Basic Information
| STIHL 038 Magnum | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model name: | 038 | AVMEQ |
| Engine size: | 72.2 | cc |
| Power output: | 4.4 3.6 | hp kW |
| Weight (powerhead): | 14.6 6.6 | lb. kg |
| Bar length: | 16″…20″ | |
| Chain pitch: | 3/8″ | |
| Bar mount: | 3003 |
Compatible Bars
Compatible original Stihl guide bars and Oregon replacement bars are listed in tables below. A link to the bar, compatible Stihl and Oregon chains and a bar&chain combo in Amazon are included whenever possible. (Workshoppist.com is an Amazon Associate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.)
Stihl original bars
The Stihl 038 Magnum takes all Stihl guide bars with the Medium 3003 mount, 3/8″ pitch and either .050″ or .063″ gauge. The compatible original bars are listed below. Recommended bar lengths are 16″ to 20″; other lengths greyed out. (Based on engine size and power, the 038 Magnum could probably run 22″ and 25″ bars too.)
| STIHL BARS 3003 mount 3/8″ – .050″ | Length in(DL)* |
|---|---|
| Rollomatic E Standard · Laminated · Sprocket nose | 16″(60)exl,lpx,e 18″(66)d,exl,lpx 20″(72)d,l,g,p,e |
| Rollomatic Super E · Solid bar · Replaceable nose | 16″(60)exl,lpx,e 18″(66)d,exl,lpx 20″(72)d,l,g,p,e 25″(84)lpx,e |
| Rollomatic ES Light · Lightweight · Laminated · Replaceable nose ∙ 11-tooth nose | 20″(72)d,l,g,p,e 25″(84)lpx,e |
| *links to Amazon: | bar(ch.n)Oreg.ch. |
| STIHL BARS 3003 mount 3/8″ – .063″ | Length in(DL)* |
|---|---|
| Rollomatic E Standard · Laminated · Sprocket nose | 16″(60) 18″(66) 20″(72)j,l,g,p |
| Rollomatic E Standard · Laminated · Sprocket nose | 15″(56) 16″(60) 20″(72)j,l,g,p |
| Rollomatic Super E · Solid bar · Replaceable nose ∙ 11-tooth nose | 20″(72)j,l,g,p 22″(76) 25″(84 RS)l,g |
| Rollomatic ES Light · Lightweight · Laminated · Replaceable nose ∙ 11-tooth nose | 20″(72) 25″(84 RS)l,g |
| *links to Amazon: | bar(ch.n)Oreg.ch. |
Oregon bars
Oregon offers a wide selection of Stihl 038 Magnum -compatible guide bars in the D025 mount, 3/8″ pitch and either .050″ or .063″ gauge. The bars along with a recommended Oregon chain are listed below. Lengths outside the recommended range greyed out.
| OREGON D025 mount (for Stihl 3003) 3/8″ – .050″ | Lengths in. (DL)* |
|---|---|
| AdvanceCut™ (SFH) · Standard bar · SFH large nose · 72V chain | 20″(72c,d,e,g,j) |
| DuraCut™ (ATM) · hard nose · tough, hard-wearing · dirty conditions · 72x chain | 18″(66 e,v) 20″(72c,d,e,g,j) 24″(84e,j,c) |
| PowerCut™ (EXL/RND) · Replaceable nose · Solid body · Large nose · 72x chain | EXL: 18″ 20″ RND: 16″(60e,l) 18″(66 e,v) 20″(72c,d,e,g,j) 24″(84e,j,c) |
| VersaCut™ (VXLH) · Lightweight pro bar · Large nose · 72x chain | 16″(60e,l) 18″(66 e,v) 20″(72c,d,e,g,j)b&c 24″(84e,j,c) |
| *links to Amazon: | bar(chain)b&c (c)CJ,(d)D,(e)EXL, (g)LGX,(j)EXJ |
| OREGON D025 mount (for Stihl 3003) 3/8″ – .063″ | Lengths in. (DL)* |
|---|---|
| AdvanceCut™ (SFH) · Standard bar · SFH large nose · 75x chain | 16″(60) 18″(66) 20″(72 j,e,g) 24″(84 e) |
| DuraCut™ (ATM/DXLM) · Hard nose · Tough, hard-wearing · Dirty conditions · 75x chain | ATM: 16″(60) 18″(66) 20″(72 j,e,g) 24″(84 e) DXLM: 16″(60) 18″(66) 20″(72 j,e,g) 24″(84 e) |
| PowerCut™ (RND) · Replaceable nose · Solid body · Large nose · 75x chain | 16″(60) 18″(66) 20″(72 j,e,g) 22″(77) 24″(84 e) |
| Power Match™ (RND/RWD) · Like PowerCut, older · Replaceable nose · Solid body · Large nose · RWD lower weight · 75x chain | RND: 20″(72 j,e,g) 24″(84 e) |
| VersaCut™ (VXLH) · Lightweight pro bar · Large nose · 75x chain | 15″(56) 16″(60)b&c 18″(66)b&c 20″(72 j,e,g) |
| *links to Amazon: | bar(chain)b&c (e)EXL,(g)LGX, (j)EXJ |
