stihl km56 or other

[harvey b davison]

Hi Chaps

I have bee looking round for a new split shaft strimmer, brushcutter. For years i have been putting up with bloody ryobi / homelite. Between us, me and my dad have 3 of these things and we are both ready to launch them.

 

Anyway, i was looking round a stihl dealership yesterday and came across the km56 power head. Are these any good ? i know the attachments are at least another £100 odd, but if they are a good buy then i wont mind. I know there are more powerful units, but it will only be used for strimming around the allotments, and an odd occasion around the church yard.

 

So, are these any good, or whats the alternatives, for a similar price. It must be split shaft. I dont mind what manufacturer it is as long as it works.

 

Also as daft as it is, has anyone got good things to say about the mculloch strimmer.

 

Sorry for rambling.

 

H.

[humpo48]

Just bought the new Stihl KM 94 RC, very light unit and powerful. (It's not a 4 mix). I only want it for the pole saw unit.

[harrythecat178]

For the extra £70 or so , go for the KM94R, marketed as a pro machine rather than the pure domestic of the KM56R

[rapalaman]

The KM56 is fine for domestic strimming - I've been using one for 3 years, 2-3 hours 3 times a month on average, and it's still going strong. Nice and light so easier on the shoulders/back. For anything more heavy duty ie brushcutting, I'd get either a 90/100/130 sort of size.

[Burgess]

Just bought the new Stihl KM 94 RC, very light unit and powerful. (It's not a 4 mix). I only want it for the pole saw unit.

 

I've got two, to replace two stolen 90's. Ignoring the 4 mix entirely (never actually had a problem with my 90's) I much prefer it. Although the black top screw cover, one of them came with a bolt with a crushed thread so I just swap the covers over when using either one. Also paper filters with no pre filter system so it can get clogged quicker.

[humpo48]

Do find the 94 easy to use on the try pod ladder due to its lightness

[harvey b davison]

Is the 94 2 stroke or 4 stroke ?

[C.J]

Its 2 stroke but it isn't 4 mix:thumbup:

[Mark Bolam]

My KM56 has been faultless (hedgecutting and occasional polesaw use only), which is more than I can say for my 4-shitz KM130.

Can't comment on the 94.

[humpo48]

Is the 94 2 stroke or 4 stroke ?

 

 

It's a good old fashioned two stroke.