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All STIHL products purchased online will be issued a STIHL warranty.
1. Petrol tools used for home applications receive a 2 year warranty. Double the warranty on selected petrol tools purchased online to 4 years by adding HP Ultra Oil (minimum 1L) to your purchase.
2. Battery tools used for home receive a 5 year warranty
Click here to find out more about the STIHL Warranty, including timeframes for Professional, Hire and Government use.
If you're tackling tough terrain, dense brush, or need precision in tight spots, the STIHL FS 250 R petrol brushcutter is built for you. It’s a powerful, reliable brushcutter designed to handle demanding jobs with ease.
Powerful performance: Ideal for forestry work, arborist tasks, and heavy-duty lawn maintenance.
Built for tight spaces: The round handle gives you great control, especially when working in confined or tricky areas.
Strong solid drive shaft: Delivers the strength needed to power heavier attachments like steel blades, perfect for tougher cutting jobs.
Versatile cutting options: Compatible with a range of mowing heads and grass blades, so you can tailor it to different tasks with ease.
Effortless trimming: Comes with the STIHL SuperCut 20-2 head, which automatically feeds the nylon line to the right length so no interruptions.
Less vibration, more comfort: The 1-point anti-vibration system helps reduce fatigue, making long jobs much more comfortable.
Displacement (cc)
40.2
Engine Power (kW)
1.6
Weight (kg)
6
STIHL Engine Type
2-Stroke
Length no cutting tool (cm)
177
Tank Volume (l)
0.64
Standard Cutting Head
Standard Mowing Line Diameter (mm)
Handle Type
Loop
Power Source
Petrol
Supplied Harness
Shoulder
STIHL Anti-Vibration
1-Point
Brushcutter Vegetation
Wooded weeds like Blackberry or young Gorse
Cutting Circle Diameter
42
What's in the Box?
FS 250 R Tool, SuperCut 20-2 Cutting Head, just enough Orange Nylon Line to get you started, Harness








Q: What type of vegetation can I tackle?
A: This Brushcutter is suitable for using on grass, tough weeds and bracken.
Q: What size property will it maintain?
A: This Brushcutter is great for lifestyle block maintenance and professional use.
Q: How long can I use it for?
A: This Brushcutter is designed to be used for long durations each day.
Q: Can this Brushcutter be Fitted with a Blade?
Yes, this Brushcutter can be fitted with a range of different cutting attachments contact your local STIHL SHOP for advice.
Q: What is the Difference between a Loop Handle and a Bulbar Handle?
A: A loop handle provides more control when you need to mow around obstacles. A bulbar handle is more comfortable to use during large scale mowing jobs because when used with a harness it facilitates an easy side to side mowing action.
Q: What should I wear when using this Brushcutter?
A: We recommend that you wear snug-fitting clothes, glasses, gloves, ear protection and sturdy boots or shoes, and tie back long hair.