Bar
CompatiblePoulan Pro
OEM 18" bar
PP18HCPA
18"3/8".050"62 DL
Poulan Pro PR4218 Chain & Bar Guide
42cc
Poulan Pro PR4218← Change saw
Specs
Pitch 3/8"must match bar + sprocket
Gauge .050"must match bar groove
Bar range 18"–18"cutting length range
Sprocket 7-tooth spur3/8" pitch
Drive links by bar length
18"62 DL
Entry-level Poulan Pro. Ships with 18" bar. Standard 3/8" .050" chains are cross-compatible with Oregon, Carlton, and Husqvarna aftermarket chains.
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: Oregon cross-reference guideLast verified: 2026-04-21
Common setup
A typical Poulan Pro PR4218 setup
For general firewood: 18" Poulan Pro OEM 18" bar bar with Oregon 72CL 62 low-kickback (safer) chain. Both match this saw's pitch, gauge, and drive-link count.
Chain
CompatibleOregon
72CL 62
72CL062G
3/8".050"62 DL
For dirty wood, hardwood cutting, milling, or different bar lengths, see the full list below.
All compatible guide bars2
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.050" gauge
18"
CompatiblePoulan Pro
OEM 18" bar
PP18HCPA
18"3/8".050"62 DL7-tooth sprocket
Poulan Pro OEM 18" bar — fits PR4218. Verify part number.
CompatibleForester
Pro Bar (Poulan Pro)
FPA-PP-18
18"3/8".050"62 DL7-tooth sprocket
Forester aftermarket 18" bar — Poulan Pro mount. Fits PR4218. Verify part number.
All compatible chains13
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.050" gauge chains
For 18" bar – 62 drive links
CompatibleStihl
33RS3 62
3623-005-0062
3/8".050"62 DLFull chisel
RS3 (Rapid Super 3)
Full chisel — fast cut, dulls quicker in dirty wood. Fits 18" bar.
CompatibleStihl
33RS3 66
3624-005-0066
3/8".050"66 DLFull chisel
RS3 (Rapid Super 3)
Full chisel for larger-bore saws (MS361, MS390, MS440, MS460) using 66DL on 18" bars. Not interchangeable with MS311 62DL bars.
CompatibleStihl
33RM3 62
3636-005-0062
3/8".050"62 DLSemi chisel
RM3 (Rapid Micro 3)
Semi chisel — stays sharp longer in dirty/frozen wood. Fits 18" bar.
CompatibleStihl
33RMX 62
3689-005-0062
3/8".050"62 DLSemi chisel
RMX (Rapid Micro X)
Premium semi chisel with extra-hard chrome. Long service life. Fits 18" bar.
CompatibleOregon
72LGX 62
72LGX062G
3/8".050"62 DLFull chisel
LGX (Low-kick full chisel)
Oregon full chisel with low-kickback design. Fits 18" bar.
CompatibleOregon
72LGX 66
72LGX066G
3/8".050"66 DLFull chisel
LGX (Low-kick full chisel)
Oregon full chisel for larger-bore saws (MS361, MS390, MS440, MS460) using 66DL on 18" bars.
CompatibleOregon
72LPX 62
72LPX062G
3/8".050"62 DLSemi chisel
LPX (Low-kick semi chisel)
Oregon semi chisel — all-around performer. Fits 18" bar.
CompatibleOregon
72EXL 62
72EXL062G
3/8".050"62 DLSemi chisel
EXL (Excel semi chisel)
Oregon Excel semi chisel — durability in abrasive conditions. Fits 18" bar.
CompatibleOregon
72CL 62
72CL062G
3/8".050"62 DLLow kickback
CL (Chamfer Low-kick)
Oregon low-kickback chain — good for beginners/homeowners. Fits 18" bar.
CompatibleHusqvarna
H46 68
H46-68
3/8".050"68 DLFull chisel
H46 full chisel
Husqvarna professional 3/8" .050" 68DL full chisel — fits 18" bar on 555/562XP/572XP.
CompatibleOregon
72LGX 68
72LGX068G
3/8".050"68 DLFull chisel
LGX (Low-kick full chisel)
Oregon full chisel 3/8" .050" 68DL — fits 18" bar on Husqvarna 455/460 and Echo. Verify DL count against your bar.
CompatibleOregon
72LPX 68
72LPX068G
3/8".050"68 DLSemi chisel
LPX (Low-kick semi chisel)
Oregon semi chisel 3/8" .050" 68DL — fits 18" Husqvarna/Echo bar. Verify DL count.
CompatibleHusqvarna
H80 68
H80-68E
3/8".050"68 DLFull chisel
H80 chisel
Husqvarna H80 full chisel 3/8" .050" — fits 18" bar on 455/460 Rancher.