Bar
CompatibleOregon
SpeedCut (Husqvarna small)
160SDHA041
16"3/8" LP.050"56 DL
Husqvarna 240 Chain & Bar Guide
38.2cc
Husqvarna 240← Change saw
Specs
Pitch 3/8" LPmust match bar + sprocket
Gauge .050"must match bar groove
Bar range 14"–16"cutting length range
Sprocket 6-tooth spur3/8" LP pitch
Drive links by bar length
14"52 DL16"56 DL
Popular homeowner/prosumer saw. Also sold as 240e with AutoTune. Uses 3/8" LP .050" chain.
Wrong pitch, gauge, or drive link count can throw a chain or damage your saw. Check your saw's markings before ordering. More info
Source: Husqvarna service manual; Oregon cross-reference guideLast verified: 2026-04-21
Common setup
A typical Husqvarna 240 setup
For general firewood: 16" Oregon SpeedCut (Husqvarna small) bar with Oregon AdvanceCut S52 semi-chisel chain. Both match this saw's pitch, gauge, and drive-link count.
Chain
CompatibleOregon
AdvanceCut S52
S52G
3/8" LP.050"52 DL
For dirty wood, hardwood cutting, milling, or different bar lengths, see the full list below.
All compatible guide bars4
.050" gauge
14"
CompatibleOregon
SpeedCut (Husqvarna small)
140SDHA041
14"3/8" LP.050"52 DL6-tooth sprocket
Oregon aftermarket bar — Husqvarna small mount. Fits 120, 130, 135, 240. 3/8" LP .050" pitch — NOT compatible with Stihl MS170/MS180 bars. Verify part number.
CompatibleHusqvarna
X-Force (small)
599561501
14"3/8" LP.050"52 DL6-tooth sprocket
Husqvarna OEM X-Force bar — 14". Fits 120, 130, 135, 240. Verify part number.
16"
CompatibleOregon
SpeedCut (Husqvarna small)
160SDHA041
16"3/8" LP.050"56 DL6-tooth sprocket
Oregon aftermarket bar — Husqvarna small mount. Fits 120, 130, 135, 240. 3/8" LP .050" pitch. Verify part number.
CompatibleHusqvarna
X-Force (small)
599561601
16"3/8" LP.050"56 DL6-tooth sprocket
Husqvarna OEM X-Force bar — 16". Fits 120, 130, 135, 240. Verify part number.
All compatible chains6
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.050" gauge chains
For 14" bar – 52 drive links
CompatibleHusqvarna
H37 52
H37-52
3/8" LP.050"52 DLSemi chisel
H37 PIXEL semi chisel
Husqvarna PIXEL narrow-kerf 3/8" LP .050" 52DL — fits 14" bar on 240/T435/T540XP.
CompatibleOregon
AdvanceCut S52
S52G
3/8" LP.050"52 DLSemi chisel
AdvanceCut semi-chisel
Oregon AdvanceCut 3/8" LP .050" 52DL — fits 14" bars on Husqvarna 120/130/135/240 and Echo CS-310.
CompatibleHusqvarna
H35 52
H35-52E
3/8" LP.050"52 DLSemi chisel
H35 semi-chisel
Husqvarna OEM H35 3/8" LP .050" — fits 14" bar on Husqvarna 120/130/135/240 and Echo CS-310.
For 16" bar – 56 drive links
CompatibleHusqvarna
H37 56
H37-56
3/8" LP.050"56 DLSemi chisel
H37 PIXEL semi chisel
Husqvarna PIXEL narrow-kerf 3/8" LP .050" 56DL — fits 16" bar on 240/T435/T540XP.
CompatibleOregon
AdvanceCut S56
S56G
3/8" LP.050"56 DLSemi chisel
AdvanceCut semi-chisel
Oregon AdvanceCut 3/8" LP .050" 56DL — fits 16" bars on Husqvarna 120/130/135/240. Most popular chain for Husqvarna homeowner saws.
CompatibleHusqvarna
H35 56
H35-56E
3/8" LP.050"56 DLSemi chisel
H35 semi-chisel
Husqvarna OEM H35 3/8" LP .050" — fits 16" bar on Husqvarna 120/130/135/240. Standard chain for these saws.