Chainsaw Bar Fit

Milwaukee 2727-20 replacement chain and bar size

Verified factory configuration for the M18 FUEL model/configuration.

Factory configuration

Bar length
16 in
Pitch
3/8 low profile
Gauge
0.043 in
Drive links
56
OEM chain
49-16-2715
OEM bar
48-09-3001

Configuration and revision caveat

Factory 16-inch cutting system; verify the installed bar stamp before ordering

Replacement chain check for the Milwaukee 2727-20

Start with the factory configuration above: 16 in bar, 3/8 low profile pitch, 0.043 gauge, and 56 drive links. The cited OEM chain part is 49-16-2715. This applies only to the cited configuration; Factory 16-inch cutting system; verify the installed bar stamp before ordering

  1. Remove the battery and read the installed guide-bar stamp.
  2. Match pitch, gauge, and drive-link count to this page.
  3. 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 and body state 16 in, 3/8 LP, .043, 56 drive links and recommend 2727-20 with bar 48-09-3001

Open manufacturer source (manufacturer accessory specification; checked 2026-08-12).

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