Product Description
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 16 in. Chainsaw Replacement Bar
Model Number: 48-09-3001
The Milwaukee 48-09-3001 is a replacement 16 in. guide bar for the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 16 in. Chainsaw — the precision-machined steel bar that guides the saw chain around its cutting loop and provides the structural backbone for the chainsaw's cutting system. The guide bar is the primary structural component that determines the chainsaw's cutting length, the chain's tracking geometry, and the bar rail condition that directly affects chain wear rate and cutting precision. Guide bars wear from the sustained sliding contact of the chain running in the bar groove at operating speed — the bar rails wear progressively in the groove contact area, the bar nose sprocket or nose radius wears from chain contact, and the bar can be damaged by contact with embedded metal, pinching from material movement during cutting, or overheating from chain contact under heavy load conditions.
Replacing a worn or damaged guide bar with this genuine Milwaukee OEM 16 in. bar restores the correct bar length, groove depth, rail profile, and nose geometry for proper chain tracking and consistent cutting performance with the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 16 in. Chainsaw. The bar specification must precisely match the saw model's power head dimensions, bar mount geometry, and the chain pitch used on this saw — using an incorrect bar specification would produce improper chain tension, chain tracking issues, and unsafe saw operation. Milwaukee manufactures the replacement bar to the correct specification for the M18 FUEL 16 in. Chainsaw's chain pitch, drive link count, and power head mount configuration. Follow Milwaukee's bar installation and chain tension adjustment procedures when installing the replacement bar.
Always replace the saw chain and bar together when the bar shows significant wear — a new chain on a worn bar wears faster than on a properly conditioned bar surface and reduces the life benefit of the new chain investment.
Features
- OEM replacement bar — correct length, groove, and mount geometry for M18 FUEL 16 in. Chainsaw
- Restores proper chain tracking geometry and consistent cutting performance
- Replace when bar rails show wear groove, nose damage, or physical bending
- Follow Milwaukee installation and chain tension procedures when installing
- Consider replacing chain and bar together when bar shows significant rail wear
Specifications
- Bar Length: 16 in.
- Compatible Tool: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 16 in. Chainsaw
- Type: Replacement Guide Bar
Includes
- (1) Milwaukee 48-09-3001 M18 FUEL 16 in. Chainsaw Replacement Bar
