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Stihl model · engine series 1115

045 AVE 81 cc

Production1974–80
MarketGlobal
RarityCollectable
Engine family1115

81 cc bored update

The production, market and rarity details above are specific to the 045 AVE roster record. The displacement below is specific to this roster record. The chain, bar and mount are the published family fitment for engine series 1115; confirm the pitch, gauge and drive-link count stamped on your installed bar before ordering.

Model & family fitment specs

Actual displacement81 cc
Guide bar20–32″
Chain3/8″ / .404″
Bar mount3003 / D025
Family era1972–1991

Chains & bars that fit the 045 AVE

Pitch & gauge 3/8″ / .404″ · recommended bar 20–32″ · bar mount 3003 / D025 · round file 7/32" (5.5 mm)

Chain & bar by length

BarDrive linksShop
20″ 72 DL Chain → Bar · 3003 →
22″ 76 DL Chain → Bar · 3003 →
25″ 84 DL Chain → Bar · 3003 →
28″ 91 DL Chain → Bar · 3003 →
32″ 105 DL Chain → Bar · 3003 →

Drive-link counts come from STIHL's saw-chain catalog. Bar searches include mount 3003 / D025; still confirm the mount stamp, pitch, gauge and drive-link count on your installed bar 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 fitment? See the bar-mount identification guide and chain & cutter guide.

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Parts diagrams (11)

339 part numbers. The catalogue files these under the 045, one bill of material covering this model.

Data confidence

Chain, bar, mount and displacement confidence comes from the shared 045 · 056 family research.

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