§ Fitment Guide

Craftsman 358.35098 chain size & replacement chart

The Craftsman 358.35098 takes a 3/8" pitch, .050" gauge chain. Below: every factory bar length with its exact drive-link count, cross-referenced to Oregon part numbers, plus the OEM parts list.

Fitment matrix

Bar length	Pitch	Gauge	Drive links	Oregon chains	Bars / combos
20"	3/8"	.050"	72, 70	72V072G 72EXJ072G 72EXL072X2 B70 D70T D70-21 D70 D72-21 D72 E70 E72X3 E72 72TXL070G 72TXL072G 72TXL072X2 72CJ072G 72EXL070G 72EXL072G 72LPX070G 72LPX072G 72LPX072X2	200ATMK095 200RNDK095 200VXLHK095 584271 584818

Source: Oregon part-finder, retrieved 2026-07-06. Part numbers link to the manufacturer's spec page. Always confirm drive-link count against your current chain before ordering.

Compatible chains in our shop

Saw Chains

18 Inch Chainsaw Chain

pitch 3/8 · gauge .050" · $19

Saw Chains

1PC 20 Inch Replacement Chain

pitch 3/8 · gauge .050" · $25

Saw Chains

1PC 24'' inch Chainsaw Saw Chain

pitch 3/8 · gauge .050" · $22

Saw Chains

20 in. Chainsaw Chain - 70 Link

pitch 3/8 · gauge .050" · $14

Saw Chains

20 Inch Chainsaw Chain

pitch 3/8 · gauge .050" · $23

Saw Chains

20" replacement saw chain

pitch 3/8 · gauge .050" · $22

How to confirm the fit

Read your bar. The pitch and gauge are stamped on the guide bar near the saw body — e.g. 3/8" LP .050".
Count drive links. Lay the old chain flat and count the teeth that ride inside the bar groove. This number must match exactly; length in inches is not enough.
Match all three. Pitch, gauge and drive-link count all have to agree with a row in the table above. Two of three is not a fit.

Measuring a chainsaw chain's gauge with a caliper

Watch: how to identify chain pitch and gauge

Oregon Products: Identifying Chain Pitch and Chain Gauge

Official video from Oregon Products, the manufacturer behind the cross-reference part numbers above.

Official Craftsman resources

CRAFTSMAN manuals — owner's manual for the 358.35098, including tensioning and maintenance intervals.

FAQ

What size chain does a Craftsman 358.35098 take?

The Craftsman 358.35098 runs a 3/8" pitch, .050" gauge chain. Available bar lengths: 20". Match the drive-link count to your bar (see the table above).

How do I know which gauge my 358.35098 chain is?

Check the number stamped on your guide bar near the tail, or measure the drive-link thickness with calipers. Common gauges for the 358.35098 are .050".

Can I put a longer bar on my Craftsman 358.35098?

Oregon lists 20" bars for the 358.35098. Stay within this range — a longer bar than the engine is rated for cuts slowly and accelerates wear.