Trimming With STIHL: An Overview of STIHL’s Trimmers and Brushcutters
For cutting grass and weeds you can’t get with a mower, you need a reliable trimmer. Whether it’s the edges of lawns, hard-to-reach places around structures like a swing set, steep or rocky hillsides, or overgrown patches of weeds, trimmers and brushcutters provide the cutting power and portability you need.
When you’re shopping for a trimmer and/or brushcutter, not all options are equally reliable. If you’re looking for power and long-lasting reliability blended with easy-to-use features, STIHL is one of the best brands on the market. Best known for their top-quality chainsaws, STIHL brings that same quality and performance to their trimmers and brushcutters as well.
Since there are so many different types of landscaping needs, STIHL offers a wide variety of trimmers and brushcutters. From quiet, lightweight battery-powered trimmers to heavy-duty brushcutters, STIHL covers every landscaping situation where you might need to do some trimming or weed-whacking.
STIHL Features
STIHL’s trimmers and brushcutters come with a wide variety of features that make the trimmers reliable, versatile, and easy to use. They’re built to last, and they’re also simple and comfortable to use since there’s not much point in having a trimmer that lasts for years unless you love working with it.
When STIHL is describing their trimmers, they say, “we covered all the bases with features like powerful, fuel-efficient engines, interchangeable cutting heads, solid, durable construction and anti-vibration technology for enhanced comfort.” And for the ones powered by Lithium-Ion batteries, the “trimmers are lightweight, incredibly quiet and start with a simple squeeze of a trigger.”
If you want a quick way to see which STIHL trimmers or brushcutters would be the best fit for you, click here to try the STIHL Trimmers & Brushcutters Selector. Just answer a few questions about what type of trimmer you’re looking for and how you plan to use it. Once you’ve finished, STIHL will automatically recommend models that fit your requirements.
Electric and Battery Trimmers
If you’re looking for trimmers that are environmentally friendly, quiet, lightweight, and low-maintenance then STIHL’s electric and battery models might be the perfect fit for you. They offer one corded electric model and six battery-powered options. The corded model works well for small yards with convenient access to an electrical outlet. For more versatility and easier portability, try one of the battery models.
The batteries STIHL uses in their trimmers are interchangeable for use in their other battery-powered equipment. The batteries come in different sizes and with different run-times. One of the great things about STIHL’s batteries is that they let you work at peak efficiency for the entire charge. In other words, there’s no gradual drop in power the way there is with many other models.
Electric and battery-powered equipment are perfect for use in-town and around other noise-sensitive areas such as hospitals. Homeowners and professionals alike can appreciate how easy these trimmers are to use, transport, and store. And since they use an electric motor instead of a gasoline engine, there’s very little maintenance to worry about.
Learn more here: “The Homeowner's Guide To Stihl's Battery-Powered Equipment, STIHL Battery Charge and Run Time.”
Gasoline-Power Trimmers
STIHL’s widest selection of trimmers falls into this category. There’s quite a bit of overlap between the homeowner and professional models. Both give you the option to choose models with either a loop handle or bike handle styles. They’re all packed full of convenient features like translucent fuel tanks and air filters that are easy to access for maintenance.
The homeowner trimmers tend to be lighter weight. These models also offer more comfort and convenience features. Most include STIHL’s Easy2Start™ technology to make getting the engine started very simple. They’re sturdy and reliable but aren’t built for everyday use.
The commercial trimmers offer more power and the durability to handle hours of use day in and day out. They also feature advanced anti-vibration technology to make using them more comfortable for the operator. You’ll also get features like AutoCut® cutting heads and IntelliCarb™ compensating carburetors to streamline your workflow.
Brushcutter Options
Some of the professional trimmers offer the option to switch-out cutting heads so you can use them with either a string-line cutting head or a brushcutter blade. In addition to that, STIHL also offers a line of brushcutters and clearing saws. These heavy-duty tools can cut through saplings, brambles, and dense undergrowth with ease.
These STIHL brushcutters all feature bike-style handles and a lightweight harness to make them more comfortable to use. To make them easier to store and transport, you can swivel the handlebars so they line-up with the cutting shaft. They’re also equipped with anti-vibration technology so hard clearing jobs won’t wear you out so quickly. Plus, the brushcutters come with Easy2Start™ engines.
Multi-Tools
In addition to dedicated trimmers and brushcutters, you can also get trimmers and brushcutters as part of STIHL’s KombiSystem multitool. The KombiSystem lets you pick between battery-powered or gasoline-powered powerheads designed for both homeowners and professionals.
Unlike some other multi-tool systems, STIHL’s powerheads are compatible with every one of the KombiSystem attachments. That means that if you want the option to use either a gasoline or battery-powered trimmer, you could get two different powerheads and use them with the same attachments.
For trimming attachments, STIHL offers two trimmers and two brushcutters. The string-line trimmer attachments offer either straight or curved shaft styles. Brushcutters offer either a 4-tooth grass blade or a saw tooth reciprocator attachment. If you want the option to quickly switch between different types of trimmers and brushcutters, the Kombi-System will let you do that.
Learn more here: “STIHL's ‘Swiss Army Knife’ Of Lawn Equipment.”
Conclusion
Whether you’re a homeowner maintaining your own lawn or a professional landscaper taking care of client’s yards, a STIHL trimmer delivers reliable performance. They’re widely considered one of the highest-quality brands on the market. And as a STIHL Platinum® Dealer, Richardson Saw & Lawnmower is the best place to get your STIHL equipment.
The Platinum designation is the highest level a STIHL dealer can achieve. It means that our technicians have completed extensive training working with STIHL equipment and that we have a history of superior customer satisfaction. We know the STIHL products we sell, and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you have or help you find the perfect trimmer for your needs.
