Stihl MS 180 C-BE Saw Profile

Basic Information

STIHL
MS 180 C-BE
Model name:MS 180C-BE
Engine size:31.8cc
Power output:2.0
1.5
hp
kW
Weight
(powerhead):
9.3
4.2
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 180 C-BE takes all Stihl guide bars with the Small 3005 mount and 3/8P (Picco) pitch. The stock bar is typically .043″ gauge (61 PMM3 chain), but also .050″ gauge bars 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 180 C-BE -compatible guide bars in the A074 mount. The compatible A074 mount, 3/8P pitch Oregon bar models are listed in the table below along with a recommended Oregon chain.

OREGON
A074 mount
(for Stihl 3005)
3/8″LP – .043″
Lengths
in. (DL)*
Single Rivet (MLE)
Affordable
90PX chain
12″(44 r)(bar)
14″(50)
16″(55)
*links to Amazon:
b&c(chain)(bar)
(r)R(90PX)
OREGON
A074 mount
(for Stihl 3005)
3/8″LP – .050″
Lengths
in. (DL)*
Single Rivet (SDE)
Affordable
91PX chain
12″(44 l)
14″,2(50 l,v)(bar)
16″,2 (55 v)
AdvanceCut™ (SXE)
Tougher nose
91PX chain
12″(44 l)
14″(50 l,v)
16″(55 v)
*links to Amazon:b&c(chain)(bar)
(l)PXL,(v)VXL