Choosing the Best Line Trimmer for You

Line Trimmers, also commonly known as a Weed Eater, Grass Trimmer, Weed Whacker and even a Whipper Snipper, whatever you choose to call it, when your lawn edges are starting to look a bit scruffy, you can use a Line Trimmer to tidy them up. Line Trimmers are predominantly designed for light work around the garden or property. 

WHAT ARE YOU TRIMMING?

If you need a tool for general garden maintenance such as trimming lawn edges or keeping your lawn neat and tidy as well as some light weed whacking, a Line Trimmer is ideal. If you are going to tackle very large and demanding jobs such as cutting through tough growth you need a Brushcutter.

 Most Trimmers use nylon line for cutting grass but there are also some other cutting heads available for more challenging jobs. 

BATTERY LINE TRIMMERS

As battery technology has improved in recent years, the popularity of battery garden power tools has also grown substantially. STIHL Battery Line Trimmers are light, quiet and very easy to use, offering the perfect balance of power and convenience.

STIHL AS BATTERY LINE TRIMMER

The STIHL FSA 30 Garden Battery Line Trimmer is a compact cordless trimmer designed for easy, quiet garden maintenance, featuring a rotating cutting head for precise edging and tool‑free blade changes. Its ergonomic handle, adjustable shaft, and fold‑out spacer bracket make it comfortable to use while protecting plants and garden features. Compatible with both PolyCut and AutoCut heads, it offers versatile trimming performance for various garden tasks.

STIHL AK BATTERY LINE TRIMMERS

If you have a larger lawn to maintain then the STIHL FSA 50 Battery Line Trimmer offers all the power you will need and will trim up to 650 m² of lawn edges on a single battery charge using the standard AK 10 Battery. The FSA 50 Line Trimmer can run both 1.6mm (standard) and thicker 2.0 mm diameter Nylon Line which gives you a good option for tackling slightly longer, thicker grass growth.

The STIHL FSA 60 R Battery Line Trimmer offers exceptional cutting performance in a lightweight, easy‑to‑handle design ideal for tackling tougher grass. Its efficient brushless motor, variable speed control, and ergonomic loop handle provide precise, comfortable operation around edges and obstacles. With tool‑free head swapping between AutoCut, DuroCut, and PolyCut options, it delivers versatile performance for a wide range of garden tasks.

The STIHL FSA 70 R is a lightweight yet powerful battery line trimmer designed for easy operation, featuring quick head changes and simple line winding. Its brushless motor offers two speed modes for efficiency or high performance, while the ergonomic, well‑balanced design ensures comfortable handling. It comes with an AutoCut C 12‑2 head and is compatible with additional tool‑free mowing head options.

The 36V Lithium-Ion batteries used to power the FSA 50, FSA 60 and FSA 70 are interchangeable with the other tools in the STIHL AK Battery range, this range is extensive and should fulfil all your gardening outdoor power equipment needs.

PETROL LINE TRIMMERS

The STIHL FS 38 Petrol Line Trimmer is an excellent curved shaft petrol Line Trimmer for garden trimming tasks, offering great power and value for money. On the other hand, The STIHL FS 45 C-E Petrol Line Trimmer goes a step further with the convenience of STIHL Easy Start, making it effortless to start with just a single pull.

The next models up, the STIHL FS 55 R C-E Petrol Line Trimmer and STIHL FS 55 C-E Petrol Line Trimmer, are straight shaft Line Trimmers that feature Easy Start and can also be fitted with a metal grass blade for cutting tougher grass.