FS 55 R - FS 55 R petrol-driven brushcutter: efficient mowing in very tight spots (2024)

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

• FS 55 R 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 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

• Multi-function control handle

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

• Basic harness

  For use with loop handle machines.

• 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.

• 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.

• Multi-function control handle

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

• 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.

  See Also

  Stihl FS 56 RC-E Trimmer ReviewSTIHL FS 45 C-E Petrol Line Trimmer | Home User | STIHL SHOP

Retrofitted equipment

• ADVANCE Universal Harness

  Soft padding makes work more comfortable during longer jobs.

• ADVANCE PLUS Universal harness

  With a comfort carry ring for quickly attaching an removing the clearing saw.

• 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.

• • 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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• • 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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• • 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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• • 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

• • 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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• • 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)
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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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    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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• • Hip pad

    For fitting to ADVANCE PLUS harness without hooks.

  Versions

  • Hip pad

• • 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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• • 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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• • Line pieces for DuroCut mowing head

    Replacement line pieces for DuroCut mowing head.

  Versions

  • For DuroCut 5-2 and 20-2, L

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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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• • 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

• • STIHL ErgoStart conversion kit

    Upgrade to STIHL ErgoStart approved for FS 38, FS 45, FS 55 and KM 55.

  Versions

  • Umbausatz ErgoStart