Stihl engine series 1118 · FR
028 (Wood Boss)
Displacement47 cc
Guide bar16–20″
Chain.325″ · .063″
Production1979–1990
Chains & bars that fit the 028 (Wood Boss)
Pitch & gauge .325″ · .063″ · recommended bar 16–20″ · round file 3/16" (4.8 mm)
Files, oil & sharpening
Suggested match: Oregon 95-series (95VPX) / 21–22 LPX. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 028 AV / 028 WB | 1979–80 | US/Global | Scarce | WB = Wood Boss (US) |
| 028 AVEQ | 1979–83 | Global | Common | QuickStop |
| 028 AVS | 1983–90 | Global | Very Common | Super; major internal upgrade |
Data confidence
Provenance for this family's figures — verify anything tagged estimated, approx, or stale-risk against STIHL spec sheets.