Stihl Kombi Comparison: Find the Best KombiMotor for Your Property!

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Saving time, money, and space. THAT is the power of the Stihl KombiSystem. With one power head, you have the potential to run up to 14 different landscaping attachments. But there are differences in the Kombi power heads themselves when it comes to power and price point.
Watch this Stihl Kombi comparison to learn more about the different options for the KombiMotors themselves and make sure that you get the best Stihl KombiMotor for your property!
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[@danielsmith8659]

I have the km94. Bought it 5 years ago. I have the brush cutter , pole saw and weed eater . It has absolutely no problem running the brush cutter . Yeah it’s loaded up the whole time and takes a little more time to spool up, but oh well…. Just make sure you are spooled up prior to engaging brush . My buddy has the 131….. and it is in my opinion not a big enough difference to be worth weight . Yes it spools up much quicker with the brushcutter, but like I already mentioned . I simply let the 94 spool up before engaging. With the 94 being the lightest and the only true 2 stroke . For the money I think it is the best all around bang for buck

[@michaelwright1602]

Fantastic video, this guy nailed it. Four acres of lawn and jungle here, 50/50, old falling down tree jungle in Michigan, another tree fell yesterday in a storm. Lots of deadfall and pruning required to cut old dead branches out of the way. I looked at the 131, to much for me, fatiguing, I demoed one at the shop. The 91 and 94, not enough oomph, so I went with the 111. Very happy! Been four years with this equipment, and would do it again if need be. I went with the 12" pole saw (upgraded the bar and chain to 16"), grass trimmer, brush cutter and the blower. The power head is used weekly, and I only run the 50:1 premix fuel, the Echo Red Armor or the Stihl brand. I run this in all of my 2 cycle equipment, two hedgers, Echo and Stihl, Echo back pack blower, and Stihl chainsaws. Since I started using this fuel, I have yet to replace a spark plug, clean a carburetor or had to replace head gaskets or rings, and none of my equipment smokes. The fuel is stable for up to three years +/-. I'm in Michigan, and they load down the gasoline here with ethanol. I have lost one to many 2 cycle motors to that crap, and I said never again. If you do not have a jungle to deal with, the 91 or 94 should cover all of your needs. Just my .02

[@shawndubay4050]

I have the km-94r and I love it. Quick starting, lots of power and runs every attachment that I have very powerfully. I run the hedge trimmer, edger pole chainsaw and it makes very quick work of it. It even powers through waist high grass with no issues. If I find anything the km-94r struggles with I will just grab the fs-250r twenty years old and Stihl ripping through whatever I need to go through.

[@DJ2226]

I've been using my grandfather's old FS85T (has the Kombi attachments, but I think it predates when Stihl actually started using the Kombi name and the KM85) for our yard work, and it still chuggs along just fine after all of these years. He got it with an older version of the hedgetrimmer, weed eater, and edger attachments. I bought the pruner attachment for it, and surprisingly it cuts through 8 inch branches like a hot knife to butter. I have been thinking about possibly going electric and getting a KMA 135R since the old attachment should fit since it's a bit more convenient and WAY quieter. Just haven't pulled the trigger one it because the investment is $$$$.

[@veryfastride]

Great video, mate. I have a 4 acre vineyard, I bought the KM94 and it is perfect for what I do. Lots of the work is hedging and pre-pruning which require holding the head upward. The light weight and " lock" on max rpm extremely appreciated in the vineyard. 3 attachments so far and looking to add a tiller this year. Never needed more hp than the 94 offered.

[@SouthPawEd]

I have the 111. I went to buy the 91, but they couldn't find the one in stock, so I talked the salesman into meeting me between the 111 and 91 prices.... I run the trimmer, articulating hedge trimmer, pole saw, curved edger, rotary scissors, and bed redefiner. The only attachment that really makes the unit *work* is the bed redefiner. That blade is a big hunk of steel to get spinning, but once it spools up (it might take 1-2 sec to spool up) it rips right through the ground. I'd like to get the cultivator attachment, although I'm sure that would make the engine work pretty hard, too. I am glad I got the 111 over the 91. This thing has met every challenge I've thrown at it. I don't mind the weight, so I'd be happy with the 131 even, but darn they want a kidney for it.

[@waterbourne9282]

I too have the KM-94RCE. One thing not mentioned is a 2-Mix (2 stroke with stratified combustion), the bigger ones being 4-Mix (4 stroke with premix fuel). I went for the 94 because I like the simplicity and weight advantage of 2 strokes, had read some unhappy stories about the 4-mix models, and am glad I did. I had the 56 prior and the 94 is a lot more economical. I run it with the blower, bent shaft edger, pole saw, line trimmer, adjustable angle hedge trimmer, and also have the carbon extension. I find it has plenty of power for all of these attachments and only notice it work hard when I add the extension, but it still gets the job done. It is light and has run flawlessly for the last 6.5 years. Best tool I have ever bought as it saves me so much time. The blower is really useful. It has so much more power than the little snail shaped ones everyone uses as it has three fans in it. As well as the normal leaf and debris clean up I use it to blow out my garages, gutters, as well as blowing sanding dust off when I am painting. Just replaced the whole set with a fresh set. Well worth the money, wish I'd bought them years ago.

[@snoopfurlow1275]

You gid good by staying away from the problematic 4 mixes,i will recommend the 2 cycles

[@anonymousperson2287]

I absolutely love the videos that you put out. Helped me understand how to use and maintain my brand new equipment. Keep on making videos!

[@lithgowlights859]

Thanks for the comparison. Here in Australia we only have the 56, 94 and 131 available, and I'm tossing up between the 94 and 131, but reading other comments I think I'll save $250 and go the 94 as it will be mostly light duty edging (as I have the FS 94 RC-E brushcutter and love that engine!) and down the track I'll likely add a hedge tripper and pruner, but it's mostly for the straight shaft edger

[@dwoodog]

Love my Kombi system. Zero regrets buying this setup, and would do it all over again. Personally wouldn't bother with the two lower power heads.

[@Carlsmower]

What model do you have?

[@HoneyRowland]

Bought my first Stihl trimmer and have the 131 R. In only a few hrs work we are FINALLY catching up on our farm. We have blown through so many $200-300 Lowes/Walmart machines the past few years. We're using thrush blade and man...lovely!! Next year we won't have ANY issues. Working on the yard and farm is actually rewarding again instead of frustrating and exhausting. Looking at adding the shaft extension, the hedge trimmer, a pruner, scythe and pole trimmer but not sure if the hedge & scythe will do same thing. We've bushes to get in shape and hand trimming is crazy. I'd also like to scythe our 1 acre of hay we are hand cutting and hand packing for feeding to our meat rabbits since the other animals are pastured and graze on their own. Thanks for the info as I was thinking of getting a lighter machine to get hedges and such but I'll have my son handle that and just use the machine we have with the extra attachments.

[@HoneyRowland]

The scythe attachment cuts hedges and the grass lovely!! Next up is the extension as it is a pain in the butt to swap the scythe and the brush cutter back n forth.

[@r.guardia9107]

I bought the biggest Kombi model in 2008. Still using it. Had to replace the clutch, drive shaft and carburetor over the years, but it still works fine

[@michaelarthur4764]

Thanks man …nice explanation of the different heads! And attachmenta

[@melvinjacobs2328]

I just got a 56 kombi with the trimmer and edger. That's all I needed.

[@Couri3rr]

Wow this is a great video. You have a wealth of knowledge

[@kdkpt]

I use blades on a 56 all the time to clear 1/4 acre of 2ft grass and weeds and it’s excellent. My 56 is hand-held brush hog.

[@Carlsmower]

What blade do you use? What material are you cutting?

[@danbavaro5689]

Great video, exactly what I was looking for!

[@ianwhitehead4728]

Great video thank you for explaining the differences

[@carlsmowerandsaw]

So happy to help

[@andrewyearwood5087]

I have a km 111 people complain it’s too powerful. I love it very fuel efficient. Best machine I ever bought.

[@ltr06rider]

Can the km131r’s grip be put on the older 130r’s and 110r’s?

[@appleztooranges]

I was informed to grease the shaft for maintenance on these machines. Ever hear of this? They said to remove the coupling, remove plastic sleeve and shaft and grease around the plastic sleeve so it has less friction and won’t burn the plastic

[@Carlsmower]

That is considered a maintenance item. That said I don’t really know of anyone who does it.

[@appleztooranges]

@@Carlsmower think it’s a good idea? I got it used and one of the guys said to just take it out and grease it all the way to the sleeve to protect it from heating up and breaking

[@mavricxx]

Yes, I would do it. Mine just started doing that, overheating the shaft and burned 2 of my heads before I realized the problem was.

[@t-zero72]

vraiment top comme video d'explication sur les combi merci

[@azardkhan9312]

I hv a 131 sthil combo...works real good..i want to open a store an do my own business ...one day soon

[@TT-dz8zf]

The 131 has been out for 5+ years. Does Stihl have a newer model coming out for the Kombi system?

[@harryerhart5978]

Nice video buddy 😊

[@stephenparchewski1998]

Great video. What is the estimated life expectancy of a 4 mix engine. I know a lot of factors come into play. The estimated life expectancy for a small air cooled gas engine is about 3,000 hours. Would it be similar to this? Thanks.

[@nom5205]

thanks..very useful.

[@johnsweeney1712]

Great video. Thanks for the info.

[@carlsmowerandsaw]

What did you buy?

[@Bearason]

Great video keep up the amazing work

[@Carlsmower]

Thank you

[@hfk1001]

great video thanks

[@tasharch]

So can you use the old petrol Kombi attachments with the new battery powered Kombisystem??

[@Carlsmower]

Yes!!

[@submissions72]

I have a question, if I buy the kombi 91R and the trimmer can I just buy the brush cutter and attach it to the trimmer instead of buying a separate brush head with extension? Thanks!

[@snoopfurlow1275]

Yes

[@blackphenomenon]

My KM56 grew legs and walked away last week 😡. I cut/trim my own yard, .25 acre. I was thinking this was a time to upgrade. Would really like to step up to battery power but hated the previous versions battery pack. Didn’t realize how it adds up quickly when you add a battery and charger. Do you think it is worth the upgrade? Also is the KM91 comparable in power to km56?

[@Carlsmower]

KM91 is a 20+% power increase and is well worth the step. Battery is awesome but the cost does add up. 2 batteries and fast charger and unit

[@minuelify]

bonjour merci pour votre partage , a tu deja utilisé cette outils avec plusieur rallonge meme si c'est déconseillé ? pensse tu que mettre deux rallonge en carbonne serait trop flexible ? et pense tu que l'on puisse utiliser la rallonge en acier pour le hl km meme si bizarrement c'est interdit ? merci pour tes réponse yohan de france hello thank you for your sharing, have you already used this tool with several extensions even if it is not recommended? do you think that putting two carbon extensions would be too flexible? and do you think that we can use the steel extension for the hl km even if oddly it is prohibited? thank you for your answer yohan from france

[@Carlsmower]

Depends on if you’re going straight up or more “out”. The joints feel the strain.

[@brianaust8897]

I just got a KM94 yesterday with the brush attachment and then also bought a string spool to attach to that attachment.. One thing I've noticed thus far is a strange "catch" with the throttle trigger. It sometimes has a really bad spot where it hits resistance and then is full throttle when trying to modulate with my finger. And frankly the throttle adjuster wheel makes no sense at all. i can't tell what that thing does! Is the wheel adjust ment making this catch happen? It seems to go away if I play with it a little bit. But for the life of me, I'm not seeing where the wheel slows down the max throttle at all.. Any help? Thanks!

[@thepikeangler2022]

I've just bought one of these. My understanding is it restricts the the amount you can pull the trigger. However I believe pulling the trigger hard it overrides it. I think this part is rather poor to be honest. Very happy with the motor power and the the way the line edges my lawn is excellent

[@Unknown-fl7dj]

Love my KM 94, but the throttle limiter wheel is useless. These engines are meant to run full throttle.

[@an10nee]

Very nice video

[@roberthoovan4130]

I don’t know if you guys carry it but it would be fun to see the Husqvarna komby

[@Carlsmower]

We actually do not. Surprisingly our Husqvarna rep advised us not to sell them as he was not confident in their attachments. We have special ordered some but I would generally agree with his input.

[@Rocketman1000R]

I love the KM91 four stroke, it has enough power to use all of those attachments with plenty of torque and is lightweight than the others in its class.

[@kevinbushell2746]

The KMA 135 is the one to go for domestic or professional it copes with all my dealer recommended the AP300 battery over the S very little in run times lighter and cheaper enjoy this brilliant machine

[@jmljml5065]

The 300 S is only a tenth of a pound heavier than the 300, and provides substantially more run time, especially with most of the Kombi attachments. It is expensive; I'll give you that, but "go big or go home", as they say. I've got two, and I appreciate the extra juice, especially when using my BGA 86.

[@kevinbushell2746]

@@jmljml5065 thank you for the feed back a bga 86 is next on my shopping list maybe motor mix Josh could do a video on one

[@Carlsmower]

I’ll make it happen.

[@sirvozelo1]

I also have the135 and I don't say I am not happy, however if I go out on filds I must tak my 500 S and 2 300S batteries to be able to complet some reasonable amount of work. Bateries dont last long on the 135. I also have the chainsaws 220 C and the 161 T. With out of doubt the best one in mine 3 battery power equipment is the 161 T this is a work horse

[@mrbeetham]

I have a couple of AP300 batteries, so I'd charge one while using the other and swap them out as necessary. Then I picked up an AP300S and I've never managed to fully drain it. Significantly longer run time. I haven't used either of the AP300 batteries since.

[@jimmydickson8854]

Which is the size you need to do thick edging and light pole prouning no one ever says on all the videos Whitch one do I buy

[@michaelwright1602]

The 91 or 94 should suffice. Just get the pole saw up to speed before touching the wood and it should go right through it.

[@72superlead]

Great advice.

[@Carlsmower]

Happy to help

[@davidjosephs4483]

If I am going to use a hedger,edger,cultivator and pole saw which engine head is best to buy

[@Carlsmower]

If gas go KM111

[@davidjosephs4483]

U knw where i can get one to buy an a edger attachment to buy

[@Carlsmower]

@@davidjosephs4483 I would hope that your local dealership has some on hand we have had no problem at all obtaining the edger attachments over the last few months

[@davidjosephs4483]

Am from Jamaica and it not available here where I can get it to buy in the states

[@barrynzay]

Whats the correct replacement spool for the KM FS trimmer?

[@southaussiegarbo2054]

Sthil 25-2 cutting head

[@tgsgardenmaintenance4627]

I do love Stihl tools but I went for the Husqvarna 535LK, at 2.2hp it has all the power I need. Admittedly it is a bit overkill for some jobs but it's a fantastic bit of kit! Can even run a mulching blade or clearing saw on it!!

[@Carlsmower]

Glad you love the Husqvarna

[@lambert1702]

The KM94 has a solid shaft just like the 91, 111, and 131. I don't think you said it didn't but the video is misleading.

[@Carlsmower]

You’re right it is the exact same shaft on the KM94,91,111,131 It’s a great lightweight power head!

[@jefffaust89]

So the KM version of the 94r has a solid shaft or a flex shaft? I think you said all but the hedge trimmers have solid bottom shafts. If I had a kombi I most likely would mainly run the straight line head and a hedge trimmer. Maybe the pole pruner but if I would it would only be for limping low handing maple tree branches or something hanging in my way. Like a rope pole looper would do but with a trimmer. So if I get it straight either one of the hedge trimmers should be able to be run just fine on the flex cable 56 and 94. Could I get away with a pole saw if doing light pruner. I guess u wouldn’t be hurting anything you would just notice a lack of power if you were to be sawing a branch or something that would be too thick. It could do it just would take a bit long correct. I can’t see being able to with their weight able to hedge or pole saw too long.

[@turningoveranewleaflawncar952]

Does the km94r have a solid steel shaft? Thanks

[@Unknown-fl7dj]

Mine does.

[@appleztooranges]

I found a km91 r for $75. I have a km56 rce right now. Is it a good upgrade? Thanks

[@Carlsmower]

Wow that’s a great deal I’m assuming it was used or it was so hot that you couldn’t even pick it up ha ha. Yes the performance difference is pretty significant

[@appleztooranges]

@@Carlsmower okay. Yeah it’s at a tag sale. He said he upgraded to a higher power one and works great. I may bring one of my attachments and see how well it works

[@jurpikag]

Is the 94 solid or cable shaft?

[@Carlsmower]

The KM94 is solid. FS94 is cable

[@Ptro1]

.4 acres. Weed eating, edging, and a ton of hedges that go around almost entire property. I’m thinking the 94r is the ticket. Thoughts?

[@Carlsmower]

Great tool if you’re going to keep up on the edging and weed eating, if you get behind you may appreciate a bit more torque. But the 94 is nice and light for hedges.

[@Ptro1]

@@Carlsmower so I might as well upgrade to a bigger machine it sounds like. Weight is not too much of a concern for me

[@Carlsmower]

@@Ptro1 KM111

[@Ptro1]

@@Carlsmower thanks!

[@adioleng3846]

Saya menyukai alat ini sayang saya tak mampu membelinya

[@vilsan.r.9875]

I came here for the km 131r and you skipped that very one?

[@Carlsmower]

5:40

[@adhemkunz9003]

How does the electric one compair to the gas ones?

[@carlsmowerandsaw]

You’re looking at roughly 1.6hp. Runtime is the key

[@jimmydickson8854]

Can the 94 run an edger

[@jameshancock18]

Yes

[@punkgardener]

Stihl battery power rocks!!! The best in the business

[@carlsmowerandsaw]

Yeah you’re right. The drill and saw companies try but there is no comparison

[@punkgardener]

@@carlsmowerandsaw indeed

[@efrenvenegas3346]

Like can you put a ryobi attachment or a husqvarna

[@Carlsmower]

Very carefully it can be done. The EZ Link (cheap box store attachments) will fit but they don’t last as long under the Stihl power. And connected wrong they can damage the connection point

[@efrenvenegas3346]

@@Carlsmower ok thank you

[@appleztooranges]

The km91R is way easier to start than the km56 rce. Both use stihl motomix. I don’t like the easy start on the km56

[@Carlsmower]

The step up is worth it.

[@appleztooranges]

@@Carlsmower would you sell the km56 rc-e?

[@Carlsmower]

@@appleztooranges we do sell the 56. There are properties where it is suffice.

[@premiergoldsodinstallation1984]

Which fuel do they us

[@michaelwright1602]

I use the Echo Red Armor or the Stihl brand, whichever is on sale or the better price. It is a premix 50:1. Never had an issue with any of my Stihl or Echo motors, plugs are always clean as are the carburetors. I know, pricey, but I have lost one too many 2 cycle motors to poor mixes and ethanol loaded gasoline. I like to grab the tool, give it a yank or two and go to work, this fuel in a can allows me to do just that. Worth every penny. And it is stable for a year or two, the can I am on now I think is three years old, no issues.

[@premiergoldsodinstallation1984]

Use

[@cabotbluegill]

LOL i would have done the same thing i thought just us crazy Americans did that . I was told its not worth shooting somebody over stealing stuff Bull I worked hard for what i have

[@cheekarp2180]

KM 56 ~ £330 in the UK as of June 2022. Fu*king stupid price.

[@jameshancock18]

Buy cheap buy twice

[@darrenjowett8032]

Can you run the cultivator attachment on a hl95k hedge trimmer please?

[@snoopfurlow1275]

Yes, , have the kombi split shaft,you can convert them in to kombi system