Stihl engine series 1117 · PRO
042 · 048
Chains & bars that fit the 042 · 048
Pitch & gauge 3/8″ / .404″ · recommended bar 16–25″ · bar mount 3003 / D025 · round file 7/32" (5.5 mm)
Chain & bar by length
| Bar | Drive links | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| 16″ | 60 DL | Chain → Bar · 3003 → |
| 18″ | 66 DL | Chain → Bar · 3003 → |
| 20″ | 72 DL | Chain → Bar · 3003 → |
| 22″ | 76 DL | Chain → Bar · 3003 → |
| 25″ | 84 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 (3)
| Model | Years | Market | Rarity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 042 AVE 68 cc | 1976–80 | EU | Scarce | 68 cc; bridge 040→048 |
| 048 AVE 76.4 cc | 1979–87 | Global | Collectable | 76.4 cc |
| 048 Super ≈76.4 cc | ~1982–85 | EU/US | Very Rare | ⚠ existence confirmed (collector consensus); specs/dates undocumented |
Data confidence
Provenance for this family's figures — verify anything tagged estimated, approx, or stale-risk against STIHL spec sheets.
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