Stihl engine series 1115 · XL
045 · 056
German type tables list a "054 AVEQZ" (80.7 cc) but no parts, IPL, or serial evidence exists — collector consensus is it never reached production (80.7 cc is exactly the 056 AV’s displacement).
Chains & bars that fit the 045 · 056
Pitch & gauge 3/8″ / .404″ · recommended bar 20–32″ · bar mount 3003 / D025 · round file 7/32" (5.5 mm)
Chain & bar by length
| Bar | Drive links | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| 20″ | 72 DL | Chain → Bar · 3003 → |
| 22″ | 76 DL | Chain → Bar · 3003 → |
| 25″ | 84 DL | Chain → Bar · 3003 → |
| 28″ | 91 DL | Chain → Bar · 3003 → |
| 32″ | 105 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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Models in this family (7)
| Model | Years | Market | Rarity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 045 AV 75 cc | 1972–74 | EU/Global | Collectable | 75 cc first version; Bundeswehr 045 AVEK variant |
| 045 AVE 81 cc | 1974–80 | Global | Collectable | 81 cc bored update |
| 045 AV Super / Super II 87 cc | 1977–80 | Global | Collectable | 87 cc; Super II lacks the chain brake |
| 056 AV / AVE 80.7 cc | 1980–85 | Global/EU | Collectable | 80.7 cc |
| 056 AV Super 87 cc | 1980–87 | Global | Collectable | 87 cc |
| 056 Magnum 87 cc | ~1984 | US/CA | Very Rare | 87 cc Super + dealer-installed "Magnum kit" & nameplate |
| 056 Magnum II 93.6 cc | 1985–91 | Global | Collectable | 93.6 cc big-bore; last of the line |
Data confidence
Provenance for this family's figures — verify anything tagged estimated, approx, or stale-risk against STIHL spec sheets.
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