Selection Petrol lightweight grass trimmers and brushcutters

FS 56 RC-E

Versatile loop handle brushcutter, ideal for working in confined spaces without compromising on power. With ErgoStart (E).

General

Light-weight petrol brushcutter with straight shaft, loop handle and ErgoStart. Modern appearance, convenient operation and very simple starting procedure are the highlights of the new generation STIHL grass trimmer range. The number of steps needed to start the machine has been drastically reduced. The frustration of a flooded engine is virtually eliminated. New 2-stroke engine with stratified charge allows fast acceleration, low emissions, reduced fuel consumption.Comes standard with fully adjustable loop handle and AutoCut mowing head.

Versions

FS 56 RC-E Motorsense

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The version(s) available in each country may differ from the above range and specifications; specific details may be subject to change without notice. Please ask your local STIHL Approved Dealer for further information.

Product variations

FS 56 FS 56 petrol-driven brushcutter: suitable for larger green areas and tough grass
FS 56 C-E FS 56 C-E petrol-driven brushcutter: for large-area work, with comfortable STIHL ErgoStart
FS 56 R FS 56 R petrol-driven brushcutter: for working in confined spaces

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Technical data

Technical data

Technical data	Value
Displacement cm³	27,2
Displacement cu-in	1,66
Power output kW	0,8
Power output PS	1,1
Power output bhp	1,1
Weight kg ¹⁾	4,8
Sound pressure level dB(A) ²⁾	93
Sound pressure level dB(A) ²⁾	94
Sound power level dB(A) ²⁾	108
Cutting tool	AutoCut C 25-2
Vibration level left m/s² ³⁾	6,5
Vibration level right m/s² ³⁾	7,5
Vibration level left with metal tool m/s² ³⁾	6,6
Vibration level right with metal tool m/s² ³⁾	6,6
Total length cm ⁴⁾	170
Cutting circle diameter mm	420

1) Weight excluding fuel, cutting tool and guard
2) K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2.5 dB (A)
3) K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2m / s ²
4) Without cutting tool

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Features

Standard features

Basic harness

For use with loop handle machines.
Loop handle (R)

The loop handled grass trimmers and brushcutters are ideal for working in areas where space is limited, e.g. thinning between bushes and shrubs.
STOP BUTTON

RESTART WORK QUICKLY. With the stop button, you can switch off your power tool quickly and easily for a short break, for example. As the button springs back to its original position after actuation, the engine is immediately ready to start again. This provides more comfort after breaks and increases your work efficiency.
STIHL ErgoStart (FT)

STIHL ErgoStart cuts the effort required to start the tool by half, while the starter cord can be pulled at just one third of the normal force. A coil spring between the starter cord and the crankshaft smoothes out force peaks, making them virtually undetectable through the cord itself.
STIHL 2-MIX-Engine

2-stroke engine with stratified charge. A fuel-free layer of air is created between the burned charge in the combustion chamber and the fresh charge in the crankcase, reducing the amount of fuel lost during the charge cycle. This results in more power with a lower weight, up to 20% lower fuel consumption than regular 2-stroke engines and significantly reduced exhaust emissions.
Manual fuel pump (Purger)

A small fuel pump delivers fuel to the carburettor at the touch of a button. This reduces the number of starting strokes required following extended breaks in operations.