Echo Chainsaw Chains — Size Guide & Compatible Chain for Echo Chainsaws
Echo Chainsaw Chains — Complete Size Guide for Australian Owners
Echo chainsaws are popular across Australia for their reliability, value, and Japanese engineering. Whether you're running an Echo CS-310 for firewood or a CS-590 for professional work, getting the right replacement chain is essential.
This guide covers chainsaw chain sizes for the most popular Echo models — plus compatible tungsten carbide chain options that stay sharp longer in Australian conditions.
Echo Chainsaw Chain Specifications by Model
Echo CS-310 Chainsaw Chain
The CS-310 is Echo's entry-level homeowner saw — lightweight and easy to use.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Bar Length | 14" or 16" |
| Chain Pitch | 3/8 LP |
| Chain Gauge | .050 |
| Drive Links | 52DL (14") or 56DL (16") |
Compatible chain: 3/8 LP .050 in 52DL or 56DL depending on bar length.
Echo CS-400 / CS-400F Chainsaw Chain
The CS-400 is one of Echo's most popular mid-range chainsaws — a solid farm and property saw.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Bar Length | 16" or 18" |
| Chain Pitch | 3/8 |
| Chain Gauge | .050 |
| Drive Links | 56DL (16") or 62DL (18") |
Compatible chain: 3/8 .050 chainsaw chain.
Echo CS-490 Chainsaw Chain size
The CS-490 (which replaced the CS-450) is a popular mid-range saw for serious homeowners and light commercial use.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Bar Length | 16", 18", or 20" |
| Chain Pitch | 3/8 |
| Chain Gauge | .050 |
| Drive Links | 56DL (16"), 62DL (18"), 70DL (20") |
Compatible chain: 3/8 .050 chainsaw chain.
Echo CS-590 Timber Wolf Chainsaw Chain
The CS-590 Timber Wolf is Echo's flagship homeowner/semi-pro saw — known as one of the best value chainsaws in Australia.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Bar Length | 18" or 20" |
| Chain Pitch | 3/8 |
| Chain Gauge | .050 |
| Drive Links | 62DL (18") or 70DL (20") |
Compatible chain: 3/8 .050 chainsaw chain.
Echo CS-620P / CS-620PW Chainsaw Chain
The CS-620P is Echo's mid-range professional saw — popular with arborists and farmers.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Bar Length | 18" or 20" |
| Chain Pitch | 3/8 |
| Chain Gauge | .050 or .058 |
| Drive Links | Varies — check bar |
Compatible chain: 3/8 .050 or 3/8 .058 depending on bar configuration.
Echo CS-680 / CS-800P Chainsaw Chain
Echo's professional-grade large saws for forestry and heavy-duty work.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Bar Length | 20" to 27" |
| Chain Pitch | 3/8 |
| Chain Gauge | .058 |
| Drive Links | 70DL to 91DL depending on bar |
Compatible chain: 3/8 .058 chainsaw chain.
Echo Chainsaw Chain — Quick Reference Table
| Echo Model | Common Bar Length | Pitch | Gauge | Drive Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CS-310 | 14" | 3/8 LP | .050 | 52DL |
| CS-310 | 16" | 3/8 LP | .050 | 56DL |
| CS-400 | 16" | 3/8 | .050 | 56DL |
| CS-400 | 18" | 3/8 | .050 | 62DL |
| CS-490 | 18" | 3/8 | .050 | 62DL |
| CS-490 | 20" | 3/8 | .050 | 70DL |
| CS-590 | 18" | 3/8 | .050 | 62DL |
| CS-590 | 20" | 3/8 | .050 | 70DL |
| CS-620P | 18" | 3/8 | .050 | 62DL |
| CS-620P | 20" | 3/8 | .050/.058 | 70-72DL |
| CS-680 | 20" | 3/8 | .058 | 72DL |
Note: Always confirm your bar's specifications before ordering. Some Echo models can run different bar lengths and chain configurations.
What Gauge Does Echo Use?
Most Echo chainsaws use .050 gauge chain — this is the standard Echo configuration.
The larger professional models (CS-680, CS-800P) typically use .058 gauge.
.050 gauge is NOT the same as .043 or .063. Using the wrong gauge chain causes:
Poor tracking in the bar groove
Accelerated bar rail wear
Reduced cutting performance
Potential safety issues
Check your bar marking to confirm gauge before ordering.
Tungsten Carbide Chain for Echo Chainsaws
Standard steel chain dulls fast in Australian conditions. If you're cutting firewood that's been sitting on the ground, clearing property with dusty or sandy soil, or working in dry hardwood — standard chain loses its edge quickly.
Tungsten carbide chain features carbide-tipped cutters that stay sharp significantly longer:
Up to 10x longer edge retention than steel
Maintains performance in dirty conditions
Fewer sharpening interruptionsMore productive cutting sessions
We stock tungsten carbide chainsaw chain in all Echo-compatible configurations:
3/8 .050 in all drive link counts3/8 .058 for larger professional Echo saws
How to Find Your Echo Chain Size
Method 1: Check the Bar
Look at your Echo guide bar. The specifications are usually stamped on the bar body near the mount:
Length (e.g., "18")
Pitch (e.g., "3/8")
Gauge (e.g., ".050")
Method 2: Count Drive Links
Remove your existing chain and count the drive links — the pointed teeth on the bottom of the chain. This tells you exactly what drive link count you need.
Method 3: Check the Model Plate
Your Echo chainsaw has a model plate showing the model number. Use the table above to find your chain specification.
Method 4: Contact Us
Not sure? Call 0431 183 421 with your Echo model and bar length — we'll confirm the correct chain.
Shop Echo Compatible Chainsaw Chains
We stock chainsaw chains for all Echo models:
→ [3/8 .050 Tungsten Carbide Chainsaw Chains] — Most Echo models (CS-310, CS-400, CS-490, CS-590) → [3/8 .058 Tungsten Carbide Chainsaw Chains] — Professional Echo saws (CS-680, CS-800P) → [3/8 LP .050 Chainsaw Chains] — Echo CS-310 and small saws → [All Chainsaw Chains] — Full range → [Chainsaw Bars] — Echo compatible → [Diamond Sharpening Wheels] — Keep your Echo chain sharp
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Questions about chain for your Echo chainsaw? 📞 Call us: 0431 183 421