Direct product selection: Petrol brushcutters for mowing around the home and garden

FS 56 C-E

FS 56 C-E petrol-driven brushcutter: for large-area work, with comfortable STIHL ErgoStart

General

New versatile brushcutter with simplified start-up procedure. Increased starting comfort thanks to ErgoStart (E). Bike handle for ergonomic mowing of large areas. Good for trimming lawns and clearing tasks in home gardens. With the appropriate cutting tool, also suitable for mowing matted grass, reeds and nettles.

Versions

FS 56 C-E Motorsense

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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 56 FS 56 petrol-driven brushcutter: suitable for larger green areas and tough grass
FS 56 R FS 56 R petrol-driven brushcutter: for working in confined spaces

Technical specifications

Technical specifications

Technical specifications	Value
Displacement	27,2 cm³
Power output	0,8/1,1 kW/bhp
Weight ¹⁾	5,2 kg
Sound pressure level 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

ERGONOMIC BIKE HANDLE

EFFORTLESS MOWING OF LARGE AREAS. The ergonomic bike handle helps you mow large areas quickly and effortlessly, as this handle supports a natural brushcutter movement. The bike handle is easy to adjust and secure.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Retrofitted equipment

Shoulder strap / carrying system

Using a STIHL shoulder strap or carrying harness with soft padding makes work more comfortable, particularly during lengthy jobs.

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

- AutoCut C mowing head (2-line)
  
  Double lines, for mowing and thinning work. Mowing lines are automatically extended when the mowing head is tapped on the ground. With comfort grip for easy re-loading.
Versions
- Mowing head AutoCut C 25-2, 2.4mm
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- Line pieces for DuroCut mowing head
  
  Replacement line pieces for DuroCut mowing head.
Versions
- For DuroCut 20-2 and 40-4, XL
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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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- AutoCut C mowing head (2-line)
  
  Double lines, for mowing and thinning work. Mowing lines are automatically extended when the mowing head is tapped on the ground. With comfort grip for easy re-loading.
Versions
- Mowing head AutoCut C 25-2, 2.4mm
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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.
Versions
- Mowing line SuperCut 20-2
- AutoCut mowing head C 26-2
  
  Double lines, for mowing and thinning work. Mowing lines are automatically extended when the mowing head is tapped on the ground.
Versions
- AutoCut mowing head C 26-2
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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.
Versions
- DuroCut 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)
- 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)
- SuperCut mowing head (2 line)
  
  Double line, for mowing and thinning work. Mowing lines are automatically adjusted for optimal cutting length.
Versions
- Mowing line SuperCut 20-2
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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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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

- Plastic blades for PolyCut 6-3, 7-3, 20-3, 41-3
  
  For PolyCut, twelve plastic blades.
Versions
- 12 plastic blades
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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.
Versions
- Protective cover for brushcutters
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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 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.
Versions
- 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.
Versions
- 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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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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FS 56 C-E

FS 56 C-E petrol-driven brushcutter: for large-area work, with comfortable STIHL ErgoStart