Oregon H72 chain: what it fits and what the code means
H72 is a .325" pitch, .050" gauge chain with 72 drive links. It fits 192 saws listed below.
What H72 is
- Pitch
- .325"
- Gauge
- .050"
- Drive links
- 72
The letter H is the chain type, the number 72 is the drive link count.
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Check pitch, gauge and drive links on the listing before you order. How this works
Same length, different chain
The number is the length; the letter is the chain. These all have 72 drive links:
| Code | Type | Pitch | Gauge | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H72 | 20BPX | .325" | .050" | ControlCut |
| D72 | 72V | 3/8" | .050" | AdvanceCut |
| E72 | 72LPX | 3/8" | .050" | PowerCut |
| J72 | 21BPX | .325" | .058" | ControlCut |
| M72 | 95TXL | .325" | .050" | SpeedCut |
M72: same pitch and gauge as H72, different cutter. Either fits the same bar. D72, E72, J72: different pitch or gauge. Not a substitute for H72.
Saws that take H72
Echo · 23
Homelite · 19
McCulloch · 17
Makita · 13
Questions people ask
What does H72 mean on an Oregon chain?
H is the chain series (20BPX, ControlCut: .325" pitch, .050" gauge). 72 is the number of drive links.
What bar length is H72?
Usually 18". What matters is the drive link count, 72: count the links on your old chain rather than going by the inches.
What file do I need for H72?
A 3/16" round file.