Stihl engine series 1119 · PRO
038 family
Displacement61–72.2 cc
Guide bar16–25″
Chain3/8″ · .050–.063″
Production1980–1997
Chains & bars that fit the 038 family
Pitch & gauge 3/8″ · .050–.063″ · 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 (7)
| Model | Years | Market | Rarity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 038 AVE | 1980–85 | Global | Common | 61.0 cc (48 mm) |
| 038 AVEFB | 1983–85 | US | Scarce | Farm Boss, US only |
| 038 AVS | 1982–85 | Global | Common | 66.8 cc (50 mm) Super |
| 038 AVSFB | 1985–93 | US | Common (US) | Super + Farm Boss, long US run |
| 038 AVM | 1984–89 | EU/AU | Scarce | Magnum precursor, 72.2 cc |
| 038 Magnum | 1985–97 | Global | Very Common | 72.2 cc; 12-yr icon, high demand. Dual-port muffler |
| 038 Magnum II | 1985–89 | EU/Global | Uncommon | 72.2 cc; tri-port muffler vs Magnum's dual; early West-German build |
Data confidence
Provenance for this family's figures — verify anything tagged estimated, approx, or stale-risk against STIHL spec sheets.