Stihl engine series 1115 · XL
045 · 056
Displacement76–87 cc
Guide bar20–32″
Chain3/8″ / .404″
Production1974–1985
Chains & bars that fit the 045 · 056
Pitch & gauge 3/8″ / .404″ · recommended bar 20–32″ · round file 7/32" (5.5 mm)
Files, oil & sharpening
Suggested match: Oregon 72/73/75 EXL. 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 (3)
| Model | Years | Market | Rarity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 045 AV / Super | 1974–80 | EU | Collectable | Large pro felling |
| 045 AVEK | ~1981–84 | EU | Very Rare | ⚠ omitted by Sawinery; E.Euro export, <500 built |
| 056 AV / AVE | 1980–85 | Global/EU | Collectable | ⚠ Sawinery '056AVSE' wrong — correct is 056 AVE; ~87 cc |
Data confidence
Provenance for this family's figures — verify anything tagged estimated, approx, or stale-risk against STIHL spec sheets.