Bar
CompatibleMakita
16" bar (3/8")
195273-1
16"3/8".050"55 DL
Makita XCU04 Chain & Bar Guide
36V LXT (2x18V battery)
Makita XCU04← Change saw
Specs
Pitch 3/8"must match bar + sprocket
Gauge .050"must match bar groove
Bar range 16"–16"cutting length range
Sprocket 7-tooth spur3/8" pitch
Drive links by bar length
16"55 DL
Cordless 16" saw. Uses 3/8" .050" chain — widely cross-compatible with Oregon, Husqvarna, and other aftermarket chains of same spec.
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: Makita operator manual; Oregon cross-reference guideLast verified: 2026-04-21
Common setup
A typical Makita XCU04 setup
For general firewood: 16" Makita 16" bar (3/8") bar with Oregon 72CL 55 low-kickback (safer) chain. Both match this saw's pitch, gauge, and drive-link count.
Chain
CompatibleOregon
72CL 55
72CL055G
3/8".050"55 DL
For dirty wood, hardwood cutting, milling, or different bar lengths, see the full list below.
All compatible guide bars1
.050" gauge
16"
CompatibleMakita
16" bar (3/8")
195273-1
16"3/8".050"55 DL7-tooth sprocket
Makita OEM 16" bar — fits XCU04. 3/8" .050" 55DL. Verify part number.
All compatible chains11
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.050" gauge chains
For 16" bar – 55 drive links
CompatibleStihl
33RS3 55
3623-005-0055
3/8".050"55 DLFull chisel
RS3 (Rapid Super 3)
Full chisel — fast cut, dulls quicker in dirty wood. Fits 16" bar.
CompatibleStihl
33RS3 60
3624-005-0060
3/8".050"60 DLFull chisel
RS3 (Rapid Super 3)
Full chisel for larger-bore saws (MS361, MS390, MS440, MS460) using 60DL on 16" bars. Not interchangeable with MS311 55DL bars.
CompatibleStihl
33RM3 55
3636-005-0055
3/8".050"55 DLSemi chisel
RM3 (Rapid Micro 3)
Semi chisel — stays sharp longer in dirty/frozen wood. Fits 16" bar.
CompatibleStihl
33RMX 55
3689-005-0055
3/8".050"55 DLSemi chisel
RMX (Rapid Micro X)
Premium semi chisel with extra-hard chrome. Long service life. Fits 16" bar.
CompatibleOregon
72LGX 55
72LGX055G
3/8".050"55 DLFull chisel
LGX (Low-kick full chisel)
Oregon full chisel with low-kickback design. Fits 16" bar.
CompatibleOregon
72LPX 55
72LPX055G
3/8".050"55 DLSemi chisel
LPX (Low-kick semi chisel)
Oregon semi chisel — all-around performer. Fits 16" bar.
CompatibleOregon
72EXL 55
72EXL055G
3/8".050"55 DLSemi chisel
EXL (Excel semi chisel)
Oregon Excel semi chisel — durability in abrasive conditions. Fits 16" bar.
CompatibleOregon
72CL 55
72CL055G
3/8".050"55 DLLow kickback
CL (Chamfer Low-kick)
Oregon low-kickback chain — good for beginners/homeowners. Fits 16" bar.
CompatibleOregon
72LGX 60
72LGX060G
3/8".050"60 DLFull chisel
LGX (Low-kick full chisel)
Oregon full chisel 3/8" .050" 60DL — fits 16" bar on Husqvarna 455/460 and Echo saws. Verify DL count against your bar.
CompatibleOregon
72LPX 60
72LPX060G
3/8".050"60 DLSemi chisel
LPX (Low-kick semi chisel)
Oregon semi chisel 3/8" .050" 60DL — fits 16" Husqvarna/Echo bar. Verify DL count.
CompatibleHusqvarna
H80 60
H80-60E
3/8".050"60 DLFull chisel
H80 chisel
Husqvarna H80 full chisel 3/8" .050" — fits 16" bar on 455/460 Rancher.