Stihl MS181 Chain & Bar Guide
31.8cc
Specs
Pitch 3/8" LPmust match bar + sprocket
Gauge .043"must match bar groove
Bar range 14"–16"cutting length range
Sprocket 6-tooth spur3/8" LP pitch
Drive links by bar length
14"50 DL16"56 DL
Updated MS180 with ErgoStart. Same chain and bar spec as MS180.
Wrong pitch, gauge, or drive link count can throw a chain or damage your saw. Check your saw's markings before ordering. More info
Source: Stihl service manual; Oregon cross-reference guideLast verified: 2026-04-21
Compatible Guide Bars4
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.043" gauge
14"
CompatibleStihl
Rollomatic Mini
3005-000-3313
14"3/8" LP.043"50 DL6-tooth sprocket
Stihl Picco bar for MS170/MS180. Verify part number.
CompatibleOregon
Nano Pro (3/8" LP)
90SG050DD
14"3/8" LP.043"50 DL6-tooth sprocket
Oregon aftermarket 3/8" LP bar for Stihl small-mount saws. Verify part number.
16"
CompatibleStihl
Rollomatic Mini
3005-000-3316
16"3/8" LP.043"56 DL6-tooth sprocket
Stihl Picco bar for MS180 16". Verify part number.
CompatibleOregon
Nano Pro (3/8" LP) 16"
90SG056DD
16"3/8" LP.043"56 DL6-tooth sprocket
Oregon Nano Pro 16" bar for Stihl small-mount saws (MS180). Verify part number.
Compatible Chains7
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.043" gauge chains
For 14" bar – 52 drive links
CompatibleHusqvarna
H38 52
H38-52
3/8" LP.043"52 DLLow kickback
H38 low-kickback
Husqvarna 3/8" LP .043" 52DL — fits 14" bar on 136Li/T536LiXP battery saws.
CompatibleStihl
63PM3 50
3636-000-0050
3/8" LP.043"50 DLSemi chisel
PM3 (Picco Micro 3)
Picco Micro 3 — standard chain for MS170/MS180 on 14" bar.
CompatibleOregon
90PX 50
90PX050G
3/8" LP.043"50 DLSemi chisel
PX (Micro-Lite semi chisel)
Oregon Micro-Lite .043" — aftermarket replacement for Stihl Picco on 14" bar.
CompatibleHusqvarna
H23 50
H23-50E
3/8" LP.043"50 DLLow kickback
H23 low-kickback
Husqvarna branded 3/8" LP .043" chain — fits MS170/MS180 14" bar.
For 16" bar – 56 drive links
CompatibleStihl
63PM3 56
3636-000-0056
3/8" LP.043"56 DLSemi chisel
PM3 (Picco Micro 3)
Picco Micro 3 — standard chain for MS180 on 16" bar.
CompatibleOregon
90PX 56
90PX056G
3/8" LP.043"56 DLSemi chisel
PX (Micro-Lite semi chisel)
Oregon Micro-Lite .043" — aftermarket replacement for Stihl Picco on 16" bar.
CompatibleHusqvarna
H23 56
H23-56E
3/8" LP.043"56 DLLow kickback
H23 low-kickback
Husqvarna branded 3/8" LP .043" chain — fits MS180 16" bar.