Best 20 Inch Chainsaw Chain (2026): 5 Picks

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Specifications are manufacturer rated, as published on each listing and collected 20 October 2026. The Oregon PowerCut spec table lists 62 drive links in one field against 72 everywhere else; we use 72 per the title, bullets and drive-link count.

How we scored them

Each chain is scored on performance, build, value, safety and warranty, using only what the listing publishes. The Oregon bar-and-chain combo states it meets ANSI B175.1-2012; the FUNKYWOO, PowerCut and PETOX state low-kickback construction; none of the five states a warranty term.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each product’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score. Safety counts only for powered gear or where the listing states safety features; where it does not apply, the score is taken over the remaining 90 points.

What the listings tell you

Four of the five are 3/8-inch pitch, .050-inch gauge chains with 70 or 72 drive links; the Anxingo is the odd one at .325-inch pitch, .058-inch gauge and 76 drive links, so it fits different bars. Tooth types run full chisel on the PowerCut, chamfer or full chisel on the combo, and semi-chisel on the FUNKYWOO and PETOX; the Anxingo states no tooth type. The Oregon combo is the only one that includes a guide bar, with a LubriTec oiling system and a stated fit for saws up to 60 cc. Packs run from a single chain to 4-packs.

Buying guide: the best 20 inch chainsaw chain

Match pitch, gauge and drive links

These three numbers decide fit. The PowerCut, FUNKYWOO and PETOX are 3/8-inch, .050-inch, 72 drive links; the Oregon combo is 3/8-inch, .050-inch, 70 drive links; the Anxingo is .325-inch, .058-inch, 76 drive links. The FUNKYWOO listing adds that the chain fits 20-inch bars, not a 20-inch chain length. Verify against the old chain or the bar before ordering.

Tooth type

The PowerCut states full chisel for professional woodcutters, the combo states chamfer chisel or full chisel, and the FUNKYWOO and PETOX state semi-chisel with a higher tolerance for debris. The Anxingo states no tooth type. Compare only what the listings state.

Safety

The Oregon combo states it meets the recoil performance requirements of ANSI B175.1-2012. The FUNKYWOO, PowerCut and PETOX state low-kickback, low-vibration construction. The Anxingo states no safety feature. The FUNKYWOO listing warns that its chain may produce kickback and asks for kickback-handling experience.

Single chain, multipack or combo

The FUNKYWOO is a 4-pack and the PETOX and Anxingo are 3-packs, so spares are on hand. The PowerCut is a single chain. The Oregon combo includes a 20-inch guide bar with the chain, which suits a full bar-and-chain refresh.

Bar-and-chain combo vs chain only

A worn bar wears out new chains faster, and a new chain cannot fix a bar whose groove is tired. The Oregon AdvanceCut combo is the only pick here that includes a 20-inch guide bar with its 70-drive-link chain, so it suits a full bar-and-chain refresh in one box. The listing rates the combo for saws up to 60 cc and states LubriTec oiling. The other four picks are chain-only replacements: the PowerCut is a single chain, the FUNKYWOO is a 4-pack and the PETOX and Anxingo are 3-packs. If your bar is still straight and true, a chain-only pick is the economical route; if the bar shows heavy wear, the combo avoids putting a fresh chain on a worn rail.

Why drive-link count decides fit

Pitch, gauge and drive links must all match your bar: 3/8-inch pitch and .050-inch gauge are the common pair here, shared by the PowerCut, FUNKYWOO, PETOX and the Oregon combo. Drive links are where buyers slip up. The PowerCut, FUNKYWOO and PETOX are 72 drive links, while the combo is 70 drive links; a 72-link chain will not tension correctly on a bar made for 70. The Anxingo is the outlier at .325-inch pitch, .058-inch gauge and 76 drive links, a different spec family entirely. The FUNKYWOO listing notes its chain fits 20-inch bars rather than measuring 20 inches, a useful reminder that the bar stamp, not a tape measure, is the authority. Check all three numbers against the old chain or the bar before ordering.

Tooth type and cutting style

Tooth geometry is stated for four of the five. The PowerCut states full chisel and aims itself at professional woodcutters, which per the listing means fast cutting in clean wood. The Oregon combo states chamfer chisel or full chisel. The FUNKYWOO and PETOX state semi-chisel with a higher tolerance for debris, which suits cutting dirty or frozen wood where a full chisel would dull fast. The Anxingo states no tooth type at all, so we do not guess what its cutters look like. Because only one listing names a use case, compare the rest on the stated geometry alone and match it to your wood.

Take kickback claims seriously

Chainsaw kickback is the risk that separates casual users from experienced ones, and the listings are unusually honest here. The Oregon combo states it meets the recoil performance requirements of ANSI B175.1-2012, the only stated standard among the five. The FUNKYWOO, PowerCut and PETOX state low-kickback, low-vibration construction without naming a standard. The Anxingo states no safety feature. Most striking, the FUNKYWOO listing warns outright that its chain may produce kickback and asks buyers to have kickback-handling experience. If you are new to chainsaws, the ANSI-stated combo and the explicit warning both point the same way: respect the risk and learn safe handling before cutting.

Oiling is stated once

A chain lives or dies by its oil supply, yet only one listing names an oiling feature: the Oregon combo states LubriTec oiling. The other four listings state nothing about oiling, which does not mean their chains run dry; every chainsaw has a bar oiler. It means the listings give you nothing to compare, so we do not rank them on oiling. Whatever you buy, keep the oiler filled and the chain tensioned per your saw manual, and a fresh chain will cut straight instead of dragging.

Spares and chain rotation

A chain dulls mid-job, and a spare keeps the woodpile moving. The FUNKYWOO 4-pack and the PETOX and Anxingo 3-packs put spares in the box, while the PowerCut is a single chain. Multipacks also let you rotate chains, spreading wear across several loops instead of working one chain to the end. If you cut a lot of dirty wood, the semi-chisel multipacks pair well: the FUNKYWOO and PETOX state semi-chisel teeth with a higher tolerance for debris, and the extra chains cover sharpening downtime. Occasional cutters may prefer the single PowerCut or the combo and keep one spare on the shelf.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the standard 20-inch chain specs?

Most here are 3/8-inch pitch, .050-inch gauge with 70 or 72 drive links. The Anxingo is .325-inch pitch, .058-inch gauge with 76 drive links, which fits different bars.

Which chain includes a guide bar?

The Oregon AdvanceCut combo includes a 20-inch guide bar with a 70-drive-link chain, LubriTec oiling and a stated fit for saws up to 60 cc.

Which chains state a safety standard or feature?

The Oregon combo states ANSI B175.1-2012. The FUNKYWOO, PowerCut and PETOX state low-kickback, low-vibration construction. The Anxingo states none.

Which tooth types are stated?

Full chisel on the PowerCut, chamfer or full chisel on the combo, semi-chisel on the FUNKYWOO and PETOX. The Anxingo states no tooth type.

Which come in multipacks?

The FUNKYWOO is a 4-pack; the PETOX and Anxingo are 3-packs. The PowerCut is a single chain.

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