Chainsaw Chains for 14 Inch Bars β Find the Exact One for Your Saw
14-Inch Chainsaw Chains β Find the Exact One for Your Saw
A 14-inch bar doesn't take one chain β it takes anywhere from 50 to 56 drive links, in different pitches and gauges, depending on your saw. Order by bar length alone and there's a real chance you'll get the wrong chain. Here's how to get it exactly right in under a minute β every chain backed by our Guaranteed Fit promise, checked against your bar stamp before it ships.
Find Your Exact 14" Chain
Two ways to land on the precise chain for your saw. Pick the one that matches what you know:
Search by Bar Stamp Most accurate
Look at the side of your guide bar, near where it bolts to the saw. Most bars are stamped with three numbers β pitch, gauge, and drive-link count. Enter those and we'll show you the exact chain that fits. No guessing.
Search by Chainsaw
Bar worn or unreadable? If you know your saw's make and model, enter it β for example "Stihl MS 170" or "Husqvarna 135" β and we'll help find the right chain for you.
Not sure either way? Send a photo of your bar stamp through the chat bubble on screen and our team will confirm your exact chain before you order, ourΒ Guaranteed FitΒ system.
Why "14-Inch Chain" Isn't a Single Size
Bar length only tells you how long the bar is β not what chain runs on it. Three things decide that, and all three have to match:
- Drive links (DL): the number of teeth on the underside of the chain that sit in the bar groove. A 14" bar can take anywhere from about 50 to 56 drive links depending on the saw's sprocket and bar nose. This is the number most people miss β and the most common reason a chain doesn't fit.
- Pitch: the distance between drive links. Most 14" saws run 3/8" LP (low profile), though some older Stihl models use .325". It has to match your saw's drive sprocket exactly.
- Gauge: the thickness of the drive links (e.g. .043", .050", .063"). It has to match the width of your bar groove or it can become loose and dangerous.
Get all three right and the chain runs true. Get one wrong and it either won't fit at all, or it'll fit loosely and wear fast. That's exactly why we don't sell chains by bar length alone β and why the two finders above ask for the details that actually matter.
How to Read Your Bar Stamp
On most bars, the numbers are stamped into the flat metal near the mounting slot, close to where the bar meets the saw body. You're looking for:
- The pitch β often shown as 3/8", .325", etc.
- The gauge β often shown as .050", 1.3mm, etc.
- The drive-link count β sometimes stamped, otherwise count the drive links on your old chain.
Can't read them, or the bar's too worn? That's what the Search by Chainsaw option and our chat verification are for. Don't guess β a two-minute check saves ordering the wrong chain.
14" Chains by Brand
Know your brand? Jump straight to chains for the most common saws that run a 14-inch bar in Australia:
- Stihl 14" chains β MS 170, MS 171, MS 180, MS 211 and more
- Husqvarna 14" chains β 120, 130, 135, 236, 240 and more
- Echo 14" chains β CS-310, CS-352 and more
- Battery & cordless 14" chains β EGO CS1400, Makita, Ryobi, Ozito, Worx
14-Inch Chainsaw Chain β Common Questions
What size chain fits a 14-inch bar?
It depends on your saw. A 14" bar takes a chain with a matching pitch, gauge, and drive-link count β typically between 50 and 56 drive links, most often in 3/8" LP pitch. The bar length alone doesn't identify the chain; use your bar stamp or saw model to find the exact one.
How many drive links is a 14-inch chainsaw chain?
Usually between 50 and 56, depending on the saw's sprocket and bar nose. The most common counts on 14" bars are 50 and 52 drive links. Always confirm by reading your bar stamp or counting the drive links on your current chain.
Are all 14-inch chainsaw chains the same?
No. Two saws with 14" bars can take completely different chains if their pitch, gauge, or drive-link count differs. That's why ordering by bar length alone is risky β and why we match on the full specification instead.
How do I find my pitch and gauge?
Both are usually stamped on the side of your guide bar near the mounting bolts. If they're worn off, enter your saw's make and model in our Search by Chainsaw tool, or send a photo of your bar through the chat and we'll identify them for you.
What if I order the wrong chain?
You're covered. Every Alpine Chain Co. chain is backed by our Guaranteed Fit promise β send us a photo of your bar stamp before we ship and we'll confirm the fit, and if a chain we send doesn't fit your saw, we'll replace it with the correct one free of charge.
Ready to Find Your 14" Chain?
Start with your bar stamp for the fastest, most accurate match:
Search by Bar Stamp β Β Search by Chainsaw β
Guaranteed Fit, if verified against your bar stamp before it ships.
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