Stihl model · engine series 1141
MS 261
Pro; higher output, 50.2 cc
The production, market and rarity details above are specific to the MS 261 roster record. The chain, bar and displacement figures below are the published family fitment for engine series 1141; confirm the pitch, gauge and drive-link count stamped on your installed bar before ordering.
Family fitment specs
Chains & bars that fit the MS 261
Pitch & gauge .325″ · .050–.063″ (261 also runs 3/8″) · recommended bar 16–20″ · round file 3/16" (4.8 mm)
Chain & bar by length
| Bar | Drive links | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| 16″ | 67 DL | Chain → Bar → |
| 18″ | 74 DL | Chain → Bar → |
| 20″ | 81 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 95-series (95VPX) / 21–22 LPX. 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 1141
Data confidence
Chain, bar and displacement confidence applies to the shared MS 261 · MS 271 · MS 291 family data.
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