Whatever the power mower cannot reach, the lightweight STIHL brushcutters come into their own, adding the perfect finishing touch to the floor of walls, fences and hedges, at the borders of stairways, along the edges of paths and hugging the contour of partitions and other obstacles. These brushcutters are also ideal for patches of terrain unsuitable for the mower, as well as underneath bushes and around trees. Their light weight, handy shape and simple operation make these machines particularly user-friendly and ensure virtually effortless work, especially for mowing small areas of grassland.

Just cutting grass and weeds wouldn't make enough demands on the powerful STIHL brushcutters: depending on their engine rating and the tools fitted, these useful cutters can even be used to clear away coarse scrub and thin out gnarled bushes. Brushcutters can thus handle a wide variety of applications in garden maintenance and forestry. When working in dense scrub, any of the machines with a loop handle (R versions) for manoeuvrability will perform well.

FS 350

A 4-point ani-vibration system, standard on all clearing saws, complements a high power-to-weight ratio on the FS 350. Low-maintenance air filter and IntelliCarb™ compensating carburetor help maintain constant fuel/air ratio. Soft grip handles are comfortable and easy to adjust.

Standard Features

• Rugged design
• Vertical pleated air filter
• High power-to-weight ratio
• 4-point anti-vibration system with easily adjusted, softgrip bike handle
• ElastoStart™ starter handle, flow-through primer and decompression valve
• High power-to-weight ratio
• Comfort shoulder harness with multi-position harness bracket
• Easy-adjust handle bar swivels for easy transport and storage

Exclusive Feature: Pleated Air Filter
Unique vertical pleat design lets heavy dirt fall off during operation, helping keep filter cleaner longer.

FS 480

A significant upgrade to the popular heavy duty professional clearing saw FS 450. Now called the FS 480, it boasts more power and more torque with the same low weight as the predecessor. The FS 480 has a larger cc engine but retains the
same housing and body as the predecessor, so is compatible with most FS 450 spare parts. The excellent anti-vibration system and handling is suitable for very heavy duty brush clearing work. The bike handle can be easily adjusted without tools so that the operator enjoys maximum comfort and control when cutting at different heights or on sloping ground. Now available in 3 cutting head configurations;
Pro Kit A
300mm Brush knife with a universal guard.
Pro Kit B
225mm Chisel tooth saw blade and blade stop.
Pro Kit C
225mm Tungsten Carbide tipped saw blade and blade stop.

Standard Features for all versions

• Comfortable double harness
• Easy centre-of-balance adjustment
• Quick adjusting bike handle
• Ergonomic softgrip handles
• Purger/primer for fewer pulls of the starter cord
• Extremely low vibration levels of 2.2 m/s2
• Spark arresting muffler

FS 550

Our most powerful clearing saw is built for the toughest clearing jobs. Landscaping contractors appreciate the IntelliCarb™ compensating carburetor, new 4-point anti-vibration system and ElastoStart™ shock-absorbing starter handle.Protective glasses supplied.

Standard Features

• Rugged design
• 4-point anti-vibration system with easily adjusted,
  soft grip bike handle
• ElastoStart™ handle, flow-through primer and decompression valve
• High power-to-weight ratio
• Comfort shoulder harness with multi-position harness bracket
• Easy-adjust handle bar swivels for easy transport and storage

The STIHL FC 55 edge trimmers add the finishing touch to garden care. These machines give perfect results, especially when edging lawns and other areas of grass with sharp contours.

STIHL backpack brushcutters are particularly advantageous for mowing and maintenance jobs in tough conditions. The flexible link between engine and shaft, for example, allows them to be used for cutting in narrow ditches or uphill on steep embankments.