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Stihl engine series 1139 · HO · in production

MS 171 · MS 181 (early EU) · MS 211

Displacement31.8–35.2 cc
Guide bar14–18″
Chain3/8″ Picco / .325″
Production2009→now

Chains & bars that fit the MS 171 · MS 181 (early EU) · MS 211

Pitch & gauge 3/8″ Picco / .325″ · recommended bar 14–18″ · round file 5/32" (4.0 mm)

Files, oil & sharpening

Suggested match: Oregon 90/91-series (e.g. 91PX). 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)

ModelYearsMarketRarityNotes
MS 171 2009→now EU/Global Current Between 170 and 181
MS 181 (early) 2009–12 EU Uncommon ⚠ Series 1139, not 1130 — different housing
MS 211 / 211 C-BE 2009→now Global Current Homeowner crossover

Data confidence

Provenance for this family's figures — verify anything tagged estimated, approx, or stale-risk against STIHL spec sheets.

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