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Stihl engine series 1143 · PRO · in production

MS 241 · MS 251

Displacement42.6–45.6 cc
Guide bar14–18″
Chain.325″ · .050–.063″
Production2013→now

Chains & bars that fit the MS 241 · MS 251

Pitch & gauge .325″ · .050–.063″ · recommended bar 14–18″ · round file 3/16" (4.8 mm)

Files, oil & sharpening

Suggested match: Oregon 95-series (95VPX) / 21–22 LPX. 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 (4)

ModelYearsMarketRarityNotes
MS 241 C-M 2014–18 EU/Global Uncommon (US) M-Tronic, 42.6 cc
MS 241 C-MQ 2014–18 EU Scarce + QuickStop Super
MS 251 2013→now Global Current / Very Common
MS 251 C-BE / Wood Boss 2013→now Global Current / Very Common Easy2Start + quick tensioner

Data confidence

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

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