Stihl engine series 1147 · PRO · in production
MS 500i
Chains & bars that fit the MS 500i
Pitch & gauge 3/8″ · .063″ · recommended bar 16–36″ · bar mount 3003 / D025 · round file 7/32" (5.5 mm)
Chain & bar by length
| Bar | Drive links | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| 16″ | 60 DL | Chain → Bar · 3003 → |
| 18″ | 66 DL | Chain → Bar · 3003 → |
| 20″ | 72 DL | Chain → Bar · 3003 → |
| 22″ | 76 DL | Chain → Bar · 3003 → |
| 25″ | 84 DL | Chain → Bar · 3003 → |
| 28″ | 91 DL | Chain → Bar · 3003 → |
| 32″ | 105 DL | Chain → Bar · 3003 → |
| 36″ | 114 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 72/73/75 EXL. 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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Models in this family (3)
442 part numbers across 16 exploded views — the Diagrams column goes straight to them.
| Model | Years | Market | Rarity | Diagrams | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS 500i 79.2 cc | 2019→ | Global | Current / iconic | 8 | EFI landmark; no choke |
| MS 500i W 79.2 cc | 2019→ | EU/Nordic/CA | Current | 8 | Heated handles (Winterbetrieb) |
| MS 500i Centennial Edition 79.2 cc | 2026→ | Global | Limited edition | 8 | STIHL centenary edition. Differences from the MS 500i-Z are livery and trim only — 22 unique parts, all body, handle or badge, plus its own model plate 1147 967 1501; the engine is identical. |
Data confidence
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