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Stihl FS110R or FS85R
Do either of those models the new 4 stroke 4-mix engines? I really like the new 4-mix engine on my HT101 pole saw. Lots of torque, quiet and low vibration. The only downside is that it uses 89 octane. Not sure if the Stihl 2 strokes have that requirement.
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Stihl FS110R or FS85R
The 110R has the new 4-mix engine, the 85 is still a 2-stroke.
The 4-mix is almost exactly the same (0.1hp more) and weighs 0.9 pounds more, but the numbers are deceiving. The difference in usable power is VERY noticeable, the torque is much greater for sure. They are also a LOT smoother, this makes a big difference in reducing operator fatigue.
As for the smoke, the new 2-strokes, esecially with the modern clean-burning oils, are not much smokier than the 4-mix. Although it is a 4-stroke motor, still burns an oil & gas mixture and it has no sump full of oil like a traditional 4-stroke would.
All in all they prefer the new 4-mix 4-strokes, time will tell if they stand up as well as the old models, but as has been mentioned I would be surpised if they were anything less than bullet-proof before they were released to the market.
Besty of luck.
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I looked at the Stihls and almost bought one but got distracted by the Tanaka trimmer. Very nice unit. Well worth the a look.
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I bought a Toro 4 cycle For $158.00 and returned it before use. My old Homelite trimmer is 14 years old and still running. In my area we have these one day truck load sales put on by Cummins. (ie cumminstools.com) I can pick up a Homelite reconditioned 2 stroke for $49.99. I bought a bunch of them for the different places. Can beat it for the price.
I also use the red .105 line on the old Homelite. It is quite harsh on tree trunks unless you idle around them.
Stihl products. I use an electric Stihl wacker at my condo and love it. I also have Stihl electric and 2 stroke gas blowers. I highly recommend any Stihl product. They are slightly higher priced but consider them premier.
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Chief, have the FS110R myself. California requires such due to emission standards. You would like it. Lots of power at low rpm especially nice when feathering throttle for landscape trimming. Very quiet. Not heavy enough to bother me. Also have chain saw attachment for light tree trimming and hedge attachment. Both work well. Like all Stihl equipment bulletproof and "wants" to start right up and run all day.
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