Stihl engine series 1124 · XL · in production
084 · 088 · MS 780/880/881
MS 780 (non-EU) shares the family — cylinder 1124 020 1209 fits 088/MS 780/MS 880.
Chains & bars that fit the 084 · 088 · MS 780/880/881
Pitch & gauge .404″ · .063″ (3/8″ option) · recommended bar 25–48″ · bar mount 3002 / E099 / D033 / E031 / E086 · round file 7/32" (5.5 mm)
Chain & bar by length
| Bar | Drive links | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| 25″ | 80 DL | Chain → Bar · 3002 → |
| 30″ | 91 DL | Chain → Bar · 3002 → |
| 36″ | 108 DL | Chain → Bar · 3002 → |
| 41″ | 123 DL | Chain → Bar · 3002 → |
| 47″ | 138 DL | Chain → Bar · 3002 → |
Drive-link counts come from STIHL's saw-chain catalog. Bar searches include mount 3002; still confirm the mount stamp, pitch, gauge and drive-link count on your installed bar before ordering.
Files, oil & sharpening
Suggested match: Oregon 27/59-series. 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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Reference service specs
Reference-only service facts. STIHL revised parts by serial number, market, and production revision; verify against the saw label, IPL, or dealer parts lookup before ordering.
| Spark plug | Bosch WSR 6 F · NGK BPMR 7 A |
| Fuel filter | 0000 350 3504 |
| Air filter | 0000 140 4402 HD2 |
| Starter rope | 4.5 mm · 39.5″ |
| Guide coverage | 084 · 088 · MS 880 |
| Source | 2019 STIHL Technical Reference Guide · sourced |
- Guide lists 084/088/MS 880 at 121.6 cc; newer MS 881 should be verified against later sources.
Models in this family (5)
| Model | Years | Market | Rarity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 084 121 cc | 1986–2003 | EU/Global | Collectable | Giant pro; precursor 088 |
| 088 121.6 cc | 1996–2003 | Global | Collectable / high value | Flagship big-bore |
| MS 780 121.6 cc | 2003→ | Non-EU (Africa/Asia) | Uncommon | Detuned 880 (8.5 PS); never EU/US |
| MS 880 / 880 Magnum 121.6 cc | 2003–19 | Global | Iconic | ⚠ "Magnum" (US) is branding only — identical to MS 880 |
| MS 881 121.6 cc | 2019→ | Global | Current | EU Stage V update of the 880; largest current production saw |
Data confidence
Provenance for this family's figures — verify anything tagged estimated, approx, or stale-risk against STIHL spec sheets.
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