Stihl model · engine series 1117
042 AVE
68 cc; bridge 040→048
The production, market and rarity details above are specific to the 042 AVE roster record. The chain, bar and displacement figures below are the published family fitment for engine series 1117; confirm the pitch, gauge and drive-link count stamped on your installed bar before ordering.
Family fitment specs
Chains & bars that fit the 042 AVE
Pitch & gauge 3/8″ / .404″ · recommended bar 16–25″ · round file 7/32" (5.5 mm)
Chain & bar by length
| Bar | Drive links | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| 16″ | 60 DL | Chain → Bar → |
| 18″ | 66 DL | Chain → Bar → |
| 20″ | 72 DL | Chain → Bar → |
| 22″ | 76 DL | Chain → Bar → |
| 25″ | 84 DL | Chain → Bar → |
Drive-link counts from STIHL's saw-chain catalog. The chain is set by pitch + length (confirm the count stamped on your bar); the guide bar also depends on your saw's mount, so verify fitment before ordering.
Files, oil & sharpening
Suggested match: Oregon 72/73/75 EXL. Confirm the drive-link count for your exact bar length before ordering. These are equivalent aftermarket (Oregon) chains, not genuine STIHL chain — STIHL sells its own chain through its dealer network, and we're not affiliated with STIHL. New to pitch & cutter types? See the chain & cutter guide.
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Related models in series 1117
Data confidence
Chain, bar and displacement confidence applies to the shared 042 · 048 family data.
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