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Stihl engine series 1141 · PRO · in production

MS 261 · MS 271 · MS 291

Displacement50.2–55.5 cc
Guide bar16–20″
Chain.325″ · .050–.063″ (261 also runs 3/8″)
Bar mount3003 / D025
Production2010→now

STIHL has announced the MB02-series MS 300 C-M as the MS 261 C-M's replacement in Europe (deliveries from autumn 2026); the 1141 line remains current.

Chains & bars that fit the MS 261 · MS 271 · MS 291

Pitch & gauge .325″ · .050–.063″ (261 also runs 3/8″) · recommended bar 16–20″ · bar mount 3003 / D025 · round file 3/16" (4.8 mm)

Chain & bar by length

BarDrive linksShop
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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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 plugBosch WSR 6 F · NGK BPMR 7 A
Fuel filter0000 350 3515
Air filter1141 120 1604 (MS 261 / C-M) · 1141 120 1600 (MS 271 / MS 291)
Starter rope3.5 mm · 38″
Guide coverageMS 261 · MS 261 C-M · MS 271 · MS 291
Source2019 STIHL Technical Reference Guide · sourced
  • HD2 air filter service-kit coverage differs by model and serial range.

Models in this family (5)

ModelYearsMarketRarityNotes
MS 261 50.2 cc 2010→ Global Current Pro; higher output, 50.2 cc
MS 261 C-M 50.2 cc 2013→now Global Current M-Tronic
MS 261 C-MQ 50.2 cc 2014–19 EU Uncommon + QuickStop Super
MS 271 Farm Boss 50.2 cc 2010→now Global Current 50.2 cc consumer
MS 291 Farm Boss 55.5 cc 2010→now Global Current 55.5 cc

Data confidence

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

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