Stihl engine series 1147 · PRO · in production

MS 500i

Displacement79.2 cc

Guide bar16–36″

Chain3/8″ · .063″

Production2019→now

Chains & bars that fit the MS 500i

Pitch & gauge 3/8″ · .063″ · recommended bar 16–36″ · round file 7/32" (5.5 mm)

Replacement chain → Guide bar →

Files, oil & sharpening

Round file 7/32" (5.5 mm) → Bar & chain oil → 2-in-1 sharpener →

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 (2)

Model	Years	Market	Rarity	Notes
MS 500i	2019→	Global	Current / iconic	EFI landmark; no choke
MS 500i W	2019→	EU/Nordic/CA	Current	Heated handles (Winterbetrieb)

Data confidence

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

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