← 042 · 048

Stihl model · engine series 1117

048 AVE

Production1979–87
MarketGlobal
RarityCollectable
Engine family1117

76.4 cc

The production, market and rarity details above are specific to the 048 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

Displacement68–76.4 cc
Guide bar16–25″
Chain3/8″ / .404″
Family era1976–1987

Chains & bars that fit the 048 AVE

Pitch & gauge 3/8″ / .404″ · recommended bar 16–25″ · 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 →

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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Data confidence

Chain, bar and displacement confidence applies to the shared 042 · 048 family data.

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