Chains do not fit my Husqvarna 55 Rancher

[Joel B]

Hello,

DISCLAIMER: I know very little about chainsaws. I am having difficulty finding the proper chain for an older Husqvarna 55 Rancher which they no longer produce. It's probably 8+ years old. It has an 18" bar that used to say Farm Tough and has the following engraved: 18" 45cm 3/8" 68DL 050 1,3mm. I went to Lowes and bought an 18" Husqvarna chain which obviously did not work(too small). So I brought it back and bought the 20" Husqvarna chain that says it's compatible with the 55 Rancher. On that 20" chain box it says, Chain Type: H80 72V. Drive Links 72. Pitch 3/8". Gauge .050". File size 7/32"(5.5mm). This 20" chain is too long. I even tried adjusting the tensioner(Is that what you call it?) to see if that would help. It was still too big. Looking at the old chain(has 80 engraved on each 'tooth'), it's about 19" if I had to guess. What am I doing wrong? I can post pics if that would help. Thanks in advance. -Joel

EDIT: Thank you everyone! With all your help I was able to obtain the chain I needed. Special thanks to Locust Cutter for the direct link!

 

[Yoopermike]

If your bar says 68 drive links you need a 68 drive link chain. The 72 dl would be way too long.

 

[Locust Cutter]

you need a 0.50 - 68dl - 3/8" chain. They're easy to come by most places and if you'd rather order on line Baileys has plenty of deals. http://www.baileysonline.com/Chains...68-Drive-Links.axd?PartFinderType=ChainFinder

 

[Jon1212]

Call Triad equipment over in Wakeforest.

 

[Joel B]

you need a 0.50 - 68dl - 3/8" chain. They're easy to come by most places and if you'd rather order on line Baileys has plenty of deals. http://www.baileysonline.com/Chains...68-Drive-Links.axd?PartFinderType=ChainFinder

Thanks so much! I took Yoopermike's advice and somehow ended up on Baileys and located the same chain. Good to know I was on the right track.
Thanks again everyone!

 

[Locust Cutter]

That was one example but it wasn't a safety chain so it will cu more aggressively than a safety chain will. The box will also have the filing instructions for sharpening it with a file should you want to try.

 

[Joel B]

That was one example but it wasn't a safety chain so it will cu more aggressively than a safety chain will. The box will also have the filing instructions for sharpening it with a file should you want to try.

Thanks so much!

 

[NC Cutter]

Hello,

DISCLAIMER: I know very little about chainsaws. I am having difficulty finding the proper chain for an older Husqvarna 55 Rancher which they no longer produce. It's probably 8+ years old. It has an 18" bar that used to say Farm Tough and has the following engraved: 18" 45cm 3/8" 68DL 050 1,3mm. I went to Lowes and bought an 18" Husqvarna chain which obviously did not work(too small). So I brought it back and bought the 20" Husqvarna chain that says it's compatible with the 55 Rancher. On that 20" chain box it says, Chain Type: H80 72V. Drive Links 72. Pitch 3/8". Gauge .050". File size 7/32"(5.5mm). This 20" chain is too long. I even tried adjusting the tensioner(Is that what you call it?) to see if that would help. It was still too big. Looking at the old chain(has 80 engraved on each 'tooth'), it's about 19" if I had to guess. What am I doing wrong? I can post pics if that would help. Thanks in advance. -Joel

EDIT: Thank you everyone! With all your help I was able to obtain the chain I needed. Special thanks to Locust Cutter for the direct link!

Thanks so much!

 

[NC Cutter]

Jeffery's Crossing down 39 towards Bunn carries Husqvarna saws and Oregon chain. That's your closest Husky dealer. I head down there occasionally. He's okay.

 

[Joel B]

Jeffery's Crossing down 39 towards Bunn carries Husqvarna saws and Oregon chain. That's your closest Husky dealer. I head down there occasionally. He's okay.

Thanks!