The Husqvarna 562 XP takes the Husqvarna X-CUT C85 chain loop 581 62 66-72 (72 drive links, 50 cm bar) as its chain; Australian sellers list it from A$55.00 as of 30 October 2026. Fitment confirmed against the manufacturer's compatibility list.
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Husqvarna 562 XP
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Takes the 581 62 66-72 chain
X-CUT C85 chain loop 581 62 66-72 (72 drive links, 50 cm bar) · check the code on your old part before ordering.
Husqvarna Australia lists the 562 XP with a 50 cm (20 in) bar: 581 62 66-72, 72 drive links. Other bar lengths take other loops.
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Takes the 581 62 66-72
Chain · check the code on your old part.
Husqvarna Australia lists the 562 XP with a 50 cm (20 in) bar: 581 62 66-72, 72 drive links. Other bar lengths take other loops.
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How long it lasts
Replace it when the cutting teeth are worn down to 4 mm (5/32 in), Husqvarna says; sharpen them when the chain cuts poorly.
After replacing: No reset needed. Check the chain tension often until a new chain has run in, Husqvarna says.
How to change the chain in your Husqvarna 562 XP
Watch the guide or follow the steps.
- 1Stop the saw (on a battery saw, take the battery out) and put on protective gloves.
- 2Remove the bar nuts and the clutch cover, and slacken the chain tensioning screw.
- 3Take off the old chain. Lift the new chain over the drive sprocket and into the bar groove, starting at the top edge of the bar, with the cutter edges facing forward on the top of the bar.
- 4Refit the clutch cover with the chain adjuster pin in the hole in the bar, and tighten the bar nuts finger-tight.
- 5Turn the tensioning screw clockwise until the chain does not hang below the bar but still turns easily by hand.
- 6Hold up the nose of the bar and tighten the bar nuts with the combination wrench. Check the tension often until the new chain has run in.
Every number this part goes by
- Retail name:
- 581 62 66-72
- Retail name:
- 581-62-66-72
- Retail name:
- 581626672
- Retail name:
- C85 72
Sellers list any of these; they are the same part.
About your Husqvarna 562 XP
Husqvarna chainsaw — Professional chainsaws. Its chain is the X-CUT C85 chain loop 581 62 66-72 (72 drive links, 50 cm bar), part 581 62 66-72.
Other chains the maker lists for this chainsaw:
- Husqvarna X-CUT C85 chain loop 581 62 66-56 (56 drive links, 38 cm bar). With a 38 cm (15 in) bar: 56 drive links.
- Husqvarna X-CUT C85 chain loop 581 62 66-60 (60 drive links, 40 cm bar). With a 40 cm (16 in) bar: 60 drive links.
- Husqvarna X-CUT C85 chain loop 581 62 66-68 (68 drive links, 45 cm bar). With a 45 cm (18 in) bar: 68 drive links.
- Husqvarna X-CUT C85 chain loop 581 62 66-84 (84 drive links, 60 cm bar). With a 60 cm (24 in) bar: 84 drive links.
- Husqvarna X-CUT C85 chain loop 581 62 66-92 (92 drive links, 70 cm bar). With a 70 cm (28 in) bar: 92 drive links.
Where the model number is: The model is on the rating plate on the saw's housing (STIHL MS 170, Husqvarna 135 Mark II, Ryobi OCS1830BL). The chain's code is stamped on the drive links or printed on its box, and the bar length is on the bar.
Fits these 6 Husqvarna models
Husqvarna6 models
460 Rancher. Husqvarna lists the 460 Rancher with a 50 cm bar and H42 chain (3/8", 1.5 mm); its current loop for that bar is X-CUT C85, 72 drive links, for 50 cm.
562 XP. Husqvarna Australia lists the 562 XP with a 50 cm (20 in) bar: 581 62 66-72, 72 drive links. Other bar lengths take other loops.
565 AutoTune. Husqvarna Australia lists the 565 AutoTune with a 50 cm (20 in) bar: 581 62 66-72, 72 drive links. Other bar lengths take other loops.
572 XP. Husqvarna Australia sells the 572 XP with a 50, 60 or 70 cm bar and C85 chain: 72, 84 or 92 drive links.
The other 2 models. With a 50 cm (20 in) bar: 72 drive links.
Common questions
- Which chain fits the Husqvarna 562 XP?
- The Husqvarna 562 XP takes the Husqvarna X-CUT C85 chain loop 581 62 66-72 (72 drive links, 50 cm bar). Husqvarna Australia lists the 562 XP with a 50 cm (20 in) bar: 581 62 66-72, 72 drive links. Other bar lengths take other loops.
- Where can I buy the 581 62 66-72 in Australia?
- We track 1 Australian seller for the 581 62 66-72; the lowest listed price when we last checked was A$55.00 at Husqvarna Australia. Prices are re-checked daily and dated on this page.
- How do I fit the 581 62 66-72 in a Husqvarna 562 XP?
- 6 steps, listed on this page with the replacement video where the maker has one.
- What happens if I don't change it?
- A blunt or stretched chain cuts slowly, throws dust instead of chips, and makes the saw harder to control.
- Is there anything to reset afterwards?
- No reset needed. Check the chain tension often until a new chain has run in, Husqvarna says.
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