Oregon E72 chain: what it fits and what the code means
E72 is a 3/8" pitch, .050" gauge chain with 72 drive links. It fits 17 saws listed below.
What E72 is
- Pitch
- 3/8"
- Gauge
- .050"
- Drive links
- 72
The letter E 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E72 | 72LPX | 3/8" | .050" | PowerCut |
| D72 | 72V | 3/8" | .050" | AdvanceCut |
| H72 | 20BPX | .325" | .050" | ControlCut |
| J72 | 21BPX | .325" | .058" | ControlCut |
| M72 | 95TXL | .325" | .050" | SpeedCut |
D72: same pitch and gauge as E72, different cutter. Either fits the same bar. H72, J72, M72: different pitch or gauge. Not a substitute for E72.
Saws that take E72
Husqvarna · 1
Poulan · 1
Questions people ask
What does E72 mean on an Oregon chain?
E is the chain series (72LPX, PowerCut: 3/8" pitch, .050" gauge). 72 is the number of drive links.
What bar length is E72?
Usually 20". 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 E72?
A 7/32" round file.