — 372 XP, 455 Rancher, 550 XP — for the exact pitch, gauge, fitting bars and chains, and the drive-link count to order.
Already know your specs? Search chains by pitch & gauge →
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Pick your model
We look up its cutting system — pitch, gauge, and the bar lengths it runs.
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See what fits
Every bar and chain family matched to your saw, with the recommended chain flagged.
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Order right
Use the drive-link reference to get the exact chain for your bar length.
Popular models
All models (78)
- 1203/8" LP.05014–18"
- 120 Mark II3/8" LP.05014–18"
- 120i3/8" LP.05014"
- 1303/8" LP.05014–16"
- 1353/8" LP.05014–16"
- 135 Mark II3/8" LP.05014–16"
- 136Li3/8".05812"
- 225i Power Axe (battery and charger included)3/8" LP.05012–14"
- 225i Power Axe without battery and charger3/8" LP.05012–14"
- 240.325".05013–16"
- 346 XP.325".05013–20"
- 350i Power Axe (battery and charger included).325".05018"
- 357 XP.325".05013–24"
- 3653/8".05816–28"
- 365 X-Torq3/8".05816–28"
- 372 XP3/8".05816–28"
- 390 XP3/8".05818–28"
- 395 XP3/8".05818–28"
- 414EL3/8" LP.05014–16"
- 435.325".05013–18"
- 435i (battery and charger included).325".04314–16"
- 435i (tool only).325".04314–16"
- 4393/8".05812–16"
- 440.325".05013–18"
- 445.325".05013–20"
- 445S.325".05013–20"
- 450.325".05013–20"
- 450S Rancher.325".05013–20"
- 450X Rancher.325".05013–20"
- 4553/8".05013–24"
- 460 Rancher3/8".05013–24"
- 465 Rancher3/8".05015–28"
- 535i XP (tool only).325".04310–14"
- 536Li XP3/8" LP.04310–14"
- 540 XP Mark III.325".04312–16"
- 540i XP (battery and charger included).325".04312–16"
- 540i XP (tool only).325".05012–16"
- 542i XP.325".05013–16"
- 542i XP (battery and charger included).325".04312–16"
- 542i XP (tool only).325".04312–16"
- 542i XP G (tool only).325".04312–16"
- 545.325".05013–20"
- 545 Mark II.325".05013–20"
- 550 XP.325".05013–20"
- 550 XP G.325".05013–20"
- 550 XP G Mark II.325".05013–20"
- 550 XP Mark II.325".05013–20"
- 550 XP TrioBrake.325".05013–20"
- 550i XP (battery and charger included).325".05013–20"
- 550i XP (tool only).325".05013–20"
- 550i XP G (tool only).325".05013–20"
- 5553/8".05813–24"
- 562 XP3/8".05815–28"
- 562 XP G3/8".05815–28"
- 562 XP G Mark II3/8".05015–28"
- 562 XP Mark II3/8".05015–28"
- 562 XP W3/8".05815–28"
- 564 XP Fuel Injected3/8".05815–28"
- 564 XP G Fuel Injected3/8".05815–28"
- 5653/8".05815–28"
- 572 XP3/8".05815–28"
- 576 XP3/8".05815–28"
- 5853/8".05818–36"
- 592 XP3/8".05818–36"
- 3120 XP3/8".05824–42"
- Power Axe 350i (tool only)3/8" LP.05018"
- T435.325".05012–14"
- T525.325".0438–12"
- T535i XP (tool only).325".04310–14"
- T536Li XP3/8".05810–14"
- T540 XP3/8".05812–16"
- T540 XP II3/8" LP.05012–16"
- T540 XP Mark III.325".05012–16"
- T540i XP (battery and charger included).325".04312–16"
- T540i XP (tool only).325".05012–16"
- T542i XP (battery and charger included).325".04312–16"
- T542i XP (tool only).325".04312–16"
- T542i XP G (tool only).325".04312–16"
The three numbers that decide fitment
A bar and chain only fit if three measurements match your saw
Pitch
The spacing of the chain — the distance between any three rivets, divided by two. It must match the saw’s drive sprocket and bar.
Gauge
The thickness of the chain’s drive links, which must match the bar groove. Many pro saws accept more than one gauge.
Drive links
How many drive links the chain has — set by bar length + pitch, and it has to be exact. Use the drive-link reference for your saw.
Tip: the surest way to know is to read the markings stamped on your current bar (it lists length, pitch, and gauge) or count the drive links on your old chain.
Not sure what you have?
Read your setup, then match it
Guide barsBar types — what the “type” means
- Laminate
- Lighter bonded-steel plates with a sprocket nose — the everyday choice for homeowner & mid-size saws. Husqvarna X-Force.
- Solid / RSN
- One-piece steel with a serviceable replaceable sprocket nose, built for pro heat and load. Husqvarna X-Tough & X-Tough Light.
- Narrow Kerf / Pixel
- Thinner bar + chain that removes less wood per pass, so a smaller saw cuts faster on less fuel. Common on .325" and LP saws.
- Hardnose
- Solid bar with no nose sprocket, for abrasive or dirty cutting where a sprocket would wear out.
Saw chainsChain cutter styles
- Full chisel
- Square-cornered cutters — the fastest in clean wood. The pro choice for felling and bucking.
- Semi-chisel
- Rounded cutters that stay sharp longer in dirty, frozen, or dry/abrasive wood.
- Skip-tooth
- Fewer cutters spaced farther apart, for long bars and milling where chip clearance matters.
- Narrow kerf
- Thinner cutters matched to narrow-kerf bars on smaller and battery saws.
SharpeningRound file size by pitch
| Pitch | Round file |
|---|---|
| .325" | 3/16" |
| 3/8" | 7/32" |
| 3/8" LP | 5/32" |
| 1/4" | 5/32" |
Want the full walkthrough — pitch by saw family, bar length by use, and the complete drive-link chart? Read the Bar & Chain Buying Guide →
Husqvarna bar & chain lines
Know the lineup
X-Cut chains
Purpose-built, sharp out of the box
C85, C83, SP33G and S93G — Husqvarna’s premium current line. Low stretch, holds an edge, engineered for the saw.
X-Force & X-Tough bars
Everyday laminate to pro solid RSN
X-Force laminate for homeowner & mid-size saws; X-Tough and X-Tough Light solid RSN bars for professional heat and load.
Cutter styles
Full chisel · semi-chisel · skip-tooth
Full chisel for speed in clean wood, semi-chisel for dirty/frozen cutting, skip-tooth for long bars and milling.
Why genuine Husqvarna
Engineered with the saw, not just for it
Husqvarna bars and chains are built to the saw’s hardness, balance, vibration and cutting geometry. Genuine parts hold an edge longer, run truer, and protect your drive system — which means less downtime and a lower cost per cut.
Exact fitment
Matched pitch, gauge and mount — no guesswork.
Holds an edge
Hardened cutters cut sharper, longer.
Protects the saw
Correct geometry spares your sprocket & drivetrain.
Lower cost per cut
Less downtime, fewer replacements.