Stihl began producing the 070 chain saw in 1968, and it earned a reputation as one of the most powerful saws on the market. It continues to be in high demand, but because Stihl has discontinued production, many units available online are knockoffs or counterfeits. What made the saw so popular is its large engine and its ability to handle a guide bar as long as 60 inches. Saws such as this one turn movies such as “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” into cult classics.
Power to Spare
If it was still manufacturing the 070, Stihl would classify it as a professional model. Its engine displacement of 106 cubic centimeters (6.47 cubic inches) rivals that of the MS 880 R Magnum, which is the largest of Stihl’s current selection of chainsaws. Other engine specifications of the 070 include:
- Engine bore: 58 millimeters (2.28 inches)
- Piston displacement: 40 millimeters (1.57 inches)
- Idle Speed: 2,000 rpm
- Maximum engine speed: 8,000 rpm
- Weight without bar and chain: 10.7 kilograms (23.6 pounds)
Bar and Chain
Although people who own the Stihl 070report using it with a 60-inch guide bar, the company recommends Duromaticbars ranging from 53 to 150 centimeters (21 to 49 inches) and Rollomatic bars from 75 to 105 centimeters (30 to 41 inches). The recommended chain pitch is 10.26 millimeters (0.404 inch).
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