Stihl serial number lookup

[SapperActual]

.This thread is hopefully my savior...
Would someone be so kind as to look up
Stihl serial number 160987776.

Thank you so much in advance. I got this saw at an auction and there is no model badge anymore. It was owned by Oregon Fish and Wildlife previously I believe. I already had my local guy make sure it wasn't reported stolen but didn't get any other info from them.

 

[DND 9000]

STIHL MS 440 RZ Magnum

 

[HarleyT]

Out of Warranty Expired On: 03/02/2004
PRODUCT INFORMATION

• Chain Saws
• Serial Number: 160987776
• Model: MS440
• Primary Use: Professional / Institutional Use
  
  
  
  
• Sales Person ID:
• Product Variant :
• Purchase Date: 12/03/2003
• Registration Date: 12/03/2003
• Dealer: 999999
• Dealer Name:

• Stolen?
  
  Yes No

No was checked on the stolen box...

 

[HarleyT]

Registered to ODF "South Fork Unit"

 

[Gypo Logger]

Since the first numeral of any Stihl serial # denotes place of manufacture, 1 being Germany and 2 and 5 being Virginia, would there be any differences between say an MS 261 made in Germany and an MS 261 made in Virginia as to price or quality?

 

[DND 9000]

There is normally no quality difference, because of the quality management or at least there shouldn`t be any difference. Saws for the US or other regions have country specific parts (like carburetors, mufflers with spark arrestors and so on). Machines for Europe don`t have that (spark arrestors)

 

[SapperActual]

Thanks fellas, I sure appreciate it. Now to figure out what the RZ suffix represents.

 

[SapperActual]

Got it I think

 

[HarleyT]

Prefix


BF Pick Style Tines

BG Handheld Blower

BGA Lithium-Ion Handheld Blower

BGE Electric Handheld Blower

BK Bolo Style Tines

BR Backpack Blower

BT Earth Auger, Drill, and Boring Gear

FC Grass Edger

FH Power Scythe

FS Trimmer/Brushcutter

FSA Lithium-Ion Trimmer

FSB Curved Shaft Trimmer for KM

FSE Electric Trimmer

HL Extended Reach Hedge Trimmer

HLA Lithium-ion Extended Reach


Hedge Trimmer

HS Hedge Trimmer

HSA Lithium-Ion Hedge Trimmer

HSE Electric Hedge Trimmer

HT Pole Pruner

HTA Lithium-Ion Pole Pruner

IEM Intelligent Engine Management

KB Bristle Brush

KM Kombi Motor/ Split Shaft Unit

KW STIHL PowerSweep™

MF Lawn Dethatcher

MM Multi Motor/ STIHL YARD BOSS®

MS Chain Saw

MSA Lithium-Ion Chain Saw

MSE Electric Chain Saw

PA Professional Axe

PH Professional Hedge Shear

PL Professional Lopper

PP Professional Pruner

PS Professional Hand Saw

RL Lawn Aerator

RMA Lithium-Ion Lawn Mower

SG Manual Backpack Sprayer

SH Vacuum Shredder

SR Backpack Sprayer

TS Cut-Off Machine/Cutquik®

TSA Lithium-Ion Cut-Off Machine Cutquik®

 

[HarleyT]

Suffix


AV Anti-Vibration

B Quick Chain Adjustment

C

Comfort can have one or more of the following features:

Easy2Start™, Quick Chain Adjuster, ElastoStart™

D Catalytic Converter

E Electronic Ignition (Designation for older models- no longer used)

E Easy2Start®

FB FARM BOSS®

K Shorter Shaft Length (Extended Reach Hedge Trimmer or Brushcutter)

KM KombiSystem Motor/Split Shaft Unit

L Low-Noise

M STIHL MAGNUM®

MB STIHL Mini Boss™

Q STIHL Quickstop®

QS Second Chain Braking System

R Wrap Handle (Chain Saw models)

R Loop Handle (Trimmers and Brushcutters)

R Rejuvenating Hedge Trimmer Blade (Hedge Trimmer models)

RT KombiSystem Motor with Loop Handle

S Super

X Lightweight Shaft Trimmer w/ Loop Handle

T Top Handle (Chain Saw)

T Trimming Hedge Trimmer Blade (Hedge Trimmer models)

W Heated Handle/Carburetor

WB STIHL WOOD BOSS®

Z Fire Safe Muffler - For Sale in USA

 

[SapperActual]

You're awesome Harley, thanks again.

 

[ssm1699]

I have a case that I am wanting to verify what it is, based on the serial number.

Serial #173906516

From the looks of things, looks like an MS460. But I just want to verify that I am correct.

 

[HarleyT]

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Out of Warranty Expired On: 03/02/2012
PRODUCT INFORMATION

• Chain Saws
• Serial Number: 173906516
• Model: MS460
• Primary Use: Logger
  
  
  
• Sales Person ID:
• Product Variant :
• Purchase Date: 12/03/2011
• Registration Date: 01/06/2012

 

[ssm1699]

Thanks Harley! That is exactly what I wanted to know. I was thinking and hoping it was cases for an MS460. Now to do some cleaning and possibly building.

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[Mike Haverstock]

Thanks all for the great info! I have a serial number that I would appreciate looked up. I believe it to be a 026? 233063817. Thanks!

 

[HarleyT]

"Something went wrong, Please try again"


I have never gotten this message, their system may be down.

 

[HarleyT]

Yeah, I tried one of the earlier good numbers, and got the same message.

Keep checking back, I'll try it again later.


Put up a pic of the saw.

 

[Mike Haverstock]

Yeah, I tried one of the earlier good numbers, and got the same message.

Keep checking back, I'll try it again later.


Put up a pic of the saw.

ok thanks Harley! Happy Thanks Giving! Prolly down for maintenance. I’ll try and get a pic up.

 

[Mike Haverstock]

Yeah, I tried one of the earlier good numbers, and got the same message.

Keep checking back, I'll try it again later.


Put up a pic of the saw.

I tried posting a pic but I guess I’m doing it wrong. Did you get a chance to try it again? Also I bought a MS200T today. The serial number is 165674331. What does it say about that one? Year or whatever? Thanks in advance.....where’s your tip jar? Lol

 

[HarleyT]

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Out of Warranty Expired On: 04/15/1997
PRODUCT INFORMATION

• Chain Saws
• Serial Number: 233063817
• Model: MS026
• Primary Use: Personal Home Use
  
  
  
• Sales Person ID:
• Product Variant :
• Purchase Date: 04/15/1996
• Registration Date: 04/15/1996
• Dealer: 6542
• Dealer Name: J & I Power Equipment - Oly

• Stolen?
  
  No