1985 STIHL 045 AVEK 2 Bundeswehr Chainsaw (STIHL 056 AVEQ)
Here’s another stunning saw from Tom Gray’s collection: it’s the STIHL 045 AVEK 2 Bundeswehr. Although its ID plate simply says “Type 045 AVEK,” the … Read more
1988 STIHL 045 AVEK 3 Chainsaw (Military Version of the STIHL 064)
This olive-drab STIHL 045 AVEK 3 belongs to chainsaw collector Tom Gray. Its identification plate gives a build year of 1988, placing it among the … Read more
Bulk Lot of STIHL Ex-Bundeswehr 045 AVEK 3 Chainsaws
We just came across this incredible German surplus listing for five STIHL 045 AVEK 3 chainsaw power units, all being sold together as a single … Read more
1977 STIHL 045 AVEK 1 Chainsaw For Sale
Our friend Alex on eBay has listed this STIHL 045 AVEK BUND Chainsaw for sale on eBay. This is a first-generation 045 AVEK, commonly called … Read more
Rare STIHL 045 AVEK 2 German BUND Chainsaw
This chainsaw is a 1987 STIHL 045 AVEK 2 Bundeswehr, preserved with much of its original military transport kit. Although the identification plate says “Type … Read more
STIHL Contra Military Chainsaw Replica (Number 2)
We shared a similar STIHL Contra replica military chainsaw a couple of months ago, but this is another one from the same restorer, Alex (eBay … Read more
Replica STIHL Contra Military Version Chainsaw
Our friend Alex, who sells restored vintage chainsaws on eBay (here: szabsa76), sent over these pictures of his latest chainsaw. It’s a replica STIHL military … Read more
Tom Gray’s STIHL Military Chainsaw Collection
Tom Gray of Canada has an incredible collection of military-version chainsaws. Most of them are STIHL, but he also has others. They’re sometimes referred to … Read more
The Green STIHL Contra Lightning Military/Army/BUND Version
You know the orange Contra, and you might have seen the gold Contra, but did you know about the green Contra? The saw pictured here … Read more
Husqvarna 281 XP Chainsaw Review: Green British Army Version
The Husqvarna 281 XP chainsaw was made between 1986 and 2001 (though is still in production today for some markets). It is an 80.7 cm3 … Read more
