FS 56 C-E
Extremely easy to start and perfect for homeowners with large or difficult areas to trim.
General
New generation, light-weight petrol brushcutter with straight shaft, bike handle and ErgoStart. Modern appearance, convenient operation and very simple starting procedure are the highlights of the new generation STIHL grass trimmer range. The number of steps needed to start the machine has been drastically reduced. The frustration of a flooded engine is virtually eliminated. New 2-stroke engine with stratified charge allows fast acceleration, low emissions, reduced fuel consumption. Comes standard with fully adjustable bike handle and AutoCut line head.
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FS 56 C-E Motorsense
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Technical specifications

Technical specifications
Technical specifications | Value |
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Displacement | 27,2 cm³ |
Power output | 0,8/1,1 kW/bhp |
Weight 1) | 5,2 kg |
Sound pressure level with plastic tool 2) | 93 dB(A) |
Sound power level 2) | 108 dB(A) |
Cutting tool | Grass cutting blade 230-2 |
Vibration level, left/right with plastic tool 3) | 4,7/3,8 m/s² |
Total length 4) | 170 cm |
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
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Cutting Tools

Cutting Tools
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DuroCut mowing head 20-2
Double 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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SuperCut mowing head (2 line)
Double line, for mowing and thinning work. Mowing lines are automatically adjusted for optimal cutting length.
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- Mowing line SuperCut 20-2
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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 230 mm (8 teeth)
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Accessories

Accessories
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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.
Documents
Owners manuals and safety brochures
Languages | Date | Link |
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11.10.2022 |