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.
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FS 260 RC-E
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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 |
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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
Retrofitted equipment
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

Cutting Tools
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Versions
- Grass cutting blade 250-40 Special
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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.
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Versions
- Mowing line SuperCut 40-2
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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 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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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)
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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
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Accessories

Accessories
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Versions
- Hip pad
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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.
Versions
- ADVANCE universal harness, fluorescent orange
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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.