37 thoughts on “Stihl trimmer aka weed eater, weed wacker overview”

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   j d says:

   i was just watching your grass/weed identification videos. keep up the great videos man. tha k you so much

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   Peter Som says:

   Now own FS90 but plan to get FS94R in future. Great video

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   Happy's Family says:

   I used a fs 100rx all last year just got the fs111 r . Wanted something with a little more power.

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   John Shapard says:

   I love the 94. Great trimmer. Thanks Jason!! Keep bringing the videos! Much help, much appreciated!

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   LawnCrack says:

   AKA Whipper Snipper for the folks across the pond!!! LOL

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   Francisco Ramirez says:

   I use stihl trimmers. I own a 94r, 2-111rx, 1-130. I do own the Echo PAS 225. Will be shopping for an upgrade. The PAS has been good but it’s underpowered for what I need to do. Probably buying the kombi soon.

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   Tristan Norris says:

   I personally prefer a crook shaft because that’s what I was raised with. They are super light and last a couple seasons. They are the FS 50c. Very easy to start and more than enough power.

   I also own the FS70 and the 130 Kombi system. But for my weeklies, the 50c is perfect.

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   Kessler’s Lawn Care says:

   I have two 56 rc trimmers, two 91r trimmers and a KM 111rx Kombi system and I love them all! I used to use the 56 rc trimmers and one of them I’ve had about 10 years. But the 91r is by far my favorite trimmer!

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   Nate says:

   I've got the 70r, 100rx, and just this last year bought the 90r which is my favorite. Seems to have,the most power for the weight

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    Robert Welch says:

    we like the fs91 the gas tanks are a good size there's plenty of power. we run the articulated hedge trimmer heads on them as well. The power head can handle the hedge trimmer well even with the articulated gear box.

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    Michael Rice says:

    Which line trimmer would you recommend for cutting tough heavy grass under an apple orchard? I currently use a Husqvarna 224L which has the Honda GX25 engine. It is rated a 1.1 hp. It will do the work but I am using it at its limit. The FS240 is probably a little overkill. I think the 131@1.9 would be excellent but maybe a little heavy. Would the 111 being rated at 1.4 hp be sufficient?

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    Vincent Vader says:

    I wish you'd use and review the Honda 4 stroke. It is great reviews and it's a Honda.

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    James S. Harper says:

    I use a FS90R and have for the past year. Had great service from it. All of my handheld power equipment is Stihl.

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    Flash Lawn Service says:

    I bought a Stihl fs 94r last year and It’s great so far. Can you make a video on the Stihl Kombi system models and attachments?

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    Black Slacks says:

    i have a 131 really torque a little less volume as far as noise goes. pick the line for your job this dude will do what you want

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    I P S says:

    Love stihl but cant get behind the trimmer, I personally like the shindaiwa

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    Daniel Jordan says:

    I've had a Sthlil fs 90 for years.   I got a Milwaukee battery powered weed eater last year. Quieit and plenty of plenty 
    of power and runtime for homeowner use.  It makes trimming a lot less of a dreaded choir.  That .080 line holds up excellent
    for normal weed eating.

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    J's Crazy Cutz, LLC says:

    I have 5 red max trimmers 4 small ,1big one. The small ones weigh 9.5lbs ebz2150s. 300dollars and big one 12lbs ebz3050t.400dollars I've been using red max for at least 8 years now,it's all I know and love!

19. 

    Bill Osborne says:

    I love stihl products. I have a stihl blower 25 years old still goes like new.

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    Bob Simpson says:

    I was getting distracted by the green pickup (ute) in the car park…….lol

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    Doug Smith says:

    We use 3 fs 90's 2 fs 94's 1 fs 100 1 110 (only with hedge attachment) and just purchased the new 111 rx (aluminum shaft) fs 111 rx is a light powerful blower. The 94 i call it my fs 89 lol. Lighter than the fs 90 but just a tab bit under power than the 90. 94 is a great trimmer for guys trimming a long time

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    Nicholas Shiplett says:

    I have a 90, 130, and 240. They are power monsters. I’ve had very good luck with Stihl I run premium and the Stihl HP ultra mix. I’m thinking of adding the 94 for next year due to the light weight but I’m concerned it will lack the power I like. The 4 mixes have a ton of low end torque and can rip through any residential at low throttle. Therefore I’m somewhat reluctant to try the 94. The 240 despite being a two stroke has a ton of torque. On the top end it’s and absolute powerhouse. Heavy trimmer but I do not see another trimmer spec wise or real world use wise that can touch it.

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    goldtopsrock says:

    Switched from Stihl 94r & 100rx to Husqvarna 324 & 525. The Stihl’s had disappointing performance. Still love my Br600 and Bg86 though

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    Austin Hoffman says:

    100 fs rx has the best power to weight ratio imo.The 90 bogged down quite a bit and couldn’t be held on its side for edging.

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    Robert Murphy says:

    FS90 all last year. Trimmer fires up in 1-2 pulls I love it! Bought a new FS91 to kick of 2018 season. Hopefully just as good. I used to use Shindawa and Redmax.. But Stihl has them beat. I like the torque these seem to have and they start up really quick, when properly maintained.

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    cfd58 says:

    What would you suggest for first timers with limited funds and only 6 customers which two are small commercial account's. My business is only a part time gig for now.

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    Hazardra Lawn Care says:

    Absolutely love my FS111R. I have used the FS100 and the FS130 and they are great machines as well. the 130s are almost overkill

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    Rusty Shackleford says:

    I have a fs90r but my shindaiwa t242 is much better

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    Rob & Marisela Francis says:

    Stihl weed eaters are fantastic. What I have carried for the last three years is a FS 240R for the tough jobs and then a Redmax 260TS for the lighter trimming. I also use the pole saw extension that I can add to the Redmax for trimming trees up to…. say 15'. Great tools! Thanks for the video my man!

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    Alexander Goushy G&G Landscaping says:

    Great video! I am looking to buy a 91 or a 111 and I’m trying to get some information. Thanks for the help! Much appreciated!

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    C10KID96 says:

    I love my 111r it’s got power and starts on the first pull

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    Terry Ponder says:

    Hard to beat the 94r

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    William Jeremiah says:

    Last season was my first season mowing. I had five lawns; I mowed three every two weeks and two every week, grossing $1775 at the end of the season (I'm in South Central Kentucky), so I haven't had much experience in the business. Though I did mow some lawns for people when I was younger too.
    The first piece of equipment that needed replacing was my trimmer, a Homelite which I originally purchased in the early 90's from Western Auto.
    It still runs great. It's still using the same spark plug that came in it actually, but it has a curved shaft and I wanted something more versatile, balanced and better suited to everyday use.
    After a couple months of research I was dead set on getting an FS 94R. I knew I wanted something light and a two stroke because of the better throttle response and mechanical simplicity.. Something versatile enough to be used lightly for adding the finishing touches and powerful enough to breeze through edging and the occasional clearing of overgrown fence lines and ditches.
    So basically I was wanting the perfect medium between light weight and powerful and as I continued to research the Stihl 94R, reading reviews and watching videos, I began having second thoughts about both the 94R and Stihl equipment in general.
    Firstly, I'm a DIY type of person (do it yourself) and it disturbs me that the part lists for Stihl's equipment aren't easily obtainable, if at all, to anyone that isn't a dealer.
    Secondly, I'm more concerned about where parts are made than I am about where equipment is assembled and evidently Stihl parts are made in China.
    Anyway, I'm not trying to rant here. I'm just stating why I chose to go with Maruyama over Stihl. Maruyama is Japanese through and through and everybody knows Japanese is synonymous with quality, unless you'd rather have a Briggs & Stratton over a Honda.
    I picked up a Maruyama B30L Turbo at the nearest dealer and.. well of course I'm happy, I was using a twenty five year old curved shaft with nearly no compression. The B30L was a little more expensive than the 94R and it does weigh about a pound and half more but the B30L has a 30 cc engine compared to the FS 94R having a 24 cc and the Maruyama has a 7mm solid steel drive shaft compared to the 94R having a flexible cable shaft.
    As for reliability, only time will tell but It performed flawlessly last season and I did put it to work in some high overgrown stuff too.
    One thing to note about the Maruyama is, the only two adjustments on its carburetor are its choke and idle screw. It doesn't have needle valve adjustments. As long as it's running as it should, that's a plus in my book; less to get knocked out of adjustment. https://maruyama-us.com/product/b30l-turbo/

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    Kamil Kus says:

    they are 4 stroke their just lubricated like a 2 stroke

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    Jon Morgan says:

    Just bought an fs 80 from a homeowner over the weekend for $100, very gently used to the point where the safety stickers still look brand new on the shaft… Runs like a top!!!. Dropped it off to get serviced & get a once over for my piece of mind. Can't wait to use it this season

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    Austin B says:

    I wish more people were interested in lawn care to give you some more return on making these videos because this is really a good channel

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    Shiva Maraj says:

    Is stihl grass trimmer water proof? Or can I clean my grass trimmer with soap and water?