Best 12-inch replacement chainsaw chains
Researched by Deal.ai's shopping agent across stores on November 4, 2026. Prices below are today's.
Top pick: the DeWalt DWO1DT612 12-inch chain. It's the OEM chain for the 20V MAX cordless saw — 12", 3/8" low-profile pitch, .043 gauge, 45 drive links — so it drops straight onto the stock bar with no guessing, and it's the one most widely stocked.
Who the others suit:
- DeWalt 12" replacement chain — same OEM fit if you'd rather buy the plain-box version.
- Archer D-043-45DL — the budget route: correct .043 gauge and 45 drive links, semi-chisel cutters that hold up fine in clean wood.
- NEO-TEC 3-pack — good value for spares, but it's .050 gauge, so it won't fit a .043 bar.
- Trilink S45 — cheap two-pack for touch-up work; gauge isn't stated, so measure your bar first.
Skip the STIHL and Greenworks chains — wrong drive-link count or gauge for the DeWalt.
The picks
- #1
DeWalt DWO1DT612 12-Inch Replacement Chainsaw Chain
- Bar Length: 12"
- Pitch: 3/8"
- Gauge: .043
- Drive Link: 45
- Cutter Style: Semi-Chisel
- Kickback Reduction: Ramped Depth Gauges
