Oregon R44 chain: what it fits and what the code means

R44 is a 3/8" LP pitch, .043" gauge chain with 44 drive links. It fits 31 saws listed below.

What R44 is

Pitch
3/8" LP
Gauge
.043"
Drive links
44

The letter R is the chain type, the number 44 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 44 drive links:

Codes with the same drive link count
CodeTypePitchGaugeFamily
R4490PX3/8" LP.043"AdvanceCut
S4491PX3/8" LP.050"AdvanceCut
T4491VXL3/8" LP.050"VersaCut

S44, T44: different pitch or gauge. Not a substitute for R44.

Saws that take R44

Questions people ask

What does R44 mean on an Oregon chain?

R is the chain series (90PX, AdvanceCut: 3/8" LP pitch, .043" gauge). 44 is the number of drive links.

What bar length is R44?

Usually 12". What matters is the drive link count, 44: count the links on your old chain rather than going by the inches.

What file do I need for R44?

A 4.5 mm round file.