Description
Husqvarna OEM 581626968 X-CUT C85-68 18" Professional Chainsaw Chain – 3/8" Pitch, .058" Gauge, 68 Drive Links – Full Chisel
Get fast, durable cutting performance for demanding professional forestry work with the Husqvarna X-CUT C85-68 18" Chainsaw Chain. This advanced, high-performance chain features aggressive full-chisel cutters and is designed for full-time professional forestry saws. Made entirely by Husqvarna, the C85 combines outstanding durability, high cutting efficiency, long-lasting sharpness, and low stretch to help professional operators increase productivity while reducing maintenance requirements and operating costs.
Chain fitment depends on your guide bar and cutting system specifications—not just chainsaw model or bar length.
Always verify your current chain specifications:
- 18" Bar Length
- 3/8" (.375") Pitch
- .058" Gauge
- 68 Drive Links
- Husqvarna X-CUT C85-68 Chain
- Full-Chisel Cutter
Bar length alone does not guarantee compatibility. Chainsaws can be equipped with different guide bar and chain combinations. Always verify the pitch, gauge, drive-link count, and guide bar length before ordering.
Important: This C85 chain uses a .058" gauge. Do not substitute a .050" or .063" gauge chain. The chain gauge must match the guide bar groove, and the 3/8" pitch must match the drive sprocket and guide bar nose sprocket.
If you're unsure, contact us with your Husqvarna model number, serial number, guide bar information, and current chain number, and we'll help verify the correct replacement before you order.
Product Features
- Genuine Husqvarna OEM chainsaw chain
- OEM Part Number: 581626968
- Husqvarna X-CUT™ C85-68 professional chain
- 18" chain with 68 drive links
- 3/8" pitch and .058" gauge
- Full-chisel cutters provide fast, aggressive cutting performance
- Designed for full-time professional forestry use
- Made entirely by Husqvarna for optimized chainsaw performance
- High cutting efficiency helps maximize professional productivity
- Outstanding durability for demanding forestry applications
- Long-lasting sharpness helps maintain cutting performance throughout the workday
- Low-stretch construction helps reduce frequent chain tension adjustments
- Designed to reduce maintenance requirements and operating costs
- Professional-grade construction for demanding daily use
- Sold as one complete 18" chain loop
Specifications
- Brand: Husqvarna
- OEM Part Number: 581626968
- Product Series: X-CUT™ C85
- Chain Type: C85-68
- Product Type: Professional Forestry Chainsaw Chain
- Package Quantity: 1 Chain
- Bar Length: 18"
- Pitch: 3/8" (.375")
- Gauge: .058"
- Drive Links: 68
- Cutter Style: Full Chisel
- Application: Full-Time Professional Forestry & Tree Care
What This Chain Does
The Husqvarna X-CUT C85 is engineered for professional operators who need high cutting efficiency from powerful forestry chainsaws. Its full-chisel cutters feature an aggressive cutting profile designed to move quickly through clean wood, making the C85 particularly well suited for high-production felling, bucking, limbing, and professional timber cutting.
Made entirely by Husqvarna, the C85 is designed to provide excellent performance with compatible Husqvarna chainsaws and cutting equipment. Outstanding durability, long-lasting sharpness, and low stretch help operators maintain productivity while reducing sharpening, tensioning, and other maintenance interruptions throughout the workday.
Fits These Husqvarna Chainsaw Models
Verify your guide bar and existing chain specifications before ordering.
555, 562XP, 365, 565, 372XP, 572XP, 576XP, 585, 592XP, 390XP, 395XP, 3120XP
Required Chain Specifications: 18" Bar, 3/8" Pitch, .058" Gauge, 68 Drive Links
Important: The models listed above may be equipped with different bar lengths, gauges, pitches, or drive-link counts. Model fitment does not mean this specific 68-drive-link chain fits every configuration of that model. Verify the specifications stamped on your guide bar or compare them with your existing chain before ordering.
Common Applications
- Professional forestry
- Commercial tree care
- Tree felling
- Bucking logs
- Limbing
- Professional timber harvesting
- Storm and land-clearing work
- Professional firewood production
- Farm and woodland maintenance
- High-production chainsaw operation
Frequently Purchased Together
- 18" Husqvarna guide bar designed for 3/8" pitch, .058" gauge chain – verify 68-drive-link requirement
- Husqvarna chainsaw file and filing guide
- Depth gauge tool
- Husqvarna bar and chain oil
- Replacement drive or rim sprocket compatible with 3/8" pitch chain
- Guide bar groove cleaner
- Professional chainsaw sharpening kit
- Replacement guide bar
- Replacement air filter
- Replacement spark plug
Installation Tips
- Shut the chainsaw off and disconnect the spark plug before performing chain or guide bar service.
- Verify that your guide bar requires an 18" chain with 3/8" pitch, .058" gauge, and exactly 68 drive links.
- Pay particular attention to chain gauge. C85 uses a .058" drive-link gauge and should not be installed on a .050" or .063" gauge guide bar.
- Do not select a replacement chain based on bar length alone. Pitch, gauge, and drive-link count must all match.
- Verify that the guide bar and drive sprocket are compatible with 3/8" pitch chain.
- Clean the guide bar groove and oil passages before installing the new chain.
- Inspect the guide bar and drive or rim sprocket for excessive or uneven wear before installing a new chain.
- Install the chain with the cutter edges facing forward across the top of the guide bar.
- Make sure all 68 drive links are properly seated in the guide bar groove and drive sprocket.
- Adjust chain tension according to the Husqvarna operator's manual. The chain should move freely around the bar while remaining properly seated in the bar groove.
- Although X-CUT C85 is designed for low stretch, recheck chain tension after initial use and periodically throughout the workday.
- Confirm that the chainsaw's oiling system is functioning properly before cutting. Proper lubrication is critical to chain, guide bar, and sprocket life.
- Full-chisel cutters depend on correct sharpening geometry for maximum cutting performance. Maintain the proper filing angles and depth gauge settings for the C85 chain.
- Inspect the chain regularly for damaged cutters, drive links, tie straps, and rivets before professional use.
Why Choose Husqvarna X-CUT C85 Chains?
Husqvarna X-CUT™ C85 is designed for professional forestry operators who need fast cutting performance, durability, and consistent productivity from their chainsaws. Its aggressive full-chisel cutters deliver excellent cutting efficiency, while long-lasting sharpness, durable construction, and low stretch help reduce maintenance interruptions and operating costs. Husqvarna OEM 581626968 is the 18" C85-68 configuration for cutting systems requiring 3/8" pitch, .058" gauge chain with 68 drive links.