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KM 90 R

This professional-grade KombiMotor features a powerful, low-emission engine and 15% more engine power than the KM 56 RC-E.

KM 90 R
Rated 4.9 out of 5 by 9 reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Good for standard homeowner chores. I bought it for edging and trimming. Edged my lawn with the curved edger (which hadn't been done well for a few years) and worked fine. Couldn't race along but at a walking pace had plenty of oomph. Trimming is a piece of cake. May 11, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Plenty of power for my tasks I bought this mainly to use the variable hedge trimmer. I was concerned that it wouldn't have enough power for this attachment. But I shouldn't have worried. It runs great and has not bogged down using the trimmer. May 9, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by I love the sound of the 4 Stroke Engine & plenty of power I bought this to use with the straight shaft pro edger, the ground was wet and I edged my sidewalk of 90x135 plus and this chewed right through it without clogging. April 29, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Good Choice for Lighter Power Requirements I am writing this review to alert potential buyers to be aware of the limitations of the KM 90 R. Look closely at the accessories that are listed as appropriate for this power head. I initially purchased this power head along with a line trimmer, straight shaft edger and bed redefiner. This power head works well with either of the first two accessories, but lacked the torque to adequately power the FBD-KM bed redefiner. After 30 minutes I was unable to re-define a 4 foot diameter bed without the power head bogging down many times. I took my time and tried advancing the tool (arrow on the redefiner shows the direction of work) only to have the power head stall unless I moved very slowly, and re-positioned every inch or two. Fortunately, my dealer understood the issue and for an additional $80 + tax,I was able to trade this unit back for the KM 130 R. Since doing so, I've completed over 200 feet of bed redefining. If you look closely at the accessory list for each power head, you will see the FBD-KM listed for the KM 130R, but not for the KM 90R. Whether the dealer should have advised me to go with the larger power head, I'm unsure, but I cannot fault the dealer in ensuring that I was ultimately satisfied with my Stihl purchases. If edging or trimming are your primary objectives and you don't plan to do bed redefining or tilling, the KM 90 R should be a good choice. IF you need do do more demanding tasks requiring the bed redefiner or tiller, pay the extra $80 for the added 40% torque. April 22, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Great machine I have owned this for one year. I am a homeowner and this works great. Sometimes I wish I had more power but this machine is more than adequate for my needs. I have the trimmer, edger, and blower. All work excellent. March 1, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by KM90r I've been using the Kombi system for 3 years now, recently in the fall i added the adjustable hedge trimmer tool to go along with the string trimmer and edger attachments i already have. The KM56rc motor that i had, while fine for my other attachments, just did seem to have the umph to power the hedge trimmer the way i would expect it to. It worked, but i had to play with the throttle to spool it up first before trimming. The solution was simply more power, i picked up the KM90 on the weekend and the first thing i did was plug the hedge trimmer into it and fire up the motor. Right away you could feel the difference, with just the blip of the throttle the low end grunt of the 90 instantly gets things moving without the hestitation i felt with the 56. The 56 was fine, no other issues with it at all, it is a superb motor, the 90 just gives you the extra power to easily manage the heavier lifting needs of the hedge trimmer. PS... KM56RC motor for sale, well cared for, in excellent condititon. February 12, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by KM 90 R its got power and i recommend this KM 90 R to anybody. December 28, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Very Useful Landscaping Tool This has been an excellent tool for me to use on professional jobs . I chose this over the more expensive higher end professional models specifically for the lower weight and cheaper price. It has handled whatever job and attachments that has been hooked up to it. I've used the hedge trimmer with and without the extension, edger, weed eater, and chain saw attachments. While owning this tool I've taken excellent care of it in making sure to only use high octane gas mixed the correct mixture of manufacturer recommended oil. Unfortunately, the motor did blow on the tool after the two year warranty expired one day while I was in the middle of a large bush trimming job. Luckily for me I bought the item from a dealer with an excellent service department (Clay's Power Equipment) of Raleigh who worked with Stihl in replacing the motor under warranty with no out of pocket cost for me. I highly recommend this tool to anyone who is looking for the most bang for their buck and utility in professional landscaping. The tool has easily paid for itself several times over in the 2 & 1/2 years that I've owned it. It would also be a great tool for homeowners with large yards as well. December 1, 2012
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