What were the production years for such and such Stihl chainsaw…?
Whether for interest’s sake or something more technical, the years made for Stihl chainsaw models is a very common question.
Just this week I’ve seen people ask:
- What are the Stihl 025 years made?
- Does anyone know the Stihl 028 AV Super years made?
- What were the Stihl 011 AVT production years?
So we decided to put together the definitive list of Stihl Chainsaws years made from 1950 to the present day.
Stihl Gas Chainsaws Years Made
Here is the series, model, and years made of all the Stihl gas chainsaws from 1950 to today.
The first Stihl chainsaw was patented by Andreas Stihl in 1926 – it was the first electric chainsaw (surprising, right!?). And the second Stihl chainsaw was the first gas chainsaw, and that came out in 1929.
However, we’re going to pick things up from the 1950s as that’s when we meet the modern era chainsaws. All their saws were originally made in Germany, but Stihl chainsaws are now manufactured around the world.
Here are the production years.
Series 1101
- Stihl BL | 1952 – 1959
Series 1102
- Stihl BLK | 1954 – 1966
Series 1106
- Stihl Contra 06 | 1959 – 1968
- Stihl Contra S 06 | 1964 – 1968
- Stihl Contra 070 | 1959 – 1968
- Stihl 070 | 1968 – 1977 – Stihl 070 review
- Stihl 090 | 1968 – 1977 – Stihl 090 review
- Stihl MS720 | unknown – Stihl MS720 review
Series 1107
- Stihl 07 | 1961 – 1965
- Stihl 07S | 1965 – 1968
Series 1108
- Stihl 08 | 1963 – 1965
- Stihl 08S | 1965 – 1994
- Stihl S10 | 1968 – 1973
Series 1109
- Stihl 090G | 1969 – 1985
Series 1110
- Stihl 040 | 1966 – 1967
- Stihl 041 | 1967 – 1975 – Stihl 041 review (all versions)
- Stihl 041FB | 1976 – 1986
- Stihl 041AV | 1967 – 1986
- Stihl 041AVE | 1968 – 1973
- Stihl 041AVS | 1977 – 1983
- Stihl 041AVQ | 1981 – 1985
Series 1111
- Stihl 050 | 1968 – 1972
- Stihl 051 | 1972 – 1985
- Stihl 075 | 1974 – 1980 – Stihl 075 review
- Stihl 076 | 1980 – 1986
Series 1112
- Stihl 041G | 1969 – 1975
Series 1113
- Stihl 030 | 1970 – 1971
- Stihl 031 | 1971 – 1982 – Stihl 031 AV review (all versions)
- Stihl 031E | 1973 – 1982
- Stihl 031Q | 1980 – 1982
- Stihl 032 | 1978 – 1985
Series 1114
- Stihl 020 | 1971 – 1979
- Stihl 020AVP | 1972 – 1979
- Stihl 020 Super | 1979 – 1994
Series 1115
- Stihl 045 | 1974 – 1980
- Stihl 045 Super | 1977 – 1980
- Stihl 056AV | 1980 – 1985 – Stihl 056 review (all versions)
- Stihl 056AVSE |1980 – 1984
Series 1116
- Stihl 015 | 1973 – 1980 – Stihl 015 review (all versions)
- Stihl 015L | 1973 – 1983
- Stihl 015AV | 1976 – 1983
- Stihl 015AVE | 1974 – 1983
- Stihl 015AVEQ | 1978 – 1983
Series 1117
- Stihl 042AV | 1976 – 1980
- Stihl 048 | 1980 – 1985
Series 1118
- Stihl 028AV, 028WB | 1979 – 1980 – Stihl 028 review
- Stihl 028AVEQ | 1979 – 1983
- Stihl 028AVS | 1983 – 1990
Series 1119
- Stihl 038AVE | 1980 – 1985
- Stihl 038AVEFB | 1983 – 1985
- Stihl 038AVS | 1982 – 1985
- Stihl 038AVSFB | 1985 – 1993
- Stihl 038AVM | 1984 – 1989
- Stihl 038 MAGNUM | 1985 – 1997
Series 1120
- Stihl 09 Mini Boss | 1993 – 2006
- Stihl 009 | 1980 – 1989
- Stihl 009LE | 1982 – 2009
- Stihl 010AV | 1978 – 1982 – Stihl 010 AV review
- Stihl 010AVE | 1982 – 1985
- Stihl 011AVEQ | 1980 – 1990
- Stihl 011AVT | 1980 – 1982 – Stihl 011 review
- Stihl 011AVET | 1982 – 1996
- Stihl 012AVE | 1986 – 1994
- Stihl 012AVET | 1986 – 1989
- Stihl 1121 024AVEQ | 1982 – 1985
Series 1121
- Stihl 024AVEQWB | 1985 – 1994
- Stihl 024AVES | 1984 – 1989
- Stihl 026 | 1988 – 2002 – Stihl 026 review
- Stihl 026 Pro | 1996 – 2002
- Stihl MS 260, 260 P | 2002 – 2011
Series 1122
- Stihl 064AV | 1986 – 1997 – Stihl 064 review
- Stihl 066 | 1988 – 2003
- Stihl MS 660 | 2004 – 2014
- Stihl MS 650 | 2005 – 2012
Series 1123
- Stihl 021, 023 | 1990 – 2002 – Stihl 023 review
- Stihl 023C, 023L | 1996 – 2002
- Stihl 025 | 1991 – 2002 – Stihl 025 review
- Stihl MS 210 | 2002 – 2008
- Stihl MS 230 | 2002 – 2012 – Stihl MS230 review
- Stihl MS 250 | 2002 – Current
Series 1124
- Stihl 084 | 1985 – 1997
- Stihl 088 | 1997 – 2004
- Stihl MS 880 | 2004 – Current – Stihl MS880 review
Series 1125
- Stihl 034AV | 1984 – 1993
- Stihl 036 | 1991 – 2001 –Stihl 036 review
- Stihl 036 Pro | 1996 – 2001
- Stihl 036QS | 1997 – 2002
- Stihl MS 360, 360 P, 360QS | 2002 – 2005
Series 1127
- Stihl 029, 039 | 1992 – 2000
- Stihl MS 290 | 2000 – 2012
- Stihl MS 310, 390 | 2000 – 2009 – Stihl MS310 review
Series 1128
- Stihl 044 | 1988 – 2001 – Stihl 044 review
- Stihl 046 | 1996 – 2001
- Stihl MS 440 | 2001 – 2012 – Stihl MS440 review
- Stihl MS 460 | 2001 – 2012
- Stihl MS 461 | 2013 – 2018 – Stihl MS461 review
Series 1129
- Stihl 020T | 1996 – 2002 – Stihl 020T review
- Stihl MS 200, 200 T | 2002 – 2012 – Stihl MS 200T review
Series 1130
- Stihl 017 | 1995 – 2002 – Stihl 017 review
- Stihl 018 | 1999 – 2002 – Stihl 018 review
- Stihl MS 170 | 2002 – current – Stihl MS170 review
- Stihl MS 180 | 2002 – Current – Stihl MS180 review
- Stihl MS 180 C-B | 2002 – 2012 – C-B = Quick Chain Adjuster
Series 1132
- Stihl 019T | 1997 – 2002 – Stihl 019T review
- Stihl MS 191 T | 2002 – 2006
Series 1133
- Stihl MS 270, 280 | 2003 – 2010
Series 1135
- Stihl MS 361 | 2004 – 2010
Series 1137
- Stihl MS 192, 192 T | 2005 – 2014 – Stihl MS192T review
- Stihl MS 193, 193 T | 2014 – 2020
- Stihl MS 194T | 2020 – current
Series 1138
- Stihl MS 441 | 2007 – 2012
- Stihl MS 441 C-M | 2011 – 2019
Series 1139
- Stihl MS 171, 181, 211 | 2009 – Current
Series 1140
- Stihl MS 311, 391 | 2009 – Current – Stihl MS391 review
- Stihl MS 362, 362 C-Q | 2010 – Current
- Stihl MS 362 C-M | 2014 – Current
Series 1141
- Stihl MS 271, 291 | 2010 – Current – Stihl MS271 Farm Boss review
- Stihl MS 261 | 2010 – Current – Stihl MS261 review
- Stihl MS 261 C-MQ | 2014 – 2019
- Stihl MS 261 C-M | 2014 – Current
Series 1142
- Stihl MS 462 C-M | 2019 – Current
Series 1143
- Stihl MS 241 C-M, 241 C-MQ | 2014 – 2018
- Stihl MS 251, 251 C-BE | 2013 – Current – Stihl MS251 review
Series 1144
- Stihl MS 661 C-M | 2014 – Current
Series 1145
- Stihl MS 201 T C, 201 C | 2011 – 2015
- Stihl MS 201 T C-M, 201 C-EM | 2015 – Current
Series 1146
- Stihl MS 150 C-E, MS 150 T C-E | 2013 – Current
Series 1147
- Stihl MS 500i, MS MS 500i W | 2019 – Current – Stihl MS500i review
The Stihl GTA 26, released in 2021, is Stihl’s mini chainsaw that is great for pruning tree branches and shrubs.
And, in 2022, the Stihl MS 162 was released (not sure which series this falls under yet). It’s another small entry-level saw similar to the 170.
Stihl Electric Chainsaws Years Made
This includes the early corded electric and more modern battery chainsaws (Stihl electric chainsaw reviews).
Series 1202
- Stihl E30 | 1967 – 1985
Series 1203
- Stihl E15 | 1967 – 1985
Series 1204
- Stihl E10 | 1973 – 1984
Series 1206
- Stihl E14 | 1984 – 1997
Series 1207
- Stihl E20 | 1985 – 1998
- Stihl E220Q | 1999 – 2002
- Stihl MSE 220 | 2003 – 2014
Series 1208
- Stihl E140, E180 | 1998 – 2002
- Stihl MSE 140, 141, 180 | 2003 – 2014
- Stihl MSE 141 C-Q | 2017 – Current
Series 1209
- Stihl MSE 170 C-BQ, 210 C-BQ | 2014 – Current
Series 1210
- Stihl MSE 250 C-Q | 2015 – Current
Series 1252
- Stihl MSA 120 | unknown
- Stihl MSA 140 | unknown – Stihl MSA 140 review
- Stihl MSA 160 | 2014 – Current
- Stihl MSA 161 T | 2019 – Current
- Stihl MSA 200 | 2020 – Current
- Stihl MSA 220 | 2020 – Current
Stihl Production Years Made
Stihl Chainsaw’s history is really fascinating, and it’s fun to check out the look of all the old Stihl chainsaws.
Even better is when you get the opportunity to see and feel one in real life, and even get the chance to start one up.
Stihl’s biggest chainsaws are another great subject to delve into!
Whether you were looking for the production years made for antique Stihl chainsaws or one of the more modern models, we hope you found the answer here.
We know you’ll also enjoy this post on what the C on Stihl chainsaws means!
Drop us a note down in the comment section if you have any further questions or comments. We’d love to hear from you.
Didn’t see the 032AV on your list.
The 032 is there, are they the same saw?
Had a Stihl dealership in Lincolnton, NC tell me that Stihl never made an 021 chainsaw. This was two gentleman in their service department. I told them they didn’t know about there own products and should study the history of Stihl chainsaws. I own one and know better.
You should take it in and show them.
This is true I owned one . So they did make a 021
Hi how much Stihl 070 petrol and 090 please
I’m looking for fuel tank and carburetor parts for a 1969 saw. Where can vintage saw parts be found? It was dropped, and before that, it was the best chainsaw I ever used. It’s big, heavy, and sounds like a big dirt bike. I don’t have the make at this time, just looking where and how to get parts for the old beast.
Tom, eBay is going to be your best bet for saw parts. Also, if you’re on Facebook, you might have some luck on their “marketplace” or better yet, joining a group page dedicated to buying and selling Stihl parts.
Best of luck,
Reggie
Did Stihl ever make a MS391 pro? with a decompression button? Or just the farm and ranch MS391? Ive never heard of a MS391pro but a guy has one for sale and is telling me its a pro because of the decompression button. Is this true or is he full of s***?
Yes, some have decompression buttons and some don’t. I’m not sure if it was actually designated PRO with a sticker, but this does happen with some of the saws.
Didn’t see MS380 on the list, do you have the years for that model
I’d be keen to find out too!
I can’t find the exact dates but it’s something like 1999 – 2007 in most countries. I was likely sold later than this in some countries. You can get a little more info in the Stihl MS380 review here.
Did not see the 041AV Super. Does anyone know the years in production?
I’m trying to find a 041 super cylinder anyone know where to find one?
Did not see the 034 SUPER.
Can anyone help me with specs for an 016C can’t find any information about it.