§ Fitment Guide
Poulan 655 chain size & replacement chart
The Poulan 655 takes a 3/8" 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 length | Pitch | Gauge | Drive links | Oregon chains | Bars / combos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16" | 3/8" | .050" / .058" | — | 72EXL060X272TXL060G72EXL060G72LPX060G73TXL060G73EXL060G73LPX060G | — |
| 18" | 3/8" | .050" / .058" | 68 | 72EXL066X272TXL066G72EXL066G72LPX066G73EXL068G73LPX068X273TXL068G73LPX068G | — |
| 20" | 3/8" | .050" / .058" | 72 | 72V072G72EXJ072G72EXL072X272TXL072G72TXL072X272CJ072G72EXL072G72LPX072G72LPX072X272DPX072G73LPX072X273TXL072G73EXJ072G73EXL072G73EXL072X273LPX072G | — |
| 24" | 3/8" | .050" / .058" | 84 | 72EXL084X272TXL084G72TXL084X272CJ084G72EXJ084G72EXL084G72LPX084G72LPX084X272DPX084G73EXL084G73EXL084X273LPX084X273LPX084G73TXL084G73EXJ084G | — |
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
- 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.
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 Poulan resources
- Poulan Pro manuals & IPL — owner's manual for the 655, including tensioning and maintenance intervals.
FAQ
What size chain does a Poulan 655 take?
The Poulan 655 runs a 3/8" pitch, .050" / .058" gauge chain. Available bar lengths: 16", 18", 20", 24". Match the drive-link count to your bar (see the table above).
How do I know which gauge my 655 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 655 are .050" / .058".
Can I put a longer bar on my Poulan 655?
Oregon lists 16", 18", 20", 24" bars for the 655. Stay within this range — a longer bar than the engine is rated for cuts slowly and accelerates wear.