Basic Information
| STIHL MS 170 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model name: | MS 170 | |
| Engine size: | 30.1 | cc |
| Power output: | 1.7 1.3 | hp kW |
| Weight (powerhead): | 8.6 3.9 | lb. kg |
| Bar length: | 12″…16″ | |
| Chain pitch: | 3/8″P | |
| Bar mount: | 3005 |
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 MS 170 takes all Stihl guide bars with the small 3005 mount, 3/8P (Picco) pitch. The stock bar is .043″ gauge (61 PMM3), but .050″ gauge bars also fit (w. 63 PM3 chain). The compatible original bars are listed in the table below. Recommended bar lengths are 12″ to 16″, compatible bars outside this range greyed out.
| STIHL BARS 3005 mount 3/8″ Picco – .043″ | Length in(DL)* |
|---|---|
| Rollomatic E Standard · Laminated · Sprocket nose | 61PMM3 12″ 14″(50) 16″(55 x3) |
| Rollomatic E Mini · Lightweight · Small-nose · Laminated | 12″(44x5)r 14″(50) 16″(55x3)px |
| Rollomatic E Mini Light · Lightweight · Laminated · Small-nose | 10″(39)px 12″(44x5)r 14″(50) |
| *links to Amazon: | bar(ch.n)Oreg.ch. (px,r)PX |
| STIHL BARS 3005 mount 3/8″ Picco – .050″ | Length in(DL) |
|---|---|
| Rollomatic E Standard · Laminated · Sprocket nose · 63 xx chain | 12″(44)pxl,s 14″(50 PM,PS)p,l,v 16″(55 PS)l,v 18″(61) |
| Rollomatic E Light · Lightweight · Laminated · 63 xx chain | 12″(44)pxl,s 14″(50 PM,PS)p,l,v 16″(55 PS)l,v |
| *links to Amazon: | bar(ch.n)Oreg.ch. (l)PXL (p,s)PX (v)VXL |
Oregon bars
Oregon makes MS 170 -compatible replacement guide bars in the A074 mount, 3/8P pitch and both .043″ and .050″ gauge. The bar models are listed in the table below along with a recommended Oregon chain:
