FS 55 R
FS 55 R petrol-driven brushcutter: efficient mowing in very tight spots
General
Versatile brushcutter with loop handle for optimal scope of movement. 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
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FS 55 R Motorsense
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 55 FS 55 petrol-driven brushcutter: mows larger areas of grass efficiently
- FS 55 C-E Light 0.75kW-Brushcutter with ErgoStart
- FS 55 RC-E Light 0.75kW-Brushcutter with loop handle and ErgoStart
Technical specifications

Technical specifications
Technical specifications | Value |
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Displacement | 27,2 cm³ |
Power output | 0,75/1 kW/bhp |
Weight 1) | 4,4 kg |
Sound pressure level 2) | 95 dB(A) |
Sound power level 2) | 108 dB(A) |
Cutting tool | AutoCut 25-2 |
Vibration level, left/right with plastic tool 3) | 8,5/8,5 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
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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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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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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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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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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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

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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STIHL ErgoStart conversion kit
Upgrade to STIHL ErgoStart approved for FS 38, FS 45, FS 55 and KM 55.
Versions
- Umbausatz ErgoStart
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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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18.01.2017 |