Stihl Chainsaw Chain Chart

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Special consideration should be given when purchasing a new chain for a Stihl chainsaw. Some specifications for chainsaw chain must match the guide bar and sprocket. These specifications include gauge, pitch and number of drive links (often called number of teeth).
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Other specifications are more a matter of preference and operator experience. These specifications include cutter style and kickback prevention. Professional and experienced operators often chose a full chisel chain which cuts faster. This style of chain however offers lower resistance to kickback which can result in serious injury.

Stihl chain chart

325" Pitch, .063" Gauge
26RMC3-62 - 16" 023, 023C, 025, 025C, MS230, MS230 C-BE, MS250, MS250 C-BE

26RMC3-67 - 16" MS260, MS260 Pro, MS270, MS270C, MS270 CQS, MS280, MS280 C-BQ, MS280 CQS, MS290, Farm Boss, Wood Boss

26RSC-67 - 16" (rapid super comfort chain)

26RMC3-68 - 18" 023, 023 C, 025, 025C, MS230, MS230 C-BE, MS250, MS250 C-BE

26RMC3-74 - 18" MS260, MS260 Pro, MS270, MS270C, MS270 CQS, MS280, MS280 C-BQ, MS280 CQS, MS290, Farm Boss, Wood Boss

26RSC-74 - 18" (rapid super comfort chain)

26RMC3-81 - 20" MS260, MS260 Pro, MS270, MS270C, MS270 CQS, MS280, MS280 C-BQ, MS280 CQS, MS290, Farm Boss, Wood Boss

26RSC-81 - 20" (rapid super comfort chain)


3/8" Pitch, .043" Gauge
61PMMC3-44 - 12" 017, 018 C, 023 L, MS170, MS171, MS180, MS180 C, C-B, MS180 C-BE, MS181, MS191 T, MS192 C-E, MS192 T, MS192 T C-E, HT75

61PMMC3-50 - 14" 017, 018 C, 023 L, MS170, MS171, MS180, MS180 C, C-B, MS180 C-BE, MS181, MS191 T, MS192 C-E, MS192 T, MS192 T C-E, HT75

61PMMC3-55 - 16" 017, 018 C, 023 L, MS170, MS171, MS180, MS180 C, C-B, MS180 C-BE, MS181, MS191 T, MS192 C-E, MS192 T, MS192 T C-E


3/8" Pitch, .050" Gauge  
63PMC3-44 - 12" 009L, 017, 018, 020, 020T, 021, 023, 023C, 025, 025C, MSE140 C, MSE140 C-BQ, MS170, MS171, MSE140C, MSE160, MS180, MSE180, MSE180 C, MSE180 C-BQ, MS181, MS192C, MS192 C-E, MS192 T, MS 192 T C-E, MS200, MS200 T, MS210, MS210 C, MS210 C-BE, MS211, MS211 C-BE, MS230, MS 230 C-BE, MS250, MS250 C, MS250 C-BE, E140, E180. HT70, HT75, HT100, HT101, HT131, HTE60

63PMC3-50 - 14" 009L, 017, 018, 020, 020T, 021, 023, 023C, 025, 025C, MSE140 C, MSE140 C-BQ, MS170, MS171, MSE140C, MSE160, MS180, MSE180, MSE180 C, MSE180 C-BQ, MS181, MS192C, MS192 C-E, MS192 T, MS 192 T C-E, MS200, MS200 T, MS210, MS210 C, MS210 C-BE, MS211, MS211 C-BE, MS230, MS 230 C-BE, MS250, MS250 C, MS250 C-BE, E140, E180

33RSC3-60 - 16" 036 Pro, 036 QS, MS310, MS311, MS391, MSE220, MSE220 Q, MS360 Pro, MS360 QS

63PMC3-55 - 16" 009L, 017, 018, 020, 020T, 021, 023, 023C, 025, 025C, MSE140 C, MSE140 C-BQ, MS170, MS171, MSE140C, MSE160, MS180, MSE180, MSE180 C, MSE180 C-BQ, MS181, MS192C, MS192 C-E, MS192 T, MS 192 T C-E, MS200, MS200 T, MS210, MS210 C, MS210 C-BE, MS211, MS211 C-BE, MS230, MS 230 C-BE, MS250, MS250 C, MS250 C-BE, E140, E180

63PMC3-61 - 18" 023, 023C, 025, 025C, MS230, MS 230 C-BE, MS250, MS250 C, MS250 C-BE

33RSC3-66 - 18" 036 Pro, 036 QS, 044, 046, MS310, MS311, MS391, MSE220, MSE220 Q, MS360 Pro, MS360 QS, MS361, MS361 C, MS361 C-B, MS361 C-Q, MS362, MS362 C-Q, MS390, MS440, MS441, MS460

33RSC3-72 - 20" 036 Pro, 036 QS, 044, 046, 066, MS310, MS311, MS391, MSE220, MSE220 Q, MS360 Pro, MS360 QS, MS361, MS361 C, MS361 C-B, MS361 C-Q, MS362, MS362 C-Q, MS390, MS440, MS441, MS460, MS650, MS660


3/8" Pitch, .063" Gauge
36RSC3-66 - 18" 039, 041, 044, 046, MS361, MS361 C, MS361 C-B, MS361 C-Q, MS362, MS362 C-Q, MS390, MS440, MS441, MS460

36RSC3-72 - 20" 039, 041, 044, 046, 066, MS361, MS361 C, MS361 C-B, MS361 C-Q, MS362, MS362 C-Q, MS390, MS440, MS441, MS460, MS650, MS660


If uncertain, always consult your owner's manual or a local authorized dealer for proper chain selection.