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The Stihl 034 AV is a reliable saw that has done satisfactory work on trees up to 20 or 25 metres tall with a considerable diameter. Never had any problems with it.
The engine displacement of a STIHL MS 034 chainsaw is 56.5 cc, which is equivalent to approximately 3.45 cubic inches.
56.5cc, 3.0kw, 4.1hp, 13000 RPM.
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The difference is in the motor size.The 034AV is 56.5cc (cubic centimeters) and the 034 Super is 61.5 cc (cubic centimeters). The 034 Super has a slightly larger motor, and therefore it presumably also has greater speed and power.
Stihl has only grudgingly ever published HP figures, for a long time they were only in the kW ratings indicative of Europe. The machine has approximately 4 HP.
I have an 034AV Super and it came stock with a 20" bar. An 034 isn't quite as powerful (56.5cc vs 61.5cc), but a 20" bar should still work great on it.
The 034 takes either a .325" or 3/8" pitch chain. My guess would be 3/8 .050 go to chainsdirect on eBay chose the chain for youre bar size.
I have an 034AV Super. The owner's manual (21 years old) recommends 50:1 if you use Stihl-brand oil, 25:1 if you use a different brand. There have been lots of advances in oil over the last 20 years, I use a different brand of oil and I never run it richer than 40:1. A good rule of thumb: your engine (they didn't make 034's after 1993) should only smoke a tiiiiiny bit when warm. If it smokes more, than you're running it too rich.
year introduced: 1993 displacement: 61.5ccm (3.75ci) 48mm bore 34mm stroke electronic igintion Adjustable bar oiler Anti- vibration suspension
It stands for Anti-Vibration. I have two Stihl saws made in the 80's (an 015AV and an 034AVSuper). The 034 replaced a really old 041 without the AV, so I can attest that it really makes using the saws a lot more comfortable if you plan on using it for more than an hour or so at once. But then again, all the new Stihl saws have the AV now :o)