542i XP Bars & Chains
Fitting bars, chains and the drive-link count to order
Cutting system
Your 542i XP runs .325" pitch, .050 gauge, and takes 13–16" bars.
- Pitch
- .325"
- Gauge
- .050
- Bar mount
- Small-Battery
- Bar length
- 13–16"
What length bar do you run?
Pick a length and every chain below shows the exact drive-link loop to order.
Recommended setup
A dependable everyday pairing — every option below also fits your saw.
Setup from $45.98
The bar
X-Precision .325" Pitch Narrow Kerf Pixel Chainsaw Guide Bars
From $30.99
The chain — Husqvarna recommended
SP33G (.325" x .050") X-Cut Narrow Kerf Chainsaw Chain
From $14.99
Pick your bar length above and we’ll show the exact chain loop to order.
Bars that fit
Bar options
2 fitting families
X-Precision .325" Pitch Narrow Kerf Pixel Chainsaw Guide Bars
Precision narrow-kerf bar for top-handle saws — light and fast for in-tree work.
X-Force .325" Pitch Narrow Kerf Pixel Chainsaw Guide Bars
Narrow-kerf pixel laminate — removes less wood per pass, so the saw cuts faster.
Chains that fit
Chain options
3 fitting families
SP33G (.325" x .050") X-Cut Narrow Kerf Chainsaw Chain
X-Cut narrow kerf — fast, efficient loop for .325" pixel setups.
H22 (.325" x .050") Semi-Chisel Chainsaw Chain
Semi-chisel — stays sharp in dirty, frozen, or dry abrasive wood.
H23 (.325" x .050") Chisel Chainsaw Chain
Value full chisel for .325" saws — fast cutting, easy filing.
Drive-link reference
Order the chain by drive-link count for your bar length (.325" pitch).
| Bar length | Drive links |
|---|---|
| 13" | 56 |
| 14" | 52 |
| 15" | 64 |
| 16" | 66 |
Saws that run the same .325" × .050 chain
A loop cut for one of these fits the others too, given the right drive-link count. Check the count for the exact bar length on each model's page.
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.