What do STIHL Chainsaw model numbers mean?

If you've ever bought, or thought about buying, a STIHL chainsaw, you've probably wondered what the letter and number abbreviations mean in the model names.

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STIHL MS 271 FARM BOSS Chainsaw

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Stihl MS 500i Vs 661 Chainsaw

Stihl MSA 120 C-BQ Cordless Chain Saw (Bare Tool) 1254 011 5801

What do STIHL Chainsaw model numbers mean?

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MS 260 - Robust chainsaw for forestry work

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