Question about Stihl serial numbers

[mdavid]

Does anyone know how to determine the age of a Stihl chainsaw by their serial numbers? Thanks.

 

[Lakeside53]

There is NO inherent coding of date in the serial number. You can ask Stihl, or just post it here and we'll give you a rough (or exact) idea.

 

[rupedoggy]

How many times has this question been asked?

 

[Lakeside53]

one less that "can I use 50:1 in my .."

 

[mdavid]

Not sure I understand the randomness in the universe thing with serial numbers, but thanks for the response. Also the humor.

 

[BostonBull]

Not sure I understand the randomness in the universe thing with serial numbers, but thanks for the response. Also the humor.

Some Husky saws age can be determined by the serial number. Stihl just asigns a random number to the unit, and you can only tell the age if the dealer/buyer registered it through Stihl.

So..........whats the number?

 

[mdavid]

BostonBull has given me hope. I have 18 Stihl chainwaws. Could we start with this one: 260945597. Hint: Farm Boss.

 

[mdavid]

chainwaws should read chainsaws. Stupid.

 

[BostonBull]

Product Type : Chain Saws Model : MS290 Serial Number : 260945597

Product Registration Registered to : Snyder Bros Inc
409 Butler Rd
Kittanning, PA 16201-4403
USA Date Purchased : 01/27/2005


Primary Use :

 

[rahtreelimbs]

Product Type : Chain Saws Model : MS290 Serial Number : 260945597

Product Registration Registered to : Snyder Bros Inc
409 Butler Rd
Kittanning, PA 16201-4403
USA Date Purchased : 01/27/2005


Primary Use :

Interesting...............thats about 40 miles from me!!!

 

[Lakeside53]

Stihl's numbers are not random.. they are sequential for world wide production of units (al types). Blocks are assigned to each county of manufacture, but roughly track in sequence. The first few digits (AFTER THE FIRST number- country code) will get you close on date if you have a way to look it up...

 

[pcsaw]

Here is a link to a website that has a long list of Stihl chainsaws, with all the dates and specs.

I found this when looking for info on our Stihl 020AVSEQ Super Electronic quickstop.

Just look up the model !

http://www.acresinternet.com/cscc.nsf/GasbyManufacturer?OpenView&Start=117&Count=30&Expand=118#118

http://www.acresinternet.com/cscc.nsf/GasbyManufacturer?OpenView&Start=117&Count=30&Expand=118#118

 

[tatoofastforyou]

Stihl chainsaw serial numbers

I need someone to help me understand how to read serial numbers on Stihl chainsaws. I would like to know what each number stands for. I have a serial number to use for an example 217300197. I would really appreciate any help I can get. Thank you

 

[jeeptj19992001]

I need someone to help me understand how to read serial numbers on Stihl chainsaws. I would like to know what each number stands for. I have a serial number to use for an example 217300197. I would really appreciate any help I can get. Thank you

did you read all the previous posts, before your posted this?

 

[SomewhatStock]

I need someone to help me understand how to read serial numbers on Stihl chainsaws. I would like to know what each number stands for. I have a serial number to use for an example 217300197. I would really appreciate any help I can get. Thank you

From what I remember Stihl telling me, all units that had a 300 sequence for the middle 3 digits, were recalled.

 

[chopmistchopper]

OK GURU'S HOW ABOUT THESE #'S

127505117

116446918

Any info would be great thanks

 

[jus2fat]

OK GURU'S HOW ABOUT THESE #'S

127505117

116446918

Any info would be great thanks

Call your Stihl dealer and maybe he will run them..??

The first digit "1" indicates both were made in Germany

J2F

 

[ifixbuses]

I was hoping someone from this thread could help me out I won't bore you all by reposting ill jst link to my new post.


http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/196802.html

 

[Conda71]

Hi I am new to this forum.

I have been given a Stihl 028 AV Super Serial # 222410541.
If I could get some info that would be great.

Thanks in Advance

 

[jus2fat]

The first "2" means it was manufactured in Virginia Beach, Virginia..U.S.A

Model Profile: 028 AV type 2


J2F