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Stihl model · engine series 1117

048 Super ≈76.4 cc

Production~1982–85
MarketEU/US
RarityVery Rare
Engine family1117

⚠ existence confirmed (collector consensus); specs/dates undocumented

The production, market and rarity details above are specific to the 048 Super roster record. The displacement below is specific to this roster record. The chain, bar and mount are the published family fitment for engine series 1117; confirm the pitch, gauge and drive-link count stamped on your installed bar before ordering.

Model & family fitment specs

Actual displacement≈76.4 cc
Guide bar16–25″
Chain3/8″ / .404″
Bar mount3003 / D025
Family era1976–1987

Chains & bars that fit the 048 Super

Pitch & gauge 3/8″ / .404″ · recommended bar 16–25″ · bar mount 3003 / D025 · round file 7/32" (5.5 mm)

Chain & bar by length

BarDrive linksShop
16″ 60 DL Chain → Bar · 3003 →
18″ 66 DL Chain → Bar · 3003 →
20″ 72 DL Chain → Bar · 3003 →
22″ 76 DL Chain → Bar · 3003 →
25″ 84 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)

311 part numbers. The catalogue files these under the 048, one bill of material covering this model.

Data confidence

Chain, bar, mount and displacement confidence comes from the shared 042 · 048 family research.

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