Overview
This replacement chainsaw chain is manufactured to OEM specifications for reliable cutting performance. A dull or stretched chain forces the motor to work harder, generates excessive heat, and produces rough, uneven cuts. Installing a fresh chain restores the saw’s efficiency and reduces operator fatigue.
Key specifications
- Replacement chainsaw chain
- Pitch: .325
- Pre-sharpened cutters ready for immediate use
- Heat-treated for extended cutting life
Compatibility
This chain is designed to fit Makita chainsaws and compatible models listed above. Confirm the pitch, gauge, and drive link count match your bar’s specifications before ordering.
Installation notes
Ensure the saw is off and the power source is disconnected before chain replacement. Release bar tension, remove the side cover, and slide the old chain off the bar and drive sprocket. Thread the new chain with cutters facing the correct direction, re-mount the bar, and adjust tension until there is slight play.
Common questions
Q: Will this replacement chain fit my Makita XCU14Z 18V Brushless 6” pruning saw, or is it only for the XCU14SR1 kit?
Yes, this chain fits the Makita XCU14Z, XCU14, and XCU14SR1 as long as your saw uses the 6” bar and the XCU14-T-05907 chain specification. It is a 6” chain with .325 LP pitch, .043” gauge, and 32 drive links, so those specs need to match your current setup.
Q: My original chain says XCU14-T-05907—does this chain match that exactly, and what do the 32DL and .043” specs mean?
Yes, this is the correct replacement for the XCU14-T-05907 chain. The 32DL means it has 32 drive links, and the .043” gauge is the thickness of the drive links that fit into the bar groove, so both must match your Makita 6” pruning saw bar for proper operation.
Q: What is the best way to install and maintain this 6” low kickback chain on the Makita XCU14?
Before installation, disconnect the battery, loosen the side cover, and make sure the cutting edges on the top of the bar face forward toward the bar tip. Keep the chain properly tensioned so it snaps back against the bar without sagging underneath, and regularly check chain oiling and cutter sharpness to reduce wear and help the low kickback design work as intended.
