Stihl engine series 1128 · PRO
044/046 · MS 440/460/461
Chains & bars that fit the 044/046 · MS 440/460/461
Pitch & gauge 3/8″ · .050–.063″ · recommended bar 16–28″ · 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 → |
| 28″ | 91 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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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 | 3.5 mm · 38″ |
| Guide coverage | 044 · 046 · MS 440 · MS 460 · MS 461 |
| Source | 2019 STIHL Technical Reference Guide · sourced |
- Specification chart separates 70.7 cc 044/MS 440 from 76.5 cc 046/MS 460/MS 461.
Models in this family (5)
| Model | Years | Market | Rarity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 044 70.7 cc | 1988–01 | Global | Very Common / iconic | 70.7 cc; → MS 440 |
| 046 76.5 cc | 1996–01 | EU/Global | Common | 76.5 cc; → MS 460 |
| MS 440 70.7 cc | 2001–12 | Global | Iconic / Very Common | 'Magnum' in US marketing |
| MS 460 76.5 cc | 2001–12 | Global | Very Common | Pro standard |
| MS 461 76.5 cc | 2013–22 | Global | Common | Redesign; new crankcase, D-porting |
Data confidence
Provenance for this family's figures — verify anything tagged estimated, approx, or stale-risk against STIHL spec sheets.
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