Stihl MSE 170 C-B Saw Profile

Basic Information

STIHL
MSE 170 C-B
Model name:MSE 170C-B
Engine size:13.1A
Power output:2.1
1.6
hp
kW
Weight
(powerhead):
8.4
3.8
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 MSE 170 C-B takes all Stihl guide bars with the Small 3005 mount, 3/8P (Picco) pitch and .050″ gauge (63 PM3 chain). Also .043″ gauge bars fit technically, but the .043″ chain (61 PMM3) not specced for the 2.1 hp power of the MSE 170 C-B. The linked Oregon chains (90PX) are specified for saws up to 42cc, though, and OK for the MSE 170 C-B.

The compatible original bars are listed below. Recommended bar lengths are 12″ to 16″, compatible bars outside this range greyed out.

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
STIHL BARS
3005 mount
3/8″ Picco
– .043″
Length
in(DL)*
Rollomatic
E Standard

· Laminated
· Sprocket nose
(61PMM3
not spec.)

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

Oregon bars

Oregon makes MSE 170 C-B -compatible guide bars in the A074 mount, 3/8P pitch and both .043″ and .050″ gauge. The Oregon .043″ narrow kerf chain (90PX) is specified for saws up to 42cc and should be OK for the power level of the MSE 170 C-B.

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