Description
Overview:
This clutch housing is a Genuine Stihl part designed for heavy-duty clearing saws, including the FS 490 C and FS 491 C. It forms the outer body that supports and protects the centrifugal clutch and provides the correct seating for the clutch drum, helping to keep the drive line aligned for smooth engagement. Manufactured from robust cast aluminium alloy with a silver-grey finish, it is built to handle high vibration and abrasive debris commonly encountered in forestry and landscaping work. As a direct-fit OEM component, it replaces worn or damaged housings to restore safe, reliable performance and extend machine life. OEM/MPN: 4148 160 0609.
Key Features:
- Genuine Stihl OEM component for assured compatibility and quality (MPN 4148 160 0609)
- Cast aluminium alloy construction for high strength and low weight
- Direct replacement: engineered to fit using existing fixings on listed models
- Maintains accurate clutch and drum alignment to reduce vibration and wear
- Durable, corrosion-resistant finish suited to wet, muddy, and dusty conditions
- Helps ensure smooth power transfer and consistent cutting performance
- Suitable for intensive professional use in forestry, grounds care, and utilities
- Designed for long service life under high load and frequent stop/start cycles
Typical Applications:
Used to replace cracked, worn, or damaged clutch housings on professional clearing saws working in tough environments. Typical tasks include clearing brambles and scrub, cutting saplings, maintaining highway verges and estates, and forestry undergrowth control where reliable clutch engagement and alignment are essential.
Also known as:
Clutch case, clutch bell housing, clutch drum cover, clutch body, saw clutch casing, powerhead clutch housing.
Fits Models:
FS 490 C, FS 490 C-EM, FS 490 C-EM K, FS 490 C-EM KW, FS 490 C-EM L, FS 490 C-EM W, FS 491 C, FS 491 C-EM, FS 491 C-EM L, FS 510 C, FS 560 C
Alternate Part Numbers:
4148-160-0609, 41481600609
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 4148 160 0609 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Stihl |
| OEM No. | 41481600609 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Machine Type | Clearing Saws |
| Fits Brands | Stihl |
| Key Features | - Genuine Stihl OEM part ensures compatibility (MPN 4148 160 0609) - Cast aluminium alloy for strength and low weight - Direct replacement fits existing fixings on listed models - Maintains clutch and drum alignment to reduce wear - Corrosion-resistant finish for wet, muddy conditions |
| Fits Models | FS490C, FS510C, FS560C | FS491 C-EM |
