Stihl
The German company that put a chainsaw in every forest, Stihl, from Andreas Stihl's 1926 one-man workshop to the world's biggest saw maker, its engineering, its own extreme sport and the orange machine that became a legend.
A chronological documentary of 192 moments spanning 1940–2026 on Loreline.
Curated by Olivier · last updated 2026-09-20
Eras
- Origins & Andreas Stihl, From a one-man engineering office in Stuttgart to a world market leader, Andreas Stihl hand-builds his first electric chainsaw in 1926, the 1929 petrol 'tree-felling machine', the 1930 one-man saw, and the move to Waiblingen after the war.
- Chainsaw, The tool that made the name, from the 48kg two-man behemoths through the 1959 Contra to the modern MS-series: seventy years of the orange-and-white chainsaw.
- Engineering & How It's Made, Inside Stihl, chain and guide-bar production, the Waiblingen factory, and the obsessive German engineering behind every saw.
- TIMBERSPORTS, Stihl's own extreme sport, the axemen and sawyers of TIMBERSPORTS: springboard, underhand chop, hot saw and stock saw, and the world records that fall on the world stage.
- Beyond the Saw, More than chainsaws, trimmers, blowers, the iMOW robot mower, pressure washers, and the battery-and-cordless revolution reshaping the whole range.
- Brand & Ads, The orange machine in culture, decades of Stihl commercials, from 1980s TV spots to the marketing that built one of Germany's most trusted names.
- Family Company, Still owned by the Stihl family, Nikolas Stihl, the leadership, and the workers who keep Waiblingen running a century on.
- - Stihl BBÜ 50 in action (1940) - a 4 HP two-man saw. Period archival footage
- - How Loggers Cut Giant Redwoods (1940) - the era Stihl set out to change. Take a look back at the extreme danger and raw human grit of old-school Pacific Northwest logging operations. In this 1940 archival footage, a professional high climber ascends a towering 200-foot giant Douglas fir to chop off the crown, safely prepping it to become a utility spar tree anchor for heavy logging cables.W...
- - The Manufacture of Steel - 1945 - CharlieDeanArchives / British Council Archival Footage
- - STIHL 1967 Advertising Featuring the 090, S-10, 041 AV. Fire and Saw
- - Stihl 010 AV TV commercial (1981). Period archival footage
- - STIHL Chain Saws with Mark Moseley 1984 TV Commercial
- - Stihl Grass Trimmers 80s Commercial (1988). ), part of the Stihl brand and its advertising.
- - Stihl Chainsaw Commercial 1988. Betamax King
- - Stihl grass trimmers commercial (1991). Stihl is a German manufacturer of chainsaws and other handheld power equipment including trimmers and blowers. Their headquarters are in Waiblingen, Baden-Württemberg, near Stuttgart, Germany. Stihl was founded in 1926 by Andreas Stihl, an important innovator in early chain saw production. Stihl claims to be the world's best-selling brand of chain saws, and the only chain saw manufacturer to make its own saw chains and guide bars.[3] Andreas Stihl AG is a privately held company owned by the descendants of…
- - Stihl chainsaw TV commercial (1990s, Germany). Period archival footage
- - STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® Vault: 1995 Hot Saw and Underhand Chop in Bowling Green, KY
- - A classic Stihl chainsaw TV advert. Period archival footage
- - Stihl Australian TV commercial (1999). Recorded off TCN-9 during a broadcast of the film 'The Two Jakes' at 11:25pm on 31 October 1999.
- - Stihl | Television Commercial | 2003
- - Stihl brushcutter (2005)
- - Stihl MS chainsaw (2006)
- - The MS 170. 's most popular homeowner saws, the modern face of the range.
- - Stihl Chainsaw. antdogboy
- - Stihl blower (2007)
- - A Stihl 034. The Stihl 034, a classic professional chainsaw of the 1980s-90s, the shape a generation of foresters knew by heart.
- - Branding John Deere & Stihl Together. Reynolds Farm Equipment
- - Made in Germany | Stihl. The financial crisis is everywhere,but not everyone is being affected equally. Some family-owned businesses like Stihl,the motor saw manufacturers,are now profiting as a result of their conservative financial practices.
- - Stihl Chainsaw Bequeathed - funny commercial. Melanie Aufrichtig
- - Stihl MS chainsaw (2010)
- - STIHL TIMBERSPORTS (2010). STIHL Timbersports Series. An der Säge ist Werner Brohammer.
- - STIHL TIMBERSPORTS (2010). STIHL Timbersports Series. Mit der Axt arbeitet Werner Brohammer.
- - Stihl TV Commercial. stihlshopfosters
- - Stihl MS chainsaw (2011)
- - The Waiblingen works. Stihl's headquarters and factory in Waiblingen, near Stuttgart, where the orange machines are made.
- - Duale Ausbildung - Stihl exportiert das deutsche System | Made in Germany. DW Deutsch
- - Making-of: Our first viral clips ꘡ STIHL. STIHL
- - Dual Benefits - Stihl exports a German training system | Made in Germany. DW News
- - STIHL Trimmer Line Manufactured in America
- - TV Spot - Stihl - Dealer Days - America's Number One Selling Brand. AdvertLand
- - Stihl MS chainsaw (2014)
- - STIHL SHOP - LOVE YOUR LAND
- - STIHL MS 661 C-M | A chainsaw full of cutting-edge technologies | That's why. STIHL
- - Stihl Factory: German company, American muscle
- - PowerChord STIHL National to Local Marketing. PowerChord
- - The racing axe. A TIMBERSPORTS competition axe, the razor-edged tool of the underhand and standing-block chop.
- - STIHL 90th anniversary: Employees congratulate | STIHL. Happy anniversary to us! For STIHL, 2016 has been marked by the company’s 90th anniversary. Many STIHL employees worldwide have congratulated the company. We have summarised their messages from all around the world.
- - An interview with Dr. Nikolas Stihl, Chairman of the STIHL Advisory and Supervisory Boards. STIHL
- - 90 years of STIHL chainsaws | STIHL. STIHL
- - SJG VLOG: STIHL 'factory Tour' Travels. Children's Gardening Coach
- - Working at STIHL: STIHL in one word | STIHL. STIHL
- - TIMBERSPORTS in action. A STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Series event, the axemen and sawyers at the chopping block.
- - Made in Hampton Roads: Stihl Inc.'s gas-powered trimmers
- - STIHL FS 131 | New unstoppable gen of the 4-MIX engine brushcutter | That's why. ’s tools beyond the chainsaw.
- - STIHL geht mit kollaborativem Roboter von FANUC neue Wege | STIHL Case Study
- - How a STIHL Blower is Built
- - Hans Peter Stihl: Einer von hier - a documentary on the family patriarch. in Herr mit Sinn für Kraft, für Natur, mit Liebe zu Maschinen, die gerne auch mal laut sein dürfen. Kaum jemand verkörpert die Kultur der Deutschen Familienunternehmen so wie er. Und kaum jemand hat die Arbeitswelt so mit geprägt wie Hans Peter Stihl.
- - Chapter 5: Adjusting Your Chain Saw’s Chain Tension | STIHL Tutorial. STIHL USA
- - How a STIHL Chainsaw is Built. STIHL USA
- - Building a STIHL Trimmer. STIHL USA
- - Beyond the saw. Stihl chainsaws and auger machines, the range that grew far past the chainsaw.
- - STIHL career - Did you know?. Did you know? Learn more about STIHL as an international family business and employer of around 16,000 People.
- - STIHL: Kettensägen im Einsatz - WELT documentary. Documentary
- - The MS 192 C. A lightweight top-handle Stihl, built for arborists in the trees.
- - Stihl chainsaw (2019)
- - Brayden Meyer wins 2019 STIHL TIMBERSPORTS World Championship - Highlights Package
- - Using a STIHL Cordless Chainsaw With Chris Hollins | STIHL GB
- - Injection: what drives the STIHL MS 500i
- - STIHL MS 500i | The first chainsaw of the future I That's why. STIHL
- - Stihl Chainsaws & Maple Syrup. Made in Virginia
- - Stihl Inc. opens new administrative building in Virginia Beach
- - Stihl chainsaw (2020) (2 of 7). Stihl chainsaw, 2020.
- - Stihl chainsaw (2020) (5 of 7). Stihl chainsaw, 2020.
- - The Science Behind the Springboard | STIHL TIMBERSPORTS®
- - STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® TimberScience - The Underhand Chop
- - Stihl chainsaw (2020) (6 of 7). Stihl chainsaw, 2020.
- - Aussie retro 80s ad - Stihl "Australia No1 Worldwide" TV commercial
- - Stihl chainsaw (2020) (4 of 7). Stihl chainsaw, 2020.
- - Stihl chainsaw (2020) (7 of 7). Stihl chainsaw, 2020.
- - STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® TimberScience - The Hot Saw
- - STIHL BR 800 C-E Petrol Backpack Leaf Blower 🍂 | STIHLGB. ’s tools beyond the chainsaw.
- - For gardens full of you. By STIHL | TV commercial 2020 | STIHL
- - Stihl chainsaw (2020) (1 of 7). Stihl chainsaw, 2020.
- - Stihl chainsaw (2020) (3 of 7). Stihl chainsaw, 2020.
- - The STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® Disciplines - Underhand Chop
- - Stihl blower (2021). Sandnes Church, a Lutheran church in Sandnes, Norway, designed as a neogothic red brick church by the architect H. S. Eckhoff in 1882. Church park, autumn leaves on the ground, trees Municipal worker with Stihl BR 600 leaf blower etc.
- - Manufacturer STIHL Inc. in Virginia Beach hiring hundreds of workers
- - Stihl blower (2021). Sandnes Church, a Lutheran church in Sandnes, Norway, designed as a neogothic red brick church by the architect H. S. Eckhoff in 1882. Church park, autumn leaves on the ground, trees Municipal worker with Stihl BR 600 leaf blower etc.
- - STIHL RE 150 PLUS | STIHL Pressure Washers | STIHL GB. ’s tools beyond the chainsaw.
- - Choosing The Right STIHL iMOW® Robotic Lawnmower | STIHL iMOW® Guide | STIHL GB. ’s tools beyond the chainsaw.
- - The Tools of TIMBERSPORTS®: Single Buck, aka The Misery Whip
- - Only At Your STIHL Dealer - Service and Advice Ad
- - Stihl Commercial Early 2000s
- - Highlights from the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® Individual World Championship 2022
- - Only At Your STIHL Dealer - TV Ad
- - STIHL furloughing 30% of workforce at Virginia Beach plant
- - STIHL Duro Saw Chains | How it's made. STIHL DURO: For toughest conditions. 100% Swiss-made. Ever wondered why STIHL Duro is that powerful? Get a glimpse behind the scenes to learn more about the chain that's ideal for demanding applications such as cutting dirty wood. The special carbide plating makes the saw chains extremely robust and wear-resistant. In this video, we put the long-lasting performance and durability of the Duro chain to the test: cutting through a log filled with cement.
- - HL 91 K Professional Extended-reach Hedge Trimmer | STIHL. ’s tools beyond the chainsaw.
- - STIHL Battery Tools At Work | A Day With Lileo Jardins. Switching to battery tools: Lileo Jardins journey to progressive gardening with STIHL.
- - STIHL TIMBERSPORTS (2023)
- - STIHL Summer TV Ad - Summer Savings (30 sec). ), part of the Stihl brand and its advertising.
- - Full highlights - STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® Individual World Championship 2022
- - Full highlights - STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® Team World Championship 2023 // Stuttgart, Germany
- - Full highlights - STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® Individual World Championship 2023 // Stuttgart, Germany. The Official STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® SERIES
- - BR 800 STIHL Backpack Blower | Features and Benefits. ’s tools beyond the chainsaw.
- - How to prepare hedges for winter | STIHL. STIHL
- - STIHL AP System Chainsaws | STIHL Cordless Chainsaws | STIHL AP Battery System | STIHL GB
- - STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® Team World Championship 2023 - competition highlights
- - STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® Individual World Championship 2023 - competition highlights
- - STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® World Trophy 2023 - highlight summary
- - STIHL Chainsaw Bar Production | Behind the Scenes
- - RE 110 PLUS Electric Power Washer | STIHL. ’s tools beyond the chainsaw.
- - STIHL TIMBERSPORTS (2024)
- - FOCUS ON Battery blowers | STIHL. Discover the future of garden maintenance with STIHL battery-driven blowers!
- - FOCUS ON Battery technology | STIHL. Curtain up and stage clear: Welcome to our new FOCUS ON series!
- - FOCUS ON Battery brushcutters | STIHL. Ready to learn everything about Stihl's battery-driven brushcutters? In this video, our experts explore the cutting-edge features, exceptional performance, and ergonomic design of Stihl's latest battery-powered brushcutters. We want to give professional landscapers the opportunity to discover how these powerful tools can make your outdoor tasks easier and more efficient. Don't miss out on expert advice, hands-on demonstrations, and valuable insights to help you get the most out of your Stihl equipment. Watch…
- - Competition Highlights of the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® European Nations Cup 2023. The Official STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® SERIES
- - EP 28 Michael Traub CEO Stihl AG. The ChainBreak with Rick Bryan
- - The strong battery chainsaw MSA 220 T | STIHL. STIHL MSA 220 T Battery Chainsaw: strong choice for professional tree care. With its powerful EC motor and the high-performance STIHL AP 300 S battery, this battery chainsaw delivers impressive cutting performance.
- - How to efficiently sharpen saw chains | STIHL Tutorial. Precise combo sharpening aid with the STIHL File Holder 2-in-1. The File Holder 2-in-1 combines round file and flat file, enabling you to quickly sharpen the tooth and depth gauge in just one go.
- - Wayne’s Chainsaw Museum | Ultimate STIHL Collection. STIHL USA
- - STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® “How much do you want to win?” - The journey of Ferry Svan. The Official STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® SERIES
- - Steward of the Land | STIHL. STIHL USA
- - STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® Individual World Championship 2024 - Full Highlights
- - TIMBERSPORTS® World Trophy 2024 | The ultimate wood chopping showdown in Milan - Full Highlights!. The Official STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® SERIES
- - The All NEW STIHL iMOW EVO Robotic Mower - A Mower With Boundaries?. ’s tools beyond the chainsaw.
- - 2024 STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® Individual World Championship: A Woodchopping Twist You’ll Never Forget!. The Official STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® SERIES
- - The Best Office View | Get the Right STIHL Tool for the Job. STIHL USA
- - FOCUS ON Hedge trimmers | STIHL. On the hedge, get set, go! We continue with episode #2 of our FOCUS ON series: Today on the hedge! Together with our expert and Matt, we put the HSA series tools through their paces today ... - Why does a carrying system make the working day more pleasant? - Are battery-powered tools just as powerful as petrol-powe...
- - Event Recap: Michał Dubicki’s unstoppable journey to victory at the TIMBERSPORTS® European Trophy!. The Official STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® SERIES
- - STIHL battery tools | A day with Ginkel Groep Urban Greening. STIHL
- - Full highlights - STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® Rookie World Championship 2023
- - STIHL chain production | Behind the Scenes. Uncover the quality behind every STIHL saw chain! At our chain factory, quality is paramount. We use specially crafted steel exclusively for STIHL chains, ensuring durability and precision. Let Jochen Ihle, head of central planning, take you through the production processes at the STIHL chain factory.
- - Welcome To STIHL GB’s New Home, Contra House | STIHL GB
- - Relive the Madness: World-Class Woodchopping Action at the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® Team WCH 2024. The Official STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® SERIES
- - STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® International Women's Cup Recap | Klingenthal 2024. The Official STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® SERIES
- - Highlight Summary - World Trophy 2024 in Milan, Italy. The Official STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® SERIES
- - STIHL iMOW® Robotic Mowers | STIHL iMOW® 5 | STIHL iMOW® 6 | STIHL iMOW® 7 | STIHL GB
- - FOCUS ON Battery systems | STIHL. In this episode of the Focus on series, Matt Beadle and STIHL Product Manager Paul Hicks dive into the details of STIHL’s versatile battery systems. From the compact AS system to the flexible AK system and the powerful professional AP system, discover their differences, benefits, and unique features. Learn how innovations like splash protection and the smart STIHL Connect functionality in the AP system can make your work even more efficient. Whether you’re a hobby gardener or a pro, this video is packed with…
- - STIHL magnesium die-casting process | Behind the scenes. Discover the innovation behind STIHL’s magnesium components!
- - Made for America - STIHL. Made for the bold. Made for the brave. Made for you.
- - STIHL magnesium die-cast | Behind the Scenes
- - ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG: MICHAEL TRAUB, CEO OF STIHL AG - INTERNATIONAL MEDIA DAY 2025 - KEYNOTE. TheSecteurVert TV
- - STIHL iMOW® 7 PRO Sports field care | A Day With SC Sand. Introducing the iMOW® 7 PRO: for perfect turfs! What is the basis of every good football match? Right, the sports field. With the iMOW® 7 PRO, you can experience hassle-free mowing while you are simultaneously supporting healthy grass growth.
- - Focus on Energy management | STIHL. STIHL
- - 2-way-lubrication of the ASA 20 battery pruner | STIHL. Maximize the lifespan and precision of your STIHL ASA 20 battery pruner with proper lubrication. A well-maintained blade is the secret to clean, effortless cuts and long-term tool reliability. In this video, we demonstrate two quick and effective methods to lubricate and maintain your blades for peak performance.
- - STIHL Chainsaw Bar Production | Behind the Scenes
- - Six Disciplines. Total Domination | TIMBERSPORTS® Individual World Championship 2025 - Highlights. The Official STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® SERIES
- - Professional TS 910i cut-off machine conversion | STIHL. STIHL
- - The Most Powerful Battery Powered Clearing Saw In The World!. ! part of Stihl’s tools beyond the chainsaw.
- - STIHL RCA 20 Cordless Pressure Washer | Battery Powered Pressure Washer | STIHL AS System | STIHL GB. ’s tools beyond the chainsaw.
- - These New STIHL Products are Small But Mighty!. ! part of Stihl’s tools beyond the chainsaw.
- - Overview - STIHL Battery Systems. ’s tools beyond the chainsaw.
- - STIHL Hinter den Kulissen | Kettenproduktion
- - Easy blade replacement of ASA 20 pruner | STIHL. Ensure the longevity of your equipment with the STIHL ASA 20 battery-powered pruner. This guide walk you through the seamless replacement of blades and counter-blades. The ASA 20 is designed for efficiency, featuring an onboard tool for immediate adjustments.
- - Unboxing the BRA 600 battery blower | STIHL. STIHL
- - New STIHL Hedge Trimmers Put to the Test!. ! part of Stihl’s tools beyond the chainsaw.
- - STIHL iMOW® 3 & 4 Robotic Mowers | STIHL Automatic Mowers | STIHL Robot Lawn Mowers | STIHL GB. ’s tools beyond the chainsaw.
- - How Are Chainsaw Bars Made? Cannon Bar Full Factory Tour. Westcoast Saw
- - Generational knowledge with Gachina Landscape Mgmt | STIHL A Day With. STIHL
- - STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® Pro Championship 2025 | STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® Highlights | STIHL GB
- - The STIHL battery blower product portfolio | STIHL FOCUS ON. STIHL
- - Work safety: How ETS protects their Team | STIHL A day with. STIHL
- - Pre-Event Talk: Nate Hodges & Stirling Hart on the 2025 TIMBERSPORTS® World Championship 🪓. The Official STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® SERIES
- - 1970s vs 2025 How have Chainsaws changed in 50 years? STIHL 261 & Vintage 032. See More Saws
- - 🚗 Where automation meets automotive, there's FANUC!. ! part of Stihl engineering and how its tools are made.
- - STIHL iMOW® robotic lawn mower I Laying perimeter wire. STIHL
- - Battery lawn mower testing and development | STIHL Behind the Scenes. STIHL
- - FOCUS ON Battery Lawn Mowers | STIHL. Whether you're a professional landscaper or a passionate home gardener, STIHL battery lawn mowers deliver power, efficiency, and durability. In this episode of FOCUS ON, host Matt Beadle and STIHL Product Manager Paul Hicks explore what makes STIHL battery-powered mowers the ideal choice for any lawn. Discover how...
- - Green Cities: Climate control in Melbourne | STIHL A day with. Cities are getting hotter – Melbourne is expected to warm by up to 4 °C in the next 70 years. The Royal Botanic Gardens are taking action: by maintaining cool microclimates like Fern Gully, supporting pollinators with the Melbourne Pollinator Corridor, and showing how green spaces keep cities livable.
- - We Go Deep Behind The Scenes at STIHL GB to Show You How They Operate!. ! part of Stihl engineering and how its tools are made.
- - Run It
- - The Fastest Woodchopping on Earth. | STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® Individual World Championship'25 Highlights
- - 100 Years of STIHL - celebrate with us. 🎉 In 2026 we’re celebrating 100 Years of STIHL! 🎉 Since 1926, STIHL has been supporting people who work in nature, from forests to gardens, from professionals to passionate hobbyists. 100 years of experience means 100 years of learning, improving, and growing, and constantly creating innovations that make work easier, more precise, and more efficient. 💪
- - STIHL Corporate Video: Built for Nature. Trusted since 1926.
- - Coming soon: the next level of power
- - 2026 STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® World Trophy Budapest | Official Highlights. Featuring favourites Matt Cogar, Jack Jordan and Kody Steers, the 2026 STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® World Trophy brought together the world's best wood chopping athletes for a night of relentless knockout racing.
- - Celebrating 100 Years of STIHL | Innovation, Partnership & Excellence | MS 500i Launch ⭐. ⭐, part of Stihl the family-owned company.
- - Die faszinierende Geschichte von Andreas Stihl, dem Schwaben, der 3.000 Jahre Waldarbeit beendete
- - Celebrating 100 Years of STIHL
- - 5 Fastest Underhand Chop Heats in 2025 (U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS). ), part of STIHL TIMBERSPORTS, the lumberjack sport Stihl created.
- - Already legendary: The MS 500i Centennial Edition Chainsaw | STIHL
- - A Century of STIHL Innovation - Trusted since 1926 | STIHL Garden Tools Range | STIHL GB
- - 100 Years of STIHL - Here's to 100 More. Since 1926, STIHL has been supporting people who work in nature – from forests to gardens, from professionals to passionate hobbyists. 100 years of experience means 100 years of learning, improving, and growing. Here’s to 100 more.
- - Battery-Vacuum SEA 100: Cordless Wet and Dry Vacuuming | STIHL. STIHL
- - STIHL HLA 140 & 150 Cordless Long Reach Hedge Trimmer | STIHL Battery Hedge Trimmer | STIHL GB. ’s tools beyond the chainsaw.
- - 100 Years STIHL | Built for Nature
- - 100 Years of STIHL: A Century of Innovation and Trust I STIHL. STIHL
- - 100 Years of STIHL - celebrate with us
- - 100 lat STIHL - 🎉świętuj z nami🎉. 🎉, part of Stihl the family-owned company.
- - Tree care with battery power | STIHL Focus on. Professional tree care demands the highest standards regarding tools and ergonomics. In this FOCUS ON episode, we show how STIHL battery solutions simplify the daily work of arborists and tree care professionals – from the tree canopy to the ground.
- - MSA battery chainsaw benefit overview | STIHL Focus on. STIHL
- - Why shop at a STIHL Dealer?
- - The Fascinating Story of Andreas Stihl, The Engineer Who Replaced 3,000 Years of Hand Sawing. Olden Archives
- - Inside the mind of Andreas Stihl: A vision that still guides us
- - ASA 140: Blade Replacement Guide | STIHL. STIHL
- - The Fascinating Story of Andreas Stihl, The One-Armed Engineer
- - STIHL - In der Natur zuhause. Seit 1926. (corporate film). Documentary
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