Alpine Chain Co. LT43-S chainsaw chain.

Equivalent chain size

3/8" LP PITCH | 0.043" GAUGE

• Milwaukee 49162715 (US 49-16-2715)

Exact Fitment Specifications

To ensure compatibility with your Milwaukee M18 FCHS, verify your current guide bar matches these exact metrics:

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Fits Saw Model: Milwaukee | M18 FCHS (M18FCHS-0 tool only, M18FCHS121FB kit)

Bar Length: 16" (56DL)

Chain Pitch: 3/8" LP

Chain Gauge: 0.043" (1.1mm)

Cutter Profile: Semi-chisel

Sharpening File Size: 4.0mm round

Performance

• Durability: The semi-chisel tooth geometry is designed to withstand dry and dirty Australian hardwoods for sustained cutting.

• Specific use: For cutting dry firewood, Australian native hardwood timbers, soft timbers.

• Industrial Hardened Steel: Manufactured for high-torque professional saws, resisting thermal wear and chain stretch during heavy, sustained load.
  
  

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  Milwaukee M18 FCHS Chain Questions

  What size chain does a Milwaukee M18 FCHS take?

  3/8" LP pitch, .043" (1.1mm) gauge, 56 drive links, on its standard 16" bar.

  How many drive links is an M18 FCHS chain?

  56 drive links on the standard 16" bar. If you're unsure, the DL count is usually stamped on the bar itself, or count the drive links on your old chain.

  What file do I use on an M18 FCHS chain?

  A 4.0mm round file suits this 3/8" LP chain.

  Milwaukee's manual says "chain teeth". Is that the drive link count?

  Yes. Milwaukee's operator's manual labels the drive link count as "chain teeth" (56). Milwaukee's own replacement chain for this saw is listed with 56 drive links.

  Will this chain fit other Milwaukee saws?

  Possibly, but please use our Search by Chainsaw tool to find your specific saw chain with no doubt.

  Is this a genuine Milwaukee chain?

  No — it's an Alpine Chain Co. chain manufactured to fit the M18 FCHS, replacing the Milwaukee 49162715 (US 49-16-2715). Same pitch, gauge and drive link count, with a semi-chisel profile chosen for Australian hardwood. Every fit is backed by our Guaranteed Fit system.

How to Verify Your Chain Size

If you are unsure if this is the correct chain for your Milwaukee M18 FCHS, check the side of your current guide bar. The Pitch, Gauge, and Drive Link (DL) count are typically stamped directly into the bar near the mounting bolts.

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