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Stihl 038 Magnum at 72cc first introduced in 1985 was Stihl’s good attempt to offer a good middle weight saw.

What does Magnum mean in Stihl chainsaws?

Stihl USA uses the “Magnum” name for ALL the large forestry models, i.e. MS 441, MS 460, MS 660, MS 880. No additional power, purely a marketing trick. See MS 441 STIHL Magnum® Chain Saw – Fuel Efficient Professional Chain Saw | STIHL.

What makes a Stihl a Magnum?

Stihl cashed in on the word and made some of their regular pro saws with the Magnum badge. This was usually done by having dual port mufflers. The result was a louder and more pronounced exhaust note. The increased airflow from the dual ports leaned out the fuel from a standard carburetor.

How many cc’s is a 38 Stihl?

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FS 38 Specifications – Occasional and Professional Use
POWER SOURCEGas
ENGINE POWER0.87 bhp
FUEL CAPACITY11.2 oz.
DISPLACEMENT1.66 cu. in.

How many cc is an 038?

038AV introduced in 1980 with 61cc. Memory is struggling here 038 Super introduced in 1983 with 67cc. 038 Magnum introduced in 1985 with 72cc.

What is the most powerful Stihl chainsaw?

MS 881 chainsaw
The largest and most powerful chainsaw in the STIHL lineup. For the largest, toughest and most demanding jobs, professionals can find the performance they need in the MS 881 chainsaw. With its updated engine design and up to 41” guide bar length, the MS 881 is the largest, most powerful saw in the STIHL lineup.

What is the biggest chainsaw that Stihl makes?

MS 880 MAGNUM®
Simply the most power of any STIHL professional chainsaw, the MS 880 MAGNUM® still boasts a great power-to-weight ratio for a big saw that’s surprisingly nimble, thanks to STIHL engineering.

What is the most expensive chainsaw?

MS 881
A direct replacement of the MS 880, the MS 881 is the most powerful chainsaw in the market with the highest displacement (121.6 cc) and engine power (6.4 kW)….The world’s most powerful production chainsaw.

Technical dataValue
System weight kg 2)12.57 / 13.23 / 14.24
Maximum RPM 1/min 3)11,000

What is the most powerful STIHL chainsaw?