Selection Petrol lightweight grass trimmers and brushcutters

FS 56 RC-E

Versatile loop handle brushcutter, ideal for working in confined spaces without compromising on power. With ErgoStart (E).

General

Light-weight petrol brushcutter with straight shaft, loop 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 loop handle and AutoCut mowing head.

Extend your domestic warranty from 2 to 3 years with the purchase of 5 litres of STIHL MotoMix® fuel and this product. Your STIHL Approved Dealer will register your extended warranty on the STIHL warranty database at point of purchase.

Versions

Price

FS 56 RC-E
£335.00*
Save and compare

* Manufacturer's recommended retail price updated as of February 2020. The manufacturer's recommended retail prices are subject to change without notice.

The version(s) available in each country may differ from the above range and specifications; specific details may be subject to change without notice. Please ask your local STIHL Approved Dealer for further information.

Product variations

FS 56 C-E Extremely easy to start and perfect for homeowners with large or difficult areas to trim.

Technical data

CO² g/kWh	853
Displacement cm3	27.2
Performance kW	0.8
Power output hp	1.1
Weight kg ¹⁾	4.8
Sound pressure level with plastic tool dB(A) ²⁾	93
Sound pressure level with metal tool dB(A) ²⁾	94
Sound power level dB(A) ²⁾	108
Sound power level with metal tool dB(A) ²⁾	107
Vibration value, left with plastic tool m/s2 ³⁾	6.5
Vibration value, right with metal tool m/s2 ³⁾	6.6
Vibration value, right with plastic tool m/s2 ³⁾	7.5
Vibration value, left with metal tool m/s2 ³⁾	6.6
Total length cm ⁴⁾	170
Cutting diameter mm	420
Tank volume l	0.34
Displacement cm³	27.2
Power output kW/bhp	0.8/1.1
Weight kg ⁵⁾	4.8
Standard cutting tool	AutoCut C 25-2

1) Without fuel, cutting tool and without protection
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
5) without cutting tool and deflector

The version(s) available in each country may differ from the above range and specifications; specific details may be subject to change without notice. Please ask your local STIHL Approved Dealer for further information.

Features

Standard features

Reduced-emission engine technology

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.
STIHL ErgoStart (E)

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.
Simplified starting system

Simply set the choke, pump the fuel primer, pull the starter cord and away you go! The running machine then switches off after a brief press of the stop button. Once the machine is at a standstill, the ignition activates again automatically. Thus the ignition is always ready for starting.
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.
Basic harness

For use with loop handle machines.

Accessories

- DuroCut mowing head
  
  Double or quadruple 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
Price
- DuroCut 20-2 £36.00*
  Save and compare
* Manufacturer's recommended retail price updated as of February 2020. The manufacturer's recommended retail prices are subject to change without notice.
- Line pieces for DuroCut mowing head
  
  Replacement line pieces for DuroCut mowing head.
Versions
Price
- For DuroCut 20-2 and 40-4, XL £9.50*
  Save and compare
* Manufacturer's recommended retail price updated as of February 2020. The manufacturer's recommended retail prices are subject to change without notice.
- Plastic blades for PolyCut 6-3, 20-3, 41-3
  
  Replacement plastic blades for PolyCut mowing head 6-3, 20-3, 41-3, set of 12 white blades.
Versions
Price
- 12 plastic blades £8.00*
  Save and compare
* Manufacturer's recommended retail price updated as of February 2020. The manufacturer's recommended retail prices are subject to change without notice.
- Grass cutting blade (2 blades)
  
  Steel double blade, reversible. For working on areas of tough grass.
Versions
Price
- 230 mm (2 blade) for FS 55 - FS 240 and FR 130/460 £11.00*
  Save and compare
* Manufacturer's recommended retail price updated as of February 2020. The manufacturer's recommended retail prices are subject to change without notice.

Documents

Owners manuals and safety brochures

STIHL FS 56 (GB)

Download

PDF, 1.6 MB

Notes:

STIHL and VIKING online owner’s manuals are usually for the latest versions of the machine. Your product may be a slightly older production model but the manual will still be appropriate for the relevant model number.
The languages contained in the document are also displayed in brackets, for example (GB) = English.

FS 56 RC-E

Versatile loop handle brushcutter, ideal for working in confined spaces without compromising on power. With ErgoStart (E).