Oregon S33 chain: what it fits and what the code means

S33 is a 3/8" LP pitch, .050" gauge chain with 33 drive links. It fits 30 saws listed below.

What S33 is

Pitch
3/8" LP
Gauge
.050"
Drive links
33

The letter S is the chain type, the number 33 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 33 drive links:

Codes with the same drive link count
CodeTypePitchGaugeFamily
S3391PX3/8" LP.050"AdvanceCut
R3390PX3/8" LP.043"AdvanceCut

R33: different pitch or gauge. Not a substitute for S33.

Saws that take S33

Remington · 2

Chicago Electric · 1

Poulan · 1

Wen · 1

Questions people ask

What does S33 mean on an Oregon chain?

S is the chain series (91PX, AdvanceCut: 3/8" LP pitch, .050" gauge). 33 is the number of drive links.

What bar length is S33?

Usually 8". What matters is the drive link count, 33: count the links on your old chain rather than going by the inches.

What file do I need for S33?

A 5/32" round file.