For general firewood: 16" DeWalt 16" bar (3/8" LP) bar with Husqvarna H23 56 low-kickback (safer) chain. Both match this saw's pitch, gauge, and drive-link count.
Bar
CompatibleDeWalt
16" bar (3/8" LP)
DWO1DT966
16"3/8" LP.043"56 DL
Chain
CompatibleHusqvarna
H23 56
H23-56E
3/8" LP.043"56 DL
For dirty wood, hardwood cutting, milling, or different bar lengths, see the full list below.
All compatible guide bars1
.043" gauge
16"
CompatibleDeWalt
16" bar (3/8" LP)
DWO1DT966
16"3/8" LP.043"56 DL6-tooth sprocket
DeWalt OEM 16" bar — fits DCCS670. 3/8" LP .043" 56DL. Verify part number.
All compatible chains3
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.043" gauge chains
For 16" bar – 56 drive links
CompatibleStihl
63PM3 56
3636-000-0056
3/8" LP.043"56 DLSemi chisel
PM3 (Picco Micro 3)
Picco Micro 3 — standard chain for MS180 on 16" bar.
CompatibleOregon
90PX 56
90PX056G
3/8" LP.043"56 DLSemi chisel
PX (Micro-Lite semi chisel)
Oregon Micro-Lite .043" — aftermarket replacement for Stihl Picco on 16" bar.