STIHL Brushcutters & Clearing-Saws

This lightweight bent-shaft grass trimmer from Stihl is supplied with a bump-feed line-head, with power coming from a 27.2cc two-stroke petrol engine producing a substantial 1hp. A electronic ignition will assist starting; while a 0.34-litre fuel-tank keeps you running for longer. When the going gets tough, this trimmer will also accept a triple-blade PolyCut mowing-head. Weighs just 4.4kg.

The Stihl FS55 R brush cutter gives you the same beefy, 1hp performance as the standard FS55, but has been equipped with a 'loop' handle. Supplied with a bump-feed nylon head only, this bruschcutter is best suited for use in more confined work-areas. Weight 4.9kg.

If your garden requires a lot of tidying up, you may need a more robust brushcutter for particularly dense areas of growth - the Stihl FS55 is the right choice for this application. In addition to the bump-feed nylon line-head, the double handles on this brushcutter facilitate a comfortable lateral sweeping motion for faster clearance work over larger areas. A multi-function grip puts all the operating controls in one hand; while a 27.2cc two-stroke petrol engine provides ample power (1.0hp). Weighs just 5.1kg.

With a specification identical to that of the Stihl FS56 R, but with the addition of ErgoStart technology for easy starts every time, this compact and lightweight brushcutter is ideal for use in tight spaces where optimum control is required. Weighs only 4.8kg.

Easy starting is guaranteed when you purchase the Stihl FS56 C-E brushcutter with ErgoStart technology! Wide-grip handlebars, shoulder strap and Tap & Go line-head are supplied as standard. Weighs just 5.2kg.

This superior German-built brushcutter from STIHL is packed with high-end features designed to make the lives of those regularly undertaking large-scale clearing applications that much easier. It’s fitted with a very high-powered 37.7cc stratified-charge engine, which features STIHL’s effort-saving ErgoStart system; and it has a four-point anti-vibration system for hour-after-hour of comfortable operation. A wide-grip ‘U’ handlebar confers unbeatable control and manoeuvrability. Weighs just 8.5kg.

This very high-performance clearing-saw from Stihl benefits from the German manufacturer’s years of accumulated engineering expertise, and as such will be very much at home in the hands of the most exacting commercial contractor. Its premium-grade 2.7hp engine features ErgoStart for virtually effort-free pull-starts; while its ergonomic ‘bike’-type handle provides the sort of smooth manoeuvrability that’s essential when tackling time-consuming clearing tasks. The Stihl FS410 C-EM weighs only 8.5kg and employs comprehensive four-point vibration damping.

This long shaft verion of the FS460 C-EM Professional Clearing Saw has an overall length of 1.85m and is therefore ideal for taller users. It comes equipped with a mowing-head and is the ideal choice for anyone with large areas of tough overgrown grass to maintain. Power is supplied by a high-capacity 45.6cc Stratified Charge engine with Stihl's effort-saving ErgoStart system.

A shorter version of the FS460 C-EM, the Stihl FS460 C-EM K Professional Clearing Saw has a shaft length of just 1.68m and incorporates an optimised 25° gearing system. It comes supplied with a chisel-tooth blade for use as a saw in forestry applications; and it boasts a multi-point AVS system that facilitates day-long use. Weighs 8.4kg.

The FS 460 C-EM is STIHL's most advanced clearing-saw yet! It features the new 'M-Tronic' fully electronic engine management system, which adjusts ignition-timing and fuel-metering in all operating-modes. Equipped with ErgoStart and simplified ignition, this clearing saw is quick to get going and a reliable starter every time. It has a low-emission two-stroke engine and a four-point anti-vibration system, making the it the ideal choice for anyone with large areas of tough overgrown grass to maintain.

With the majority of the 11.2kg of weight carried on your back the Stihl FR460 TC-FEM Back-pack Brushcutter is the right tool for extensive clearance work where a standard-length brushcutter is not practical. The 45.6 cc two-stroke petrol engine produces a hefty 3.0hp and combines an automatic decompression-valve with a manual primer-pump to ensure consistent starts. A long-life air-filter system - with compensator and self-cleaning effect- extends periods between cleaning and ensures reliable engine protection; while a 'loop' handle attached to the fixed shaft allows for great manoeuvrability of the cutting blade. Safety goggles included.