← 044/046 · MS 440/460/461

Stihl model · engine series 1128

044

Production1988–01
MarketGlobal
RarityVery Common / iconic
Engine family1128

70.7 cc; → MS 440

The production, market and rarity details above are specific to the 044 roster record. The chain, bar and displacement figures below are the published family fitment for engine series 1128; confirm the pitch, gauge and drive-link count stamped on your installed bar before ordering.

Family fitment specs

Displacement70.7–76.5 cc
Guide bar16–28″
Chain3/8″ · .050–.063″
Family era1988–2022

Chains & bars that fit the 044

Pitch & gauge 3/8″ · .050–.063″ · recommended bar 16–28″ · round file 7/32" (5.5 mm)

Chain & bar by length

BarDrive linksShop
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 →
28″ 91 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 1128

Data confidence

Chain, bar and displacement confidence applies to the shared 044/046 · MS 440/460/461 family data.

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