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Milwaukee 12-in. Top Handle Chainsaw Chain (49-16-2742)

Milwaukee 12-in. Top Handle Chainsaw Chain (49-16-2742)

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Our take on the Milwaukee 12-in. Top Handle Chainsaw Chain (49-16-2742)

This is a 12-inch replacement saw chain for Milwaukee's M12 FUEL top-handle chainsaw, sold as a single loop. Its cutters use a multi-axis grind for fast cutting in hardwood, and the narrow-kerf, low-profile design pulls through the cut with less effort, which stretches runtime on a cordless saw. It suits owners of the 12-inch Milwaukee top-handle saw who cut limbs and small logs and want a spare or a replacement loop. Against standard-kerf 3/8-inch low-profile chains, it trades a little cutting width for speed and battery life, and it fits only 12-inch bars built for this chain.

Best forOwners of the Milwaukee 12-inch top-handle chainsawLimbing and bucking small logs and branchesArborists and tree crews running cordless sawsBuyers who want a spare loop on hand
Pros
  • Multi-axis ground cutters bite quickly in hardwood
  • Narrow kerf and low profile ease the load on the saw
  • Less drag means more cuts per battery charge
  • Made by Milwaukee for a direct fit on its 12-inch saw
Cons
  • Fits only 12-inch bars made for this chain, not other saws
  • Narrow kerf wears faster than standard chain in dirty wood
  • Single loop only, no bar or files included
  • Needs matching file size and gauge for sharpening

Milwaukee 12-in. Top Handle Chainsaw Chain (49-16-2742) prices at every store

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About the Milwaukee 12-in. Top Handle Chainsaw Chain (49-16-2742)

This is a 12-inch replacement saw chain for narrow kerf chainsaw setups. It is built for the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 12 inch Top Handle Chainsaw (2826-20) and works with any saw and bar that match its pitch, gauge, bar length and drive link count. The recommended guide bar is the 12 inch .325 inch Low Profile Pitch, .043 inch Gauge Guide Bar (49-16-2743).

The cutter has a multi-axis shape grind for cutting hardwood quickly. Its narrow kerf, low profile design removes a narrower path of material than a standard kerf chain, so it takes less effort to pull through the cut. On a cordless chainsaw, this means more cuts per charge than a standard kerf chain.

It is a low kickback chain with a standard chain sequence. It is not a full-chisel specialty chain. The file size, file angle and depth gauge are specified for sharpening.

Model
49-16-2742
Bar length
12 in.
Pitch
.325 in. low profile
Gauge
.043 in.
Drive links
51
Kerf
Narrow
Chain type
Low kickback, standard sequence
File size
5/32 in.
File angle
25 degrees
Depth gauge
.025 in.
Compatibility
M18 FUEL 12 inch Top Handle Chainsaw (2826-20)
Matching bar
12 in. .325 in. Low Profile Pitch, .043 in. Gauge Guide Bar (49-16-2743)

Questions and answers

Which saw does this chain fit?
It is made for the Milwaukee 12-inch top-handle chainsaw and 12-inch bars built for this chain. It will not fit other bar lengths or saws with a different pitch and gauge.
Does a narrow-kerf chain really give more runtime?
Yes. The low-profile cutters remove less wood per pass, so the saw works less and the battery lasts longer per charge. The trade-off is a slightly narrower cut and faster wear in gritty wood.
Is this a full chain or just a replacement loop?
It is a single replacement chain loop. The bar, drive sprocket and sharpening files are not included.
How do I sharpen it?
Use a round file in the size that matches the chain's pitch and gauge, and keep the same top-plate angle the factory grind has. A file guide helps hold the angle consistent.
Can I use it on a different brand of 12-inch saw?
Only if that saw's bar takes the same pitch, gauge and drive-link count. Check your bar's markings before buying, since most 12-inch saws use different chain specs.
Where is the Milwaukee 12-in. Top Handle Chainsaw Chain (49-16-2742) cheapest?
At Tool Nut, for $29.97, as of our latest check.

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