Stihl engine series 1142 · PRO · in production
MS 462
Displacement72.2 cc
Guide bar16–28″
Chain3/8″ · .050–.063″
Production2019→now
Chains & bars that fit the MS 462
Pitch & gauge 3/8″ · .050–.063″ · recommended bar 16–28″ · round file 7/32" (5.5 mm)
Files, oil & sharpening
Suggested match: Oregon 72/73/75 EXL. 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 (5)
| Model | Years | Market | Rarity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS 462 | 2019→now | Global | Current | Base, non-electronic carb |
| MS 462 C-M | 2019→now | Global | Current / Very Common | M-Tronic |
| MS 462 R | 2019→now | Global | Current | Wrap handle, non-electronic |
| MS 462 R C-M | 2019→now | Global | Current | Wrap handle + M-Tronic; Stihl lists 16–36″ bar |
| MS 462 C-M R Rescue | 2021→now | Global | Specialized | Orange livery, non-spark chain, carbide bar |
Data confidence
Provenance for this family's figures — verify anything tagged estimated, approx, or stale-risk against STIHL spec sheets.