Milwaukee 2527-20 replacement chain and bar size
Verified factory configuration for the M12 FUEL HATCHET model/configuration.
Factory configuration
- Bar length
- 6 in
- Pitch
- 3/8 low profile
- Gauge
- 0.043 in
- Drive links
- 28
- OEM chain
- 49-16-2732
- OEM bar
- 49-16-2733
Configuration and revision caveat
Factory six-inch cutting system; verify the installed bar stamp before ordering
Replacement chain check for the Milwaukee 2527-20
Start with the factory configuration above: 6 in bar, 3/8 low profile pitch, 0.043 gauge, and 28 drive links. The cited OEM chain part is 49-16-2732. This applies only to the cited configuration; Factory six-inch cutting system; verify the installed bar stamp before ordering
- Remove the battery and read the installed guide-bar stamp.
- Match pitch, gauge, and drive-link count to this page.
- If the bar has been replaced or its stamp differs, stop and use the installed-bar specifications instead.
How we verified this
Opened manufacturer page; product title/body state 6 in, 3/8 LP, .043, 28 drive links and recommend 2527-20 with chain 49-16-2732
Open manufacturer source (manufacturer accessory specification; checked 2026-08-12).
See models with this exact pitch, gauge and drive-link signature