POWERFUL BRUSHCUTTER/TRIMMERS EXPAND STIHL 4-MIX® OFFERINGS
FS 130 and FS 130 R Offer Best Power-to-Weight Ratio In 36 cc Class
Date: February 2005
Release Date: IMMEDIATELY
Press Contacts:
Anita Gambill (757) 486-9151 or
Terry Kelley (757) 340-7425
All other inquiries:
STIHL Incorporated
(757) 486-9100
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. Cutting through tough brush and grass is easier than ever with the latest addition to the STIHL 4-MIX® family. The STIHL FS 130 brushcutter and FS 130 R trimmer powered by a 36.3 cc displacement 4-MIX engine offers 30 percent more power than the high-performance, fuel-efficient FS 110. And, weighing only eight ounces more, the FS 130 and FS 130 R boast one of the best power-to-weight ratios in their class.
The FS 130 brushcutters bicycle handle design provides added stability and comfort for cutting through tough brush and briar with ease, while the FS 130 R trimmers loop handle provides maximum maneuverability and control for a variety of trimming applications.
Both models come standard with the STIHL AUTOCUT® 252 TapAction™ line head. And optional, interchangeable gearbox attachments convert the FS 130 and FS 130 R powerheads into a variety of multi-task landscaping tools including the:
- FH Power Scythe
- HT Pole Pruner
- FC Lawn Edger
- BF Mini-Cultivator
- HL 0° Hedge Trimmer
- HL 0/90° Hedge Trimmer
- KW STIHL PowerSweep™
STIHL 4-MIX® technology provides fast acceleration, more power, added torque and increased fuel efficiency to complete trimming jobs smoothly and quickly. The STIHL 4-MIX® engine offers landscape professionals the benefits of 2-stroke and 4-stroke technologies combined, while meeting low emissions requirements. In fact, according to the latest data on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Web site, the STIHL 4-MIX® engines on the FS 130 models are the cleanest running engines it their class.
FS 130/FS 130 R SPECIFICATIONS
| Model |
Engine |
Power |
Weight
(Powerhead only) |
Fuel Tank Capacity |
Cutting Swath |
| FS 130 |
36.3 cc (2.2 cu. in.) |
1.3 kW (1.7 bhp) |
5.6 kg (12.3 lbs) |
530 cc (18 oz.) |
17 inches |
| FS 130 R |
36.3 cc (2.2 cu. in.) |
1.3 kW (1.7 bhp) |
5.9 kg (13 lbs.) |
530 cc (18 oz.) |
17 inches |
About STIHL Inc.
STIHL Inc. manufactures the world’s largest selling brand of chain saws and produces a full line of powerful, lightweight, and versatile handheld outdoor power equipment for homeowners and professional users. STIHL products are sold through servicing power equipment retailers from coast to coast— not mass merchants. For more information or for the name of the closest STIHL retailer call toll free 1-800-GO STIHL (1-800-467-8445) or visit the STIHL Web site at www.stihlusa.com.
For information on job opportunities with STIHL Inc., please go to www.stihlcareers.com. STIHL is an EEO and drug-free work environment.
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