Bar
CompatibleMakita
14" bar (3/8" LP)
195272-3
14"3/8" LP.043"50 DL
Makita XCU03 Chain & Bar Guide
36V LXT (2x18V battery)
Makita XCU03← Change saw
Specs
Pitch 3/8" LPmust match bar + sprocket
Gauge .043"must match bar groove
Bar range 14"–14"cutting length range
Sprocket 6-tooth spur3/8" LP pitch
Drive links by bar length
14"50 DL
Cordless 14" saw. Uses 3/8" LP .043" chain — same spec as Stihl MS170/MS180. Oregon 90PX chains are cross-compatible.
Wrong pitch, gauge, or drive link count can throw a chain or damage your saw. Check your saw's markings before ordering. More info
Source: Makita operator manual; Oregon cross-reference guideLast verified: 2026-04-21
Common setup
A typical Makita XCU03 setup
For general firewood: 14" Makita 14" bar (3/8" LP) bar with Husqvarna H38 52 low-kickback (safer) chain. Both match this saw's pitch, gauge, and drive-link count.
Chain
CompatibleHusqvarna
H38 52
H38-52
3/8" LP.043"52 DL
For dirty wood, hardwood cutting, milling, or different bar lengths, see the full list below.
All compatible guide bars1
.043" gauge
14"
CompatibleMakita
14" bar (3/8" LP)
195272-3
14"3/8" LP.043"50 DL6-tooth sprocket
Makita OEM 14" bar — fits XCU03. 3/8" LP .043" 50DL. Verify part number.
All compatible chains4
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.043" gauge chains
For 14" bar – 52 drive links
CompatibleHusqvarna
H38 52
H38-52
3/8" LP.043"52 DLLow kickback
H38 low-kickback
Husqvarna 3/8" LP .043" 52DL — fits 14" bar on 136Li/T536LiXP battery saws.
CompatibleStihl
63PM3 50
3636-000-0050
3/8" LP.043"50 DLSemi chisel
PM3 (Picco Micro 3)
Picco Micro 3 — standard chain for MS170/MS180 on 14" bar.
CompatibleOregon
90PX 50
90PX050G
3/8" LP.043"50 DLSemi chisel
PX (Micro-Lite semi chisel)
Oregon Micro-Lite .043" — aftermarket replacement for Stihl Picco on 14" bar.
CompatibleHusqvarna
H23 50
H23-50E
3/8" LP.043"50 DLLow kickback
H23 low-kickback
Husqvarna branded 3/8" LP .043" chain — fits MS170/MS180 14" bar.