List of Stihl Chainsaw Models by Year (Production History)

Stihl chainsaws have a solid reputation for being both durable and high-performing. And because they’ve been around for so long, it’s natural that people want to find out the production year of their own machines.

Whether you’re just curious or need the info for technical reasons, it’s good to know. You might be surprised to find out how long your model has been around. I’ve compiled a list here that traces Stihl chainsaw models back to 1950.

Stihl Chainsaw Models by Production Year

History

Stihl chainsaws were initially manufactured in Germany. The first known chainsaw model was patented in 1926. Interestingly, it was an electric model. The next chainsaw was produced in 1929, the first gas model.

Since its inception, the company has manufactured numerous chainsaw models. While Stihl is of German origin, its chainsaws are now assembled in various locations worldwide.

Stihl Gas Chainsaws: Production Years Per Series

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 070 & 090 (1968 – 1977)

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 041FB (1976 – 1986)
Stihl 041AV (1967 – 1986)
Stihl 041AVE (1968 – 1973)
Stihl 041AVQ (1981 – 1985)

Series 1111

Stihl 050 (1968 – 1972)
Stihl 051 (1972 – 1985)
Stihl 075 (1974 – 1980)
Stihl 076 (1980 – 1986)

Series 1112

Stihl 041G (1969 – 1975)

Series 1113

Stihl 030 (1970 – 1971)
Stihl 031 (1971 – 1982)
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 056AVSE (1980 – 1984)

Series 1116

Stihl 015 (1973 – 1980)
Stihl 015L (1973 – 1983)
Stihl 015AV (1976 – 1983)
Stihl 015AVE (1974 – 1983)
Stihl 015AVEQ (1978 – 1983)
Stihl 1117 042AV (1976 – 1980)
Stihl 048 (1980 – 1985)

Series 1118

Stihl 028AV, 028WB (1979 – 1980)
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 010AVE (1982 – 1985)
Stihl 011AVEQ (1980 – 1990)
Stihl 011AVT (1980 – 1982)
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 Pro (1996 – 2002)
Stihl MS 260, 260 P (2002 – 2011)

Series 1122

Stihl 064AV (1986 – 1997)
Stihl 066 (1988 – 2003)
Stihl MS 660 (2004 – 2014)
Stihl MS 650 (2005 – 2012)

Series 1123

Stihl 021, 023 (1990 – 2002)
Stihl 023C, 023L (1996 – 2002)
Stihl 025 (1991 – 2002)
Stihl MS 210 (2002 – 2008)
Stihl MS 230 (2002 – 2012)
Stihl MS 250 (2002 – 2022)

Series 1124

Stihl 084 (1985 – 1997)
Stihl 088 (1997 – 2004)
Stihl MS 880 (2004 – 2022)

Series 1125

Stihl 034AV (1984 – 1993)
Stihl 036 (1991 – 2001)
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)

Series 1128

Stihl 044 (1988 – 2001)
Stihl 046 (1996 – 2001)
Stihl MS 440 (2001 – 2012)
Stihl MS 460 (2001 – 2012)
Stihl MS 461 (2013 – 2022)

Series 1129

Stihl 020T (1996 – 2002)
Stihl MS 200, 200 T (2002 – 2012)

Series 1130

Stihl 017 (1995 – 2002)
Stihl 018 (1999 – 2002)
Stihl MS 170 (2002 – 2022)
Stihl MS 180 (2002 – 2022)
Stihl MS 180 C-B (2002 – 2012)

Series 1132

Stihl 019T (1997 – 2002)
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 MS 193, 193 T (2014 – 2022)

Series 1138

Stihl MS 441 (2007 – 2012)
Stihl MS 441 C-M (2011 – 2019)

Series 1139

Stihl MS 171, 181, 211 (2009 – 2022)

Series 1140

Stihl MS 311, 391 (2009 – 2022)
Stihl MS 362, 362 C-Q (2010 – 2022)
Stihl MS 362 C-M (2014 – 2022)

Series 1141

Stihl MS 271, 291 (2010 – 2022)
Stihl MS 261 (2010 – Current)
Stihl MS 261 C-MQ (2014 – 2019)
Stihl MS 261 C-M (2014 – 2022)

Series 1142

Stihl MS 462 C-M (2019 – 2022)

Series 1143

Stihl MS 241 C-M, 241 C-MQ (2014 – 2018)
Stihl MS 251, 251 C-BE (2013 – 2022)

Series 1144

Stihl MS 661 C-M (2014 – 2022)

Series 1145

Stihl MS 201 T C, 201 C (2011 – 2015)
Stihl MS 201 T C-M, 201 C-EM (2015 – 2022)

Series 1146

Stihl MS 150 C-E, MS 150 T C-E (2013 – 2022)

Series 1147

Stihl MS 500i, MS MS 500i W (2019 – 2022)

Stihl Electric Chainsaws: Production Years Per Series

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)

Series 1208

Stihl E140, E180 (1998 – 2002)
Stihl MSE 140, 141, 180 (2003 – 2014)
Stihl MSE 141 C-Q (2017 – 2022)

Series 1209

Stihl MSE 170 C-BQ, 210 C-BQ (2014 – 2022)

Series 1210

Stihl MSE 250 C-Q (2015 – 2022)

Series 1252

Stihl MSA 160 (2014 – 2022)
Stihl MSA 161 T (2019 – 2022)
Stihl MSA 200 (2020 – 2022)
Stihl MSA 220 (2020 – 2022)

FAQ

How do I tell what year my Stihl chainsaw is?"

You can tell the year of Stihl chainsaws by locating the serial number[1]. The serial number is usually embedded in the chainsaw's motor housing.

Where is the model number on a Stihl chainsaw?

The model number on a Stihl chainsaw is usually located on the crankcase.

What do the letters mean on a Stihl chainsaw?

The letters on a Stihl chainsaw explain the specific feature and performance of the model.

Conclusion

The makers of Stihl chainsaws go way back, and it’s fascinating to discover that your model was probably made years before your existence. Even better is when you hold one to use.

Whatever your reason is for searching Stihl chainsaw models by year, I hope this post has answered your question.

Written by

Rich Murphy

Rich is a second-generation woodworker, raised amidst the echoes of buzzing saws in his father’s workshop. For 50 years, he’s immersed himself in the world of woodworking, continuously refining his craft.

He's the senior woodworker in Sawinery and all the videos are being recorded in his personal workshop in Texas!