§ Fitment Guide

Makita DCS430 chain size & replacement chart

The Makita DCS430 takes a .325" pitch, .050" / .058" 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
13" .325" .050" / .058" 56 21LGX056G21LPX056G 130MLBK041130MLBK095130TXLBK095138PXLBK095138RNBK095138SLBK095
15" .325" or 3/8" .050" / .058" 64 21LPX064G21LPX064X2 150MLBK041150MLBK095150TXLBK095158PXBK095158PXLBK095158SLGK095158RNBK095158SLBK095158VXLGK095
16" .325" or 3/8" .050" / .058" 66, 60 20BPX066G20LGX066G20LPX066X220LPX066G95TXL066GH66M6621LGX066G21LPX066X221LPX066GJ6672EXL060X2D60E6072TXL060G72EXL060G72LPX060GP6073TXL060G73EXL060G73LPX060G 160MLBK095160RNBK095160TXLBK095160VXLGK095168PXBK095168PXLBK095168RNBK095168VXLGK095160RNDK095168ATMK095168RNDK095168VXLHK095578482579778
17" 3/8" .058"
18" .325" or 3/8" or 325" .050" / .058" 72, 68 20BPX072G20LGX072G20LPX072X220LPX072G95TXL072GH72M72X3M7221BPX072G21LGX072G21LPX072G21LPX072X2J7272EXL068X2D68E6872TXL068G72TXL064G72EXL064G72EXL068G72LPX064G72LPX068G 180MLBK041180MLBK095180ATMZ095180PXBK095180MPBK095180TXLBK095180VXLGK095188PXBK095188SFGK095188PXLBK095188RNBK095188SLGK095188VXLGK095180VXLHK095188ATMK095188RNDZ095188VXLHK095578764579809
20" .325" or 3/8" .050" / .058" 78, 72 J78-2120BPX078G20LGX078G20LPX078X220LPX078GH78TH78-21H78M78-21M7821LGX078G21LPX078GJ7872V072G72EXL072X2D72-21D72E72X3E7272TXL072G72TXL072X272EXL072G72LPX072G72LPX072X272DPX072G73LPX072X273TXL072G73EXL072G73EXL072X273LPX072G 200PXBK095200RNBK095200VXLGK095208PXBK095208RNBK095208VXLGK095200ATMK095200ATMZ095200RNDK095200VXLHK095208ATMK095208RNDK095208VXLHK095584271577330579810584818

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 Makita resources

FAQ

What size chain does a Makita DCS430 take?

The Makita DCS430 runs a .325" pitch, .050" / .058" gauge chain. Available bar lengths: 13", 15", 16", 17", 18", 20". Match the drive-link count to your bar (see the table above).

How do I know which gauge my DCS430 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 DCS430 are .050" / .058", .058".

Can I put a longer bar on my Makita DCS430?

Oregon lists 13", 15", 16", 17", 18", 20" bars for the DCS430. Stay within this range — a longer bar than the engine is rated for cuts slowly and accelerates wear.