Chain Saw 07
The gearless 07 is presented at the industry trade fair
in Hanover. It is designed for use in medium-density stands.
1963
Chain Saw 08
The model 08 is not simply a chain saw. Its drive
unit is designed and built for a variety of applications.
Attachments are gradually introduced for new areas of use:
Anti-vibration system
The chain saw is now equipped with anti-vibration handle:
carefully calculated buffer elements (red) absorb
the vibrations produced by the engine and rotating chain before
they are transmitted
to the operator.
1966
Chain Saw 040
On the occasion of the company's 40th anniversary,
STIHL presents the one-man chain saw 040 - and a
technical sensation: with a power output of 3.7 HP,
the machine weighs only
15 lbs.
For the first time, the power-to-weight ratio has
been pushed below the level of
2.0 kg/HP.
1968
Electronic ignition system
The chain saw model 041 AV electronic is the first machine
with electronic ignition system ensuring troublefree
starting and optimum combustion.
1969
OILOMATIC® saw
chain with self-lubricating effect
Chain oil is reliably delivered to the chain through precisely calculated oil ducts in the drive links. Advertising slogan at the time: "The chain that oils itself".
Mistblower SG 17
With its two-stroke engine, the mistblower SG 17 makes
it much easier to spray liquids and granulated material, e.g.
for crop protection and fertilization.
