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Specs on the Stihl 440

The MS 440 is a chain saw made by Stihl for cutting limbs and logging. The MS 440 is compatible with three sizes of bar and two types of chain. At 13 pounds without bar or chain, the MS 440 is one of the larger saws made by Stihl.
  1. Engine

    • The engine of the MS 440 is a single cylinder two-stroke model. It has a displacement of 70.7 cubic centimeters with a 50mm bore and 36mm stroke. It idles at 2,500 RPM and uses an electronic magneto ignition with an electrode gap of 0.5mm.

    Fuel System

    • The fuel system of the MS 440 uses a carburetor with an all-position diaphragm and an integrated fuel pump. The saw has a fuel capacity of 1.69 pints and an oil tank capacity of 0.68 pints.

    Bar and Chain

    • The MS 440 can use 16-, 18- and 20-inch reduced kickback bars. Both chains and bars used on this saw use a 3/8-inch pitch and a 7-tooth sprocket. The MS 440 uses rapid-micro 2 type chain with a model number of 33 RM2 or 36 RM2.