Oregon D81 chain: what it fits and what the code means
D81 is a 3/8" pitch, .050" gauge chain with 81 drive links. It fits 144 saws listed below.
What D81 is
- Pitch
- 3/8"
- Gauge
- .050"
- Drive links
- 81
The letter D is the chain type, the number 81 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 81 drive links:
| Code | Type | Pitch | Gauge | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D81 | 72V | 3/8" | .050" | AdvanceCut |
| L81 | 22BPX | .325" | .063" | ControlCut |
L81: different pitch or gauge. Not a substitute for D81.
Saws that take D81
McCulloch · 39
Shindaiwa · 1
Skil · 1
Questions people ask
What does D81 mean on an Oregon chain?
D is the chain series (72V, AdvanceCut: 3/8" pitch, .050" gauge). 81 is the number of drive links.
What bar length is D81?
Usually 24". What matters is the drive link count, 81: count the links on your old chain rather than going by the inches.
What file do I need for D81?
A 7/32" round file.