Following the Contra, the mighty STIHL 090 is usually said to have been released in 1968.
This 090 advert was run in the October issue of Popular Mechanics, so that 1968 date isn’t accurate. There are several STIHL 090 versions, and this ad is for the original non-AV model.
ONLY FROM STIHL
The MIGHTY 090
WORLD’S MOST POWERFUL CHAIN SAW!
with 15 GIANT HORSEPOWER!
WHETHER YOU MEASURE IT AT THE CRANKSHAFT OR AT THE CHAIN, NO PORTABLE CHAIN SAW IN ALL THE WORLD CAN BEAT THE POWER AND THE CUTTING PERFORMANCE OF THE STIHL 090!
This is the BIG ONE! The saw made for the real BIG timbermen in the real BIG timber! Its mighty 15 horsepower, 8.5 cu. in. displacement engine has made it the champion and favorite performer, not only in our own Northwest, but also in the great forests of Europe, South America and the Orient. Power-wise and performance-wise this STIHL chain saw stands unchallenged!
Among the outstanding characteristics offered by this great saw are: Decompression port for easy starting—Automatic oiler with automatic quantity control—Large dimension air filter—Over one quart tank capacity for a full hour of uninterrupted performance and an “all-position” carburetor.
NEVER SETTLE FOR LESS THAN THE BEST! INSIST ON STIHL!
Here are some more vintage 090 ads.
We’ll add more 090 ads as we find them, but we also have a ton of other vintage STIHL ads here.
Next, check out this 041 AV ad that appeared in the same magazine!
