Stihl engine series 1117 · PRO
042 · 048
Displacement≈66 cc
Guide bar16–25″
Chain3/8″ / .404″
Production1976–1985
Chains & bars that fit the 042 · 048
Pitch & gauge 3/8″ / .404″ · recommended bar 16–25″ · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 042 AVE | 1976–80 | EU | Scarce | Bridge 040→048 |
| 048 AVE | 1980–85 | Global | Collectable | AV + electronic |
| 048 Super | ~1982–85 | EU | Very Rare | ⚠ dates uncertain; tiny production, high priority |
Data confidence
Provenance for this family's figures — verify anything tagged estimated, approx, or stale-risk against STIHL spec sheets.