Stihl engine series 1133 · FR
MS 270 · MS 280
Chains & bars that fit the MS 270 · MS 280
Pitch & gauge .325″ / 3/8″ · recommended bar 16–20″ · bar mount 3003 / D025 · round file 3/16" (4.8 mm)
Chain & bar by length
| Bar | Drive links | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| 16″ | 67 DL | Chain → Bar · 3003 → |
| 18″ | 74 DL | Chain → Bar · 3003 → |
| 20″ | 81 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 95-series (95VPX) / 21–22 LPX. 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 (2)
| Model | Years | Market | Rarity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS 270 50 cc | 2002–10 | EU/Global | Common (EU) | 50.0 cc |
| MS 280 54.7 cc | 2002–10 | EU/Global | Common (EU) | 54.7 cc; larger sibling |
Data confidence
Provenance for this family's figures — verify anything tagged estimated, approx, or stale-risk against STIHL spec sheets.
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