§ Fitment Guide

Husqvarna 23 chain size & replacement chart

The Husqvarna 23 takes a 3/8" Low Profile™ 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 lengthPitchGaugeDrive linksOregon chainsBars / combos
8" 3/8" Low Profile™ .050" 080SDEA041
12" 3/8" Low Profile™ .043" / .050" 45 90PX045G91PX045G91VXL045X291VXL045G 124MLEA041120SXEA041120DGEA041120SDEA041105698
14" 3/8" Low Profile or 3/8" Low Profile™ .043" / .050" 52 90PX052G91PX052G91VXL052X291VXL052GPS52S52X3S52S52T 144MLEA041140SXEA041140SDEA041140DGEA041140SDET0411056992785627856PDQ541652
16" 3/8" Low Profile or 3/8" Low Profile™ .043" / .050" 56 90PX056GS56X391PX056G91VXL056X291VXL056GPS56S56-21S56S56T 164MLEA041160SXEA041160SPEA041160SDEA041160DGEA041160SDET041623000623000PDQ10570027857PDQ27857541656
18" 3/8" Low Profile™ .050" 62 91PX062G91VXL062X291VXL062GPS62 180SDEA041180SDET041180DGEA041540394541662

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

How to confirm the fit

  1. Read your bar. The pitch and gauge are stamped on the guide bar near the saw body — e.g. 3/8" LP .050".
  2. 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.
  3. 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 Oregon Products: Identifying Chain Pitch and Chain Gauge

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

Official Husqvarna resources

FAQ

What size chain does a Husqvarna 23 take?

The Husqvarna 23 runs a 3/8" Low Profile™ pitch, .050" gauge chain. Available bar lengths: 8", 12", 14", 16", 18". Match the drive-link count to your bar (see the table above).

How do I know which gauge my 23 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 23 are .050", .043" / .050".

Can I put a longer bar on my Husqvarna 23?

Oregon lists 8", 12", 14", 16", 18" bars for the 23. Stay within this range — a longer bar than the engine is rated for cuts slowly and accelerates wear.