Stihl String Trimmer FS100RX Review by Landscaper

Stihl String Trimmer FS100RX Review

The Stihl string trimmer FS100RX was compared to other top brands in the following categories...

Brand	Weight to	Comfort	Durability	Ease of	Value for
	Power Ratio			Start	Money
Redmax 22-26cc	A	A	B+	A	B+
Stihl FS80	B+	B	B	B+	B
Stihl FS100RX	A	B+	B	B+	B
Stihl FS90R	B+	B+	B+	B+	A
Shindaiwa T231&261	B+	B+	B+	A	B
Shindaiwa T242	B	B+	A-	B+	B+
Echo 230 & 260	B	B+	B	B-	B
Kawasaki KGT27A	A+	A	B-	B-	A
Maruyama 22-26cc	A	B+	B	B+	A

Weight to Power: A

The new 4 mix engines are very smooth and very powerful. I like them more than Stihl's two cycle engines.

Comfort: B+

Smoother and more comfortable than the FS80. The FS100RX has very low vibration, is quiet, and very torquey for cutting debris.

Durability: B

While a tough unit, this 4 mix engine does require a valve adjustment after a couple hundred hours. This is easy to do yourself if you are even a little mechanical.

Ease of Start: B+

This machine should fire up on 1-2 pulls. If not, check valves for adjustment.

Value for Money: B

The Stihl name has a long tradition in producing great products. The Stihl FS100RX is great trimmer, but doesn't come cheap. It will be interesting to see how the new 4 mixes hold up in the long run.

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