Stihl engine series 1106 · XL
Contra · 070 · 090
Displacement106–137 cc
Guide bar25–42″
Chain.404″ · .063–.080″
Production1959–1977
Chains & bars that fit the Contra · 070 · 090
Pitch & gauge .404″ · .063–.080″ · recommended bar 25–42″ · round file 7/32" (5.5 mm)
Files, oil & sharpening
Suggested match: Oregon 27/59-series. Confirm the drive-link count for your exact bar length before ordering. Genuine STIHL chain isn't sold online — these are equivalent aftermarket (Oregon) specs.
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Models in this family (5)
| Model | Years | Market | Rarity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contra 06 | 1959–68 | Global | Collectable | First mass-export Stihl; ~106 cc |
| Contra S 06 | 1964–68 | EU | Rare | Super; often misidentified |
| Contra 070 | 1959–68 | EU | Scarce | ⚠ distinct transitional model, not just '070 with Contra badge' |
| 070 | 1968–77 | Global | Collectable | ~105 cc |
| 090 | 1968–77 | Global | Collectable | ~137 cc; longer-bar sister to 070 |
Data confidence
Provenance for this family's figures — verify anything tagged estimated, approx, or stale-risk against STIHL spec sheets.