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Are Chainsaw Chains Universal?

By Matt

March 8, 2023


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So now that you have a chainsaw, you might be wondering are chainsaw chains universal (or interchangeable)?

(And if you’re more seasoned, you may be rolling your eyes. But everyone starts somewhere and there are no dumb questions around here. So let’s help each other out!)

So back to the question at hand.

Are Chainsaw Chains Universal?

The short answer is, no. Chainsaw chains and bars are not universal.

There are several manufacturers of chains and numerous numerous chainsaw brands. Whether you need a new one because your old chain broke or you want to replace your chain instead of sharpening it, there are a few things to look.

How to Choose the Correct Chainsaw Chain

To replace your chainsaw chain, you’ll need to know:

  • The Pitch
  • The Gauge
  • The Link Count
  • The Type of Chain

It’s this combo of factors that identifies the chain that will fit.

The team over at Guilty of Treeson put this video together and it is super helpful:

As you can see, finding the right chainsaw chain comes down to more than one factor. And just because two chains are the same length, doesn’t mean they are interchangeable. So before replacing your chainsaw chain make sure you know exactly which chain you need.

About the author

Upon moving to an off-grid homestead in the mountains of Colorado, I suddenly needed to saw, chop, and split a whole lotta firewood.

I wasn’t very impressed with the information I could find online. After three years using a chainsaw and cutting cord after cord of wood, I decided to create the website about chainsaws that I wished existed.

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