bar mount
D196 guide bar mount
D196 is the mount code at the end of an Oregon guide-bar number — the tail shape, stud slot and oiler position that decide whether a bar bolts onto your saw. In Oregon's fitment data it covers 5 saw models from 2 brands, in 20" to 24" lengths.
Bars by length
pitch and gauge still have to match your chain| Length | Pitch | Gauge | Oregon bars & combos (D196) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20" | 3/8" | .050" | 200RNDD196 |
| 24" | 3/8" | .050" | 240RNDD196 |
Source: Oregon part-finder fitment data, retrieved 2026-07-06. The mount is read from the last four characters of each Oregon bar number (e.g. 160SDEA041 → A041).
How to check your bar's mount
- Read the tail of the old bar. Oregon bars print the full part number near the mounting slot; the last four characters are the mount (D196). Other brands print their own number — look it up, or compare the tail by eye.
- Compare slot and holes. Lay the new bar over the old one: the stud slot, the oiler hole and the chain-adjuster hole have to line up.
- Then match the chain. A bar with the right mount still needs a chain of the same pitch, gauge and drive-link count as its groove and nose sprocket.
Saws that take D196
5 models| Brand | Models (bar lengths) |
|---|---|
| Poulan 3 | 6900 (20"/24"), 7700 (20"/24"), 8500 (20"/24") |
| ECHO 2 | CS-900 (20"/24"), CS-1001 (20"/24") |
Other mounts on the same brands
A041 (638 saws) · T041 (428 saws) · K095 (201 saws) · D009 (169 saws) · D176 (120 saws) · Z095 (118 saws)