Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side Predicted brand reliability ratings are based on estimated problem rates for newly purchased gas straight shaft string trimmers ...

This is the product's overall performance score, based on key tests conducted by our industry experts in the CHOICE labs.

Keep your lawn trim, tidy and terrific with some help from CHOICE and the right machine for the job. Unless you're cultivating a rock garden, your greenery will need some maintenance to stop it taking ...

Blower-mode noise is based on industry-standard measurements at 50 feet and our measurements at ear level. Models rated Very Good or Excellent at 50 feet should meet common municipal limits of 65 ...

OEM parts are often more reliable and more expensive than aftermarket parts. Aftermarket parts are more widely available and cheaper than OEM parts. Whether an OEM or aftermarket part is best ...

The Stihl FSA 90 R is a battery-powered grass trimmer from a manufacturer with a great reputation for its petrol-driven grass trimmers and brushcutters. We took a first look to see whether this ...

Yes. If your branches are not cutting cleanly, your trimmer most likely needs to be sharpened. Stihl recommends sharpening every 50 hours or so of use. You can sharpen your tool yourself or bring ...

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Stihl has long been a leader in the chainsaw market with a series of high-performance gas models that serve property owners and commercial operators. As with most brands, they have entered the ...

The Stihl FS 56 RC-E brush cutter is built to make the toughest jobs easier. The 27.2cc gas engine generates an extra 0.25 horsepower more than another gas string trimmer we tested. Combine the ...