Direct product selection: Petrol brushcutters for landscape maintenance

FS 260 RC-E

Powerful 2,0kW-brushcutter with loop handle and ErgoStart (E)

General

For tough, largescale mowing work. STIHL 1-point anti-vibration system, STIHL ErgoStart, multifunction handle, loop handle, tool-free handle adjustment, 2-MIX engine, ADVANCE universal harness.

Versions

FS 260 RC-E

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Deviations from the product range and information provided here are possible, depending on the country. STIHL reserves the right to make changes to technical specifications and equipment.

Product versions

FS 260 Powerful 2,0kW-brushcutter
FS 260 C-E FS 260 C-E petrol brushcutter: high performance with comfort

Technical specifications

Technical specifications

Technical specifications	Value
Displacement	41,6 cm³
Power output	2/2,7 kW/bhp
Weight ¹⁾	6,9 kg
Sound pressure level ²⁾	98 dB(A)
Sound pressure level ²⁾	97 dB(A)
Sound power level with metal tool ²⁾	109 dB(A)
Sound power level ²⁾	110 dB(A)
Vibration level, left/right with plastic tool ³⁾	4,8/5,8 m/s²
Vibration level, left/right with metal tool ³⁾	4,4/5,7 m/s²
Total length ⁴⁾	186 cm
Cutting tool	AutoCut mowing head 30-2

1) Weight excluding fuel, cutting tool and guard
2) K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2.5 dB (A)
3) K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2m / s ²
4) Without cutting tool

Deviations from the product range and information provided here are possible, depending on the country. STIHL reserves the right to make changes to technical specifications and equipment.

Features

Standard equipment

LARGE FUEL TANK

FOR LONGER WORKING INTERVALS. The large fuel tank allows you to work longer without having to refuel. Thanks to its transparent material, you can check the fill level of your tank quickly and easily. The filler cap is firmly attached so that you cannot lose it.
LONG AIR FILTER SERVICE LIFE

ENSURES LONG CHANGEOVER INTERVALS. Thanks to its long service life, you rarely need to change the easily accessible filter. This saves resources and reduces maintenance effort.
STIHL ErgoStart (FT)

STIHL ErgoStart cuts the effort required to start the tool by half, while the starter cord can be pulled at just one third of the normal force. A coil spring between the starter cord and the crankshaft smoothes out force peaks, making them virtually undetectable through the cord itself.
STIHL 2-MIX-Engine

2-stroke engine with stratified charge. A fuel-free layer of air is created between the burned charge in the combustion chamber and the fresh charge in the crankcase, reducing the amount of fuel lost during the charge cycle. This results in more power with a lower weight, up to 20% lower fuel consumption than regular 2-stroke engines and significantly reduced exhaust emissions.
Multi-function control handle

Easy, comfortable thumb-operated control means the operator's hand never leaves the handle.
STOP BUTTON

RESTART WORK QUICKLY. With the stop button, you can switch off your power tool quickly and easily for a short break, for example. As the button springs back to its original position after actuation, the engine is immediately ready to start again. This provides more comfort after breaks and increases your work efficiency.
CHANGEOVER BETWEEN SUMMER AND WINTER OPERATION

EASY CONVERSION THANKS TO SLIDERS. You can easily adapt your work tool to the different conditions of the seasons. A slider allows you to easily switch between summer and winter operation. The winter setting ensures that the air filter and carburettor do not ice up.
Anti-vibration system

Intense vibration at the handles of power tools can lead to long-term effects on blood vessels in the hands and arms. STIHL has therefore developed an effective anti-vibration system whereby the oscillations from the machine's engine are dampened which significantly reduces vibrations at the handles.
ADVANCE universal harness

Extremely ergonomic, comfortable and light. For strength saving, mowing and shredding. Chest belt and tool bag also available.
Loop handle (R)

The loop handled grass trimmers and brushcutters are ideal for working in areas where space is limited, e.g. thinning between bushes and shrubs.
Manual fuel pump (Purger)

A small fuel pump delivers fuel to the carburettor at the touch of a button. This reduces the number of starting strokes required following extended breaks in operations.
Goggles

It is important to protect your eyes from flying particles and harmful UV radiation. Therefore a pair of safety goggles/glasses are supplied with the the machine. Note: Additional face protection must be worn when working with brushcutters.

Retrofitted equipment

ADVANCE forestry harness

Great freedom of movement thanks to the freely suspended leg protection. Extremely ergonomic for forestry applications involving circular saw blades. Very light. Tool bag also available.

Deviations from the product range and information provided here are possible, depending on the country. STIHL reserves the right to make changes to technical specifications and equipment.

Cutting Tools

- GrassCut Grass cutting blade (4 blades)
  
  Made of steel. With four cutters for mowing thick, dry grass and reeds
Versions
- Grass cutting blade 230 mm (4 blade)
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- GrassCut cutting blade (40 teeth)
  
  Grass cutting blade with forty teeth. For mowing tough grass.
Versions
- Grass cutting blade 250 mm (40 teeth)
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- GrassCut cutting blade (40 teeth)
  
  Grass cutting blade with forty teeth. For mowing tough grass.
Versions
- Grass cutting blade 250-40 Special
- GrassCut Grass cutting blade (8 teeth)
  
  Made of steel with 8 teeth for mowing thick, dry grass and reeds.
Versions
- Grass cutting blade 255 mm (8 teeth)
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- WoodCut Circular saw blade, scratcher-tooth
  
  Special steel tool for mid and high-performance brushcutters. For gnarled bushes and thin tree trunks. Must be used with appropriate stop kit. Only approved for certain bike handle machines.
Versions
- 200 mm (44 teeth)
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- WoodCut Circular saw blade, scratcher-tooth
  
  Special steel tool for mid and high-performance brushcutters. For gnarled bushes and thin tree trunks. Must be used with appropriate stop kit. Only approved for certain bike handle machines.
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- 225 mm (48 teeth)
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- DuroCut mowing head 40-4
  
  Quadruple lines, for mowing and thinning work. Up to four lines can be easily inserted. Compatible with many different sizes and types of mowing line.
Versions
- DuroCut 40-4
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- Mowing head SuperCut 40-2
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- Mowing line SuperCut 40-2
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- TrimCut mowing head C 32-2
  
  Double line, for mowing and thinning work. Mowing lines are extended by hand.
Versions
- TrimCut mowing head C 32-2, Ø 2,4 mm
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- Mowing head SuperCut 40-2
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- Mowing line SuperCut 40-2
- GrassCut Grass cutting blade (4 blades)
  
  Made of steel. With four cutters for mowing thick, dry grass and reeds
Versions
- Grass cutting blade 230 mm (4 blade)
- GrassCut Grass cutting blade (8 teeth)
  
  Made of steel with 8 teeth for mowing thick, dry grass and reeds.
Versions
- Grass cutting blade 255 mm (8 teeth)
- BrushCut Brush knife
  
  Brush blade made of special steel. Ideal for thinning and clearing tough, matted grass and scrub. Also the pruning of thorn hedges. For use with universal protection.
Versions
- 300 mm (3 blade)
- BrushCut Brush knife 305-2
  
  Thicket knife with 2-flügeligen knife from steel to the Auslichten and removing of tough, matted grass, undergrowth and to the Zurückschneiden of thorn hedges. Diameter 305 mms. Only with universal protection use.
Versions
- Brush knife 305-2

Deviations from the product range and information provided here are possible, depending on the country. STIHL reserves the right to make changes to technical specifications and equipment.

Accessories

- ADVANCE PLUS universal harness
  
  With quick release system for fast connection and disconnection of brushcutters. Suitable for FS 50 - FS 560
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- ADVANCE PLUS universal harness
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- Hip pad
  
  For fitting to ADVANCE PLUS harness without hooks.
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- Hip pad
- Guard for metal mowing tools
  
  Protection against flying cuttings.
Versions
- Guard for metal mowing tools, Ø 305mm
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- Chest belt
  
  Ensures the shoulder straps are securely positioned. For BR 200, BR 350, BR 430, BR 450, BR 500 and BR 600.
Versions
- Chest belt ADVANCE
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- ADVANCE forestry harness
  
  Freely suspended leg protection provides excellent freedom of movement. Extremely ergonomic and comfortable for forestry use with circular saw blades. Very light. Tool bag also available. Suitable for FS 100 - FS 550.
Versions
- Standard size
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- ADVANCE universal harness
  
  Extremely ergonomic, comfortable and light. For strength-saving mowing and shredding. Chest belt and tool bag also available. Suitable for FS 50 - FS 550.
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- ADVANCE universal harness, Standard size
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- ADVANCE universal harness, fluorescent orange
  
  High visibility. Perfectly complements protective clothing when mowing in hazardous areas, with a comfort carry ring for quickly attaching and removing the clearing saw, for FS 50 – FS 560 and FSA 90.
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- ADVANCE universal harness, fluorescent orange
- Tool bag
  
  A practical way of transporting tools. Two compartments. Easily attached to the universal or forestry harness.
Versions
- Tool bag ADVANCE
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- Protective cover for brushcutters
  
  Perfect transport protection for the engine housing of brushcutters and clearing saws. For FS 38 - FS 450.
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- Protective cover for brushcutters
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Deviations from the product range and information provided here are possible, depending on the country. STIHL reserves the right to make changes to technical specifications and equipment.

FS 260 RC-E

Powerful 2,0kW-brushcutter with loop handle and ErgoStart (E)