Oregon makes replacement chains for many chainsaw brands. Its online part finder lists chains for many Stihl, Husqvarna, Makita, DeWalt and Milwaukee saws, but not for every model. This guide breaks down Oregon’s numbering system and major series, and shows what the saw maker and Oregon’s own part finder say for common saws.
Understanding Oregon Chain Numbers
Every Oregon chain model has a code that tells you its specifications. Take the model 91PX052E as an example:
- 91 = Series (determines pitch and typical use)
- PX = the chain-type suffix. It is not a family name: Oregon catalogues 90PX and 91PX as AdvanceCut, while 72LPX, 73LPX and 75LPX are PowerCut. VPX and VXL are VersaCut, TXL is SpeedCut, PXL is ControlCut. Read the family name off the packet rather than inferring it from the suffix.
- 052 = Drive link count (the number of links on the chain)
- E = Oregon does not define this letter; in the listings we checked, UK/EU loops end in E and US loops in G
The series number is the most important — it determines pitch (Oregon defines pitch as the distance between any three consecutive rivets, divided by two) and gauge (the thickness of the drive links that slot into your bar’s groove).
Oregon Chain Series Reference Table
| Series | Pitch | Gauge | Tooth Type | Profile | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90PX | 3/8″ LP | .043″ (1.1 mm) | AdvanceCut (R-Series loops) | Low-profile | Oregon lists it for saws up to 42 cc and bars up to 16″; low kickback |
| 91PX | 3/8″ LP | .050″ (1.3 mm) | AdvanceCut (S-Series loops) | Low-profile | Oregon lists it for saws up to 42 cc and bars up to 18″; low kickback |
| 91VXL | 3/8″ LP | .050″ (1.3 mm) | VersaCut | Semi-chisel | Oregon lists it for saws up to 42 cc and bars up to 18″; Oregon’s data does not mark it as ANSI low kickback |
| 95VPX | .325″ | .050″ (1.3 mm) | — | Narrow kerf | Oregon says 95VPX has been replaced by 95TXL; a DuraCut version (M95VPX) is still listed |
| 95TXL | .325″ | .050″ (1.3 mm) | SpeedCut | Narrow kerf, micro-chisel | Use with narrow-kerf bars; Oregon says it does not comply with low-kickback performance |
| 21LPX | .325″ | .058″ (1.5 mm) | PowerCut | Full chisel | Oregon lists 38–62 cc saws and 13–20″ bars; not low kickback |
| 72LPX | 3/8″ | .050″ (1.3 mm) | PowerCut | Full chisel | Oregon lists 50–100 cc saws and 16–36″ bars; not low kickback |
| 73LPX | 3/8″ | .058″ (1.5 mm) | PowerCut | Full chisel | Oregon lists 50–100 cc saws and 16–36″ bars; not low kickback |
| 75LPX | 3/8″ | .063″ (1.6 mm) | PowerCut | Full chisel | Oregon lists 50–100 cc saws and 16–36″ bars; not low kickback |
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Oregon does not define “low profile” in the pages we checked. Its guidance is that 3/8″ Low Profile chain is for smaller saws and standard 3/8″ chain for larger petrol saws. Whether a chain is classed as low kickback is shown on Oregon’s packaging (green label = low kickback, yellow = not).
Oregon Chain Cross-Reference by Brand
If you own one of these saws, here is what the saw maker’s manual or page says, and which chains Oregon’s own part finder lists for it:
| Chainsaw Model | Pitch / gauge (saw maker) | Oregon chain (Oregon’s part finder) | Bar length and drive links (saw maker) | Buy Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stihl MS170 / MS180 | 3/8″ P (Picco). MS170: 1.1 mm only. MS180: 1.1 or 1.3 mm | 90PX (1.1 mm) — Oregon’s UK finder lists 90PX044E / 90PX050E for the MS170. For a 1.3 mm MS180 bar, 91PX | 30, 35 or 40 cm. Stihl UK lists 44, 50 and 55 DL for its 1.3 mm Picco chain at those lengths; count your old chain | Buy Oregon 91PX on Amazon |
| Stihl MS211 / MS211C-BE | 3/8″ P, 1.3 mm (1.1 mm bars also listed) | 91PX — Oregon’s UK finder lists 91PX 044 / 050 / 055 | 30, 35 or 40 cm; 44 / 50 / 55 DL on Stihl’s 1.3 mm Picco chain | Buy Oregon 91PX on Amazon |
| Stihl MS250 / MS260 / MS261 | MS250: 3/8″ P 1.3 mm or .325″ 1.6 mm. MS261: .325″, 1.3 or 1.6 mm. (MS260 not checked) | Match the gauge on your bar — Oregon’s .325″ series are 95 = .050″, 21 = .058″, 22 = .063″. Oregon’s UK finder lists 95TXL and 22-series loops for the MS261 | MS261: 35–50 cm (1.3 mm) or 32–50 cm (1.6 mm); Stihl’s manual gives no DL. Stihl UK lists 56 / 62 / 68 DL for .325″ 1.6 mm Rapid Super at 35 / 40 / 45 cm | Link withheld pending re-verification — confirm the gauge stamped on your bar and the drive-link count on your old chain first. |
| Stihl MS362 / MS362C-M / MS500i | 3/8″, 1.6 mm (the MS 362 manual lists 3/8″ only) | Oregon’s UK finder lists 75DPX and 75LPX (3/8″ .063″) loops for both | MS362: 37–50 cm (the manual we hold gives no DL). MS500i: 40 / 45 / 50 cm = 60 / 66 / 72 DL | Link withheld pending re-verification — confirm the gauge stamped on your bar and the drive-link count on your old chain first. |
| Stihl MS660 / MS661 | 3/8″ or .404″, 1.6 mm | 3/8″ 1.6 mm = Oregon 75-series (.063″); Oregon’s UK finder lists 75DPX and 75LPX for the MS661 | MS661 3/8″: 45 / 50 / 55 / 63 cm = 66 / 72 / 76 / 84 DL (Stihl lists bars up to 90 cm = 114 DL) | Oregon chain search on Amazon |
| Husqvarna 135 / 240 (140 and 245 not checked) | 3/8″ mini (Husqvarna H37), 1.3 mm | 91PX — Oregon’s UK finder lists 91PX 040–056 for the 135 Mark II, and Husqvarna’s 235/236/240 manual lists Oregon 91PX | 14″ / 16″ / 18″ = 52 / 56 / 62 DL | Buy Oregon 91PX on Amazon |
| Husqvarna 445 / 450 / 455 | 445 / 450: .325″, 1.3 or 1.5 mm. 455 Rancher: .325″ or 3/8″ | Oregon’s UK finder lists 95TXL and M95VPX (.325″ .050″) loops; Oregon has replaced plain 95VPX with 95TXL. Match the gauge on your bar | .325″: 13 / 15 / 16 / 18″ = 56 / 64 / 66 / 72 DL; 20″ = 78 or 80 depending on the manual edition | Oregon chain search on Amazon |
| Husqvarna 550 XP Mark II / 560 XP (555 not checked) | 550 XP Mark II: .325″, 1.3 or 1.5 mm. 560 XP: .325″ 1.5 mm, or 3/8″ 1.3 / 1.5 mm | Oregon’s .325″ series: 95-series .050″, 21-series .058″ — not 72LPX, which is a 3/8″ chain | 13–20″; .325″ 13 / 15 / 16 / 18 / 20″ = 56 / 64 / 66 / 72 / 80 DL | Link withheld pending re-verification — confirm the gauge stamped on your bar and the drive-link count on your old chain first. |
| Makita DUC353 / DUC355Z | 3/8″ LP, 1.1 mm (two 18V batteries) | 90PX — Oregon’s US finder lists 90PX052 / R52 for the DUC353 | 35 cm (14″), 52 DL | Buy Oregon 90PX on Amazon |
| DeWalt DCCS620 / DCCS625 | Not checked against a DEWALT source (DCCS625 not found on DEWALT’s sites) | 90PX — Oregon’s US finder lists 90PX045G / R45 for the DCCS620 | Oregon R45 = 12″, 45 DL | Buy Oregon 90PX on Amazon |
| DeWalt DCCS670 | Not stated on DEWALT’s page | 90PX — Oregon’s US finder lists R56 (90PX, .043″), and Oregon’s R56 page names the DCCS670 | 16″ (18″ optional per DEWALT US); R56 = 56 DL | Buy Oregon 90PX on Amazon |
| Milwaukee 2727-20 (M18) | 3/8″ LP, .043″ (one 18V battery) | 90PX — Oregon’s US finder lists 90PX056G / R56 | 16″, 56 DL | Buy Oregon 90PX on Amazon |
Note: Always verify the drive link count on your old chain before ordering. The bar length printed on your chainsaw tells you approximately how many drive links you need, but exact count varies by manufacturer.
Oregon Tooth Types Explained
PowerCut: Oregon’s professional full-chisel range. Found on 72LPX, 73LPX and 75LPX. Note that 90PX and 91PX are not PowerCut — Oregon lists them as AdvanceCut (R-Series and S-Series respectively).
AdvanceCut: Oregon’s low-profile range — 90PX (.043″) and 91PX (.050″). Oregon also makes a ControlCut low-profile chain, 91PXL, which is a different part number.
VersaCut: 91VXL, a 3/8″ LP .050″ semi-chisel chain. Oregon’s own data does not mark 91VXL as ANSI low kickback. Oregon labels low-kickback chain green and non-low-kickback chain yellow, so check the packaging.
SpeedCut: 95TXL, a narrow-kerf .325″ .050″ micro-chisel chain for narrow-kerf bars. Oregon states that it does not comply with low-kickback performance, and lists it as the replacement for 95VPX.
Oregon PowerSharp System
Oregon’s PowerSharp system sharpens the chain on the saw: you press the tip of the bar-mounted sharpener against a solid surface for 3–5 seconds. It works only with PowerSharp chain (91PS, 3/8″ LP .050″) and the PowerSharp stone, not with standard Oregon chains.
How to Read an Oregon Chain Box
Before you buy, check the chain type, pitch, gauge and drive-link count given for the chain. Oregon’s advice is to order by the number stamped on your old chain’s drive links.
The most critical step: always count your old chain’s drive links and cross-reference them with the box. A 91PX052 (52 drive links) will not fit a bar designed for 91PX056 (56 drive links).
Oregon Chain Care and Maintenance
Oregon’s own guidance includes:
- Adjust tension only when the chain is cool and the engine is off
- Correct tension: drive links fully seated in the bar groove, with the tie straps lightly touching the bar
- A sprocket-nose bar is tensioned tighter than a solid-nose bar
- Replace the drive sprocket after every two chains, or sooner
Oregon does not publish a chain-life figure in the pages we checked, so replace the chain when it is worn or damaged.
Oregon vs. OEM Chains — Is Aftermarket Worth It?
We have not tested Oregon chains against the saw makers’ own chains, and we hold no published figures comparing their cost, life or warranty. What matters for fit is that the pitch, gauge and drive-link count match your bar. Oregon’s part finder does not list every saw model, so check before buying.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use any Oregon chain in my Stihl?
No. Oregon chains must match your Stihl’s pitch, gauge, and drive link count. A Stihl MS180 takes 3/8″ P chain in 1.1 mm (Oregon 90PX) or 1.3 mm (91PX), depending on the bar. A MS261 takes .325″ chain: Oregon’s UK finder lists 95TXL (.050″) and 22-series (.063″) loops for it, so match the gauge on your bar. Cross-reference your model in the chart above.
Are Oregon chains compatible with Husqvarna?
Yes. Oregon’s part finder lists chains for many Husqvarna saws. For the 445 (.325″, 1.3 or 1.5 mm per Husqvarna), Oregon’s UK finder lists 95TXL and M95VPX loops; Oregon has replaced plain 95VPX with 95TXL.
Which Oregon chain is fastest?
Oregon states that 95TXL SpeedCut does not comply with low-kickback performance and should be used with narrow-kerf bars. We found no Oregon cutting-speed ranking. If you want a chain Oregon classes as low kickback, look for the green label.
What’s the difference between 91PX and 91VXL?
Both are 3/8″ LP, .050″ chains. Oregon lists 91PX as AdvanceCut (low kickback) and 91VXL as VersaCut, a semi-chisel chain that Oregon’s data does not mark as ANSI low kickback.
Can I put a 72LPX chain on a small Stihl?
Not on a 3/8″ P (Picco) bar. 72LPX is Oregon’s standard 3/8″ .050″ chain, while small Stihl saws such as the MS170 and MS180 use 3/8″ P chain, and Oregon lists 90PX and 91PX for them. Oregon says the chain pitch must match the drive sprocket and the bar nose sprocket. Never force a chain onto a bar.
How often should I replace my Oregon chain?
Oregon does not publish a chain-life figure in the pages we checked. Replace the chain when it is worn or damaged.
Are Oregon chains better than Stihl or Husqvarna OEM chains?
We have not tested them side by side and hold no published price or performance comparison. Oregon sells several chain families (AdvanceCut, VersaCut, SpeedCut, PowerCut); whichever you buy, match the pitch, gauge and drive links to your bar.
Running a battery chainsaw? Several Greenworks manuals list Oregon chain codes — our Greenworks chainsaw chain compatibility guide lists the chain codes we could confirm for each UK model.
How we compile this guide
We cross-reference compatibility details against manufacturer specifications where available, official tool manuals, and the physical standards that govern fitment (bore sizes, arbor diameters, voltage platforms, connector types). We prioritise primary sources over retailer listings, flag anything we can’t confirm, and re-verify the data on a regular cycle. Where we give a buying recommendation, we tell you the reasoning — not just the link. More on our method →
