Cub Cadet CS16E chain size

Chainsaw drawing: the bar and chain are the parts this page is about

The chain for your Cub Cadet CS16E

16" bar

Pitch
3/8"
Gauge
.043"
Drive links
56
  • Part no. 490-700-C123

The Cub Cadet CS16E with a 16" bar takes 3/8" pitch, .043" gauge chain with 56 drive links.

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Check pitch, gauge and drive links on the listing before you order. How this works

Cub Cadet genuine part numbers

If you prefer the maker's own parts, these are the numbers to ask for at a dealer.

Cub Cadet bar and chain part numbers
BarChain part no.Bar part no.Pitch / gaugeDrive links
16"490-700-C123490-700-C1473/8" / .043"56

Check the chain on your saw

Drawing: pitch is the distance between three rivets divided by two
Pitch Measure across three rivets and divide by two. Common pitches are 1/4", .325", 3/8" and .404".
Drawing: gauge is the thickness of the drive link in the bar groove
Gauge The thickness of the drive link that rides in the bar groove: .043", .050", .058" or .063".
Drawing: count the drive links, the tabs under the chain
Drive links Lay the chain flat and count the tabs underneath. Mark one with a paint pen so you know where you started.
Find pitch and gauge from the number on a drive link
Type the number on a drive link
See all stamp numbers
Drive link stamp number to pitch and gauge
StampPitchGauge
113/4".122"
16.404".063"
18.404".080"
20.325".050"
21.325".058"
22.325".063"
251/4".050"
26.404".058"
27.404".063"
33.325".050"
34.325".058"
35.325".063"
50.404".050"
51.404".058"
52.404".063"
58.404".058"
59.404".063"
68.404".063"
723/8".050"
733/8".058"
753/8".063"
80.325" LP.043"
903/8" LP.043"
913/8" LP.050"
95.325".050"

Questions people ask

What size chain does a Cub Cadet CS16E take?

The Cub Cadet CS16E with a 16" bar takes 3/8" pitch, .043" gauge chain with 56 drive links.

Can I use a chain with the same length but different pitch?

No. Pitch and gauge have to match the bar and sprocket, and the drive link count has to match the bar. A chain that is off on any of the three will not fit or run safely.

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