STIHL FS 94R 2020 Review

[@elijahbyers5960]

I’ve had mine since 2014 when it came out.. very nice trimmer, loads of power especially for the weight!

[@vernroth3060]

Just purchased this model for our condo complex. Now I am more than excited to put it to work. Thanks for a great video.

[@4MRanch]

No problem

[@stephandarabos6145]

Great review. I was originally gonna go with a fs91R and instead I walked out the door with a fs94R in my hands and I’m already loving it. 👍

[@4MRanch]

Stephan Darabos nice! 👍🏼

[@feliciad.hutchins4507]

Me too, because of the weight to power ratio. My dealer told me that he would not void my warranty even if I use the brush blade on it. I started to exchange it for the 94R

[@ShiftSouthern1110]

We got my dad this model for Father's day in a couple days. I've never been able to afford a stihl so I don't know much about them but me and my mom wanted to get him something nice and was hoping this was a good one. So glad to see so many positive comments about this model

[@4MRanch]

Great I’m sure he will love it!

[@Buck-mp4yi]

This is the weedeater we use everyday. Very reliable

[@jonyvids5308]

I’m thinking about getting 6 of them for my company. No issues at all? And how long have you guys had them?

[@Paisteboy]

I've had the FS90R since 2012 and love it! Stihl makes great stuff. It starts first pull every time even after sitting all winter. I have to feather my throttle manually around the chain-link fence. I can appreciate that dial feature. Nice video. Thanks for sharing.

[@4MRanch]

Thanks glad you liked it. Please subscribe

[@joshuabush2569]

@leonardo migot not everything is.

[@mrlonely7858]

“Smooth operation with less vibration”

[@cb9369]

Great description about every component of this model. Really appreciate the detail.

[@4MRanch]

Thanks!

[@applejacks971]

I've wanted one of these ever since they came out. I finally picked one up today! Thanks for mentioning the $50 promo, I didn't know anything about that til your vid, wohoo! Another perk is, if you get their premix gas/oil ($30/gal, yikes, or a couple bottles of Stihl oil (6 of the 1 gal treat bottles at $2.49/ea or 2 of the 2.5 gal mix at $3.99/ea) it doubles the warranty from 2 years to 4. I got the 2 bottles for $8, pretty good for another 2 years warranty. They filled it full of gas and showed me how to operate it, went over the whole unit one end to the other. Definitely the Red Carpet treatment :) Kudo's to my local Nebraska Bomgaars!

[@4MRanch]

That’s awesome hope you enjoy it thanks for watching the video!

[@jefffaust89]

I don’t know why Stihl didn’t incorporate the throttle set wheel control into all their pro trimmers. I think at times it would be a nice thing to have it on the 4 mixes as well. Landscapers are still using the 91r and such around residential properties and bi weekly’s. Im sure they have some delicate stuck to weed trim around.

[@4MRanch]

Yeah it would of been nice

[@bjg770]

Good review, thanks! I’ll be picking one up on Monday.

[@4MRanch]

Sweet

One of the finest weed eaters available today! Nice video.

[@4MRanch]

Thanks please subscribe

[@outdatedfarmequipment2702]

I am old school mate and love me 2 stroke bangers.

[@4MRanch]

Me too I’ll like the ol 2 stroke smell

[@richardbloemker1495]

Thank you. I just purchased one. The only complaint I have is the feeder head. It's so damn hard to open.

[@theodorebennett7938]

you do need a flat head screwdriver to push in the slots under the release holes and the top comes off real easy.

[@BigMike-Soetoro]

Does anybody know why this 94 is priced more than the 91? The 91 has more power. Why would this one be more expensive? I don’t understand.

[@fujinoyamicchan]

Japanese version name is FS26, it has no grease hole on head gear. It makes big noise after use few years but able to grease from inside remove head once and pressure in to shaft hole. I prefer USA version.

[@aliostrowski1935]

Lightweight and powerful I'm happy with this model

[@keithienmason4643]

Happy Thanksgiving

[@4MRanch]

Thanks! You as well

[@flubberlane8437]

Like to use one of those but my height I’m concerned with. Could it be a problem for me ?

[@4MRanch]

I’m sure it will be fine

[@jonybooth]

What's the difference in the fs70 vs FS94 is it just throttle control

[@FreshCutsLawnMaintenance]

The fs94r holds nearly 7 ounces more fuel, its slightly less weight, but also more balanced when holding it. I think the fs70 makes slightly more power in lower rpms and the fs94r makes more power as rpms increase.

[@moggridge1]

Good review, Eric. Thank you. 👍

[@4MRanch]

Thanks for watching! Please subscribe

[@tinytim11b]

Heyo! Just picked one up today thanks to your video. I dig it. Question for you, i notice at low throttle i have a loud metallic noise, soinds like the clutch engaging. When i give it more throttle it goes away. Does yours do that? Is it normal? Its like a chattering noise coming from the engine/muffler

[@4MRanch]

Yes mine does it. It’s the clutch engaging.

[@tinytim11b]

@@4MRanch cool thanks bud!

[@4MRanch]

No problem

[@dslawnlandscapingservices7473]

I know your question was answered, but my 111RX does it also.

[@iancarter2601]

I love that Stihl FS94R weed whacker, especially the throdel I’d also say that the FS94R weed whacker, is the best brand that Stihl makes. Another reason why I like it is because it’s a straight shaft, and so it weed whacks, under fences, and other stuff. Stihl is the best brand that they make. I’ve always loved the Stihl weed whacker, and leaf blowers. Their the best brand that they make.

[@tonytan0]

Right on for the video and content. newly subbed

[@4MRanch]

Thanks!

[@theodorebennett7938]

I just bought one of these today to replace my fs 56.

[@4MRanch]

Thats great! I hope your liking it.

[@edmarpedraza4001]

Great review. Anyone else have this weed eater? Do you like it? Also, how do you think it would work for two or even three week lawns?

[@robakubeno4461]

I like it but I have a hard time getting it started sometimes when it’s cold. The choke stays locked in at zero throttle once you hit the throttle the choke turns off. When I use a red max 260s I belive it is, I can play with the choke and the throttle at the same time and get it going really quickly compared to this model

[@edmarpedraza4001]

@@robakubeno4461 thanks for the reply. I bought this trimmer over a month ago and it’s been working like a charm. Light weight. Works well for one week lawn and maybe two weeks if you hold the throttle all the way. Ppl say some of these string trimmers have issues with the choke. Might have to check with your dealer. Make sure you keep your guard on before you take it in. Might be the reason. I haven’t had any issues

[@toddbenfield6546]

Is that like a cruise control, or still have to use the throttle when you adjust it? Running a FS 111R, but want something lighter for my weekly/not as thick yards👍

[@4MRanch]

No it just limits how far you can pull the throttle. It doesn’t have the ability to lock. I wish it did that would be nice.

[@matjazpajk7153]

Which is better in your opinion FS 94 or FS 131?

[@4MRanch]

131 for sure but it is quite a bit heavier

[@shaneseaux6089]

I saw you reviewed the KM 131 R a while back. I was thinking of going from the fs 94 R I have been having for 6 years or so to the KM 131 R. What do you think about that idea since you have both?

[@4MRanch]

Shane Seaux I mainly use the 131 now just for the pole saw and thick grass. I prefer the 94 for every day weed eating. It’s so light. Both are good but if your wanting to do other things than cut grass then get the kombi

[@hogster5935]

Is there a blade attachment for this model available? I know there is for the 91r.

[@4MRanch]

No it can’t run blades it dose not have a metal shaft.

[@Emergencyfire]

Nothing runs like a Stihl. Stihl is probably the best that makes weed whackers, leaf blowers, edgers, hedge trimmers, and brush cutters.

[@JenkinsMowing86]

No

[@Emergencyfire]

And make sure you where safety glasses, when you weed whack.

[@itszach6808]

Can I use the blower? Or the tiller attachment?

[@4MRanch]

Its Zach no you would have to buy the kombi power unit for that. This is just a string trimmer only.

[@itszach6808]

4M Ranch unfortunate. My salesman assured me that I could.

[@4MRanch]

I’d take it back

[@snoopfurlow1275]

Yes you can convert it in to a kombi.same engine but split shaft

[@raymondsalazar2585]

I had a model older than this one that I love. My sister has difficulty with tools that are too heavy and she actually loved mine and found it easy to use kzbin.infoUgkx_rBCFuDW1zD6blTGhLkvAkxU657uR_lG . This is a newer model but was even lighter which she really appreciates. She enjoys it and I no longer have to go to her house to trim as she can handle it fine. Haven't used it enough to comment on the battery life but lithium batteries last longer than the old style. Being cordless makes it easy to trim the far edges of the property. The entire yard can be trimmed with one charged battery.

[@maychavez9599]

La mejor wuira que eh usado en vida

[@stepsidelandscapinglawnsol3093]

Does anybody else's blow smoke out the exhaust if you angle to edge? Two local dealers say its "normal" if I'm not full throttle

[@jamesculbertson1746]

I’ve had mine since 2016, & mine does that. It also blows oily residue out the exhaust.

[@noahranker4133]

Do any of you know what a 2 stroke motor is? I guess not because 2 strokes burn oil and the blue smoke is the oil being burnt.

[@stepsidelandscapinglawnsol3093]

@frösten Awesome that's great to know! My other stihl (KM-111R) is bone dry but it definitely sounds and runs different so it may just be a completely different system.

[@akeemgriffiths4459]

Could i change a loop handle to a bike handle grip for the fs 90r

[@4MRanch]

Yeah it could be done but buy time you buy the parts to do it you would probably be at the cost of buying a new one already.

[@akeemgriffiths4459]

@@4MRanch wow because I'm not seeing the 91 r with it and I know it's comfortable for large landscape.

[@4MRanch]

Or maybe you could find someone that has a bike handle for sale that’s maybe not running and swap the parts over. I put a bike handle on an old 56 that was a loop handle. It was pretty strait forward

[@akeemgriffiths4459]

@@4MRanch I wonder if a Fs 111 R is a good buy never used it before and I'm not seeing much reviews on it so far

[@4MRanch]

Go to STIHLs website they sale a 91 bike handle it’s $359.95. Your dealer can order you one if they don’t have it in stock.

[@kellynewton6639]

My 94 worked well for 2.5 years, the last year and a half, under warranty, it was in the shop 7 times. They could never get it to run right for longer than 15 min. My 130 still runs like a champ with the same hours as the 94. For a light weight one, this year l bought the 70. By the way the fs 94r has a flexible cable shafts not solid, it's only rated for up to grass blades.

[@4MRanch]

Kelly Newton yeah I messed up it’s not solid your right. I thought it was.

[@kellynewton6639]

No worries, I thought mine was solid too when I got it. It wasn't until I pulled the gear box that I saw it was a cable shaft( a little deceving on Stihls part). I loved it while it lasted.

[@harryballz6358]

Prosumer model? Being cable & so much plastic everywhere Id say it is. I like its speed dial, I have this fence myself. RedMax / Husqvarna offer true Commercial blade capable machines in this price range. Idk if Echo does, due to their weight I didn't look at them long, most likely they do. Fyi- I had two Stihl dealers confirm these units develop intermittent starting issues very early on. Wouldn't say why?According to countless owner posts/reviews Stihl can't fix the issue once it begins? Some post said it's a vaporlock issue? New carbs Stihl throws at it don't fix it.

[@darwindropmazda]

Awesome review! Going pick me up mine Monday😉

[@4MRanch]

Thanks!

[@teshuvahemmet3036]

Thanks for the information 👍

[@4MRanch]

No problem

[@Ray-ye1rj]

for throttle lock just use velcro!

[@tomjones4318]

The 94R throttle control is the most underrated Stihl feature. People don't know how to use it.

[@connieeclark8135]

Nothing about string loading?

[@4MRanch]

Connie E Clark kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnvUk5Jmf92NeNk

[@Stumpman61]

Thank you for the review 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@4MRanch]

Hey Mike, Thanks for watching. Please subscribe!

[@logansimpson305]

Great video

[@4MRanch]

Thanks for the visit

[@linkstale]

Why not use electric weed eaters?

[@4MRanch]

I prefer gas for as much as I have to weed eat

[@olmint7.3powerstroke11]

Gas are more reliable and you don’t have to worry about the battery dying you can just put more fuel

[@linkstale]

frosten idk imo the smell of gas and fear of it exploding somehow is something on my mind. gen z issues

[@4MRanch]

frosten I agree battery equipment has its purpose but like you say it’s more convenient you can buy a gallon of gas just about any where. It’s not always practical to charge batteries when your on the road. Gas is a must for me. However I would like an electric blower for blowing out my garage and to keep in the tractor to blow out the round baler during hay season.

[@4MRanch]

Alex Diaz it won’t blow up no need to fear. Only way it would do that is if you threw it in a fire and even then It probably wouldn’t explode. It would just melt the fuel tank and flare up as if you put some gas on a fire. I’ve been running gas powered trimmers for 20 years and never had one catch on fire. Lithium batteries can explode or catch fire though so there is that.

[@nicolashosein]

Can I have the Stihl FS 94r I am a fan of your video

[@4MRanch]

Hello thanks for being a fan! Unfortunately I can’t give it away but someday when my channel gets bigger I’d like to do stuff like that for sure. Please share the channel with all your friends. Thanks for your support Nicolas!

[@bigdadtrav]

does not have a solid shaft it has a flexible shaft but you can change it over to a solid shaft

[@michellejohn695]

Are you 100% sure of that?

[@bigdadtrav]

@@michellejohn695 yes i do it for customers all the time

[@michellejohn695]

@@bigdadtrav Thanks for the reply. Off topic,but,I am on the fence between the FS91R and the FS111.A dealer today told me the 111 is their light weight model.I think he's wrong.Your thoughts? Also,does the 111 have a solid shaft?

[@williamedwardlacostejr694]

Drop an extra 150 bucks and get the FS 131 . Trust me. The FS 94 is a string trimmer at best

[@jarrod1687]

Plastic cam gear, plastic cam lobe, need to adjust valves, throttle is an on off switch.... nah

[@snoopfurlow1275]

Stick with the 2 cycles trust me.i worked on 3 of the 4 mixes,, they have failed oil lubrication systems,

[@mmholling87]

Roundup is terrible and extremely dangerous. Diesel fuel is much better to use on fence line for vegetation control.

[@4MRanch]

Diesel is cheaper too 👍🏼

[@mikelopez4846]

I run a small lawn maintenance business and my Echos by far have done much better than this Stihl model. Decided to give Stihl a try and I had nothing but problems with it.

[@Kgoutdoor]

What echo is better than this model? I’ve heard nothing but great things about this stihl trimmer

[@mikelopez4846]

@@Kgoutdoor if your going to use it for residential use an Echo SRM-225 at Home Depot will suit you fine and for $100 less than the Stihl FS 94R. I’ve always used Echo, wanted to see the hype with the Stihl and just wasn’t impressed. Stihl’s Auto-Cut head as well is garbage. The speed feed head on an Echo is way better and easier to wind the trimmer line. The only issue with my Echos is having to clean the blow by they make maybe once a season. Other than that, no issues whatsoever

[@jonnysnipes3123]

Don’t like the heads or the trimmer itself. Pretty overpriced too. Got my hands on the echo and fell in love with it

[@lifeadventure9229]

The 2020 fs94r is the worst machine I've ever owned.

[@kevinshuman7342]

Thanks nice video

[@4MRanch]

Thanks for watching please subscribe

[@johnboy3089]

neat

[@TheBeaver50]

Never ever ever start a “quick start “ while holding it 🤷🏻‍♂️ always put it on the ground

[@victorrippe5845]

I've had 2 fs94r and they were both super unreliable and in hot starts they are a real pain to restart I thought stihl was going to discontinue this model I was told by my dealer cuz of all the problems they have had with them I hope you have good luck I've heard of a few lawn guys having good luck with them.

[@victorrippe5845]

@HONEST ENGINE God bless you

[@AndrewBrowner]

@HONEST ENGINE im having a hard time deciding between the fs94 2stroke and a fs131 or any 4mix, 4mix brings valves into the equation and seems like alot more issues possible

[@4MRanch]

I have both. No issues with Kombi or my blower they are both 4 mix. They are easy to adjust if you need to adjust them.

[@AndrewBrowner]

@@4MRanch do they use cams and timing chains do you know? im more worried about failure than adjustment being required.. maybe im a little sour because my cam chain came loose on my drz400 bike and sent the piston into the valves last week...

[@4MRanch]

They have a timing gear two gears meshed together. When they turn on end is pointed which moves the feet up causing the valves to open.

[@TwistedFatwood]

I've been doing lawn maintenance for 22 years now and the fs94r in my professional opinion is a piece of crap the fs91r is the better one of the two it's heavier but it's a better weed eater and they're not technically called weedeaters their stringtrimmers

[@E80-t6e]

Ditch that Chinese made garbage for a Japanese made Echo 2620T or the 3020T they’re powerful,reliable and run forever!

[@4MRanch]

Stihl is built in the USA an was designed by a German not Chinese.

[@E80-t6e]

4M Ranch do your research it’s 2020 China touches just about everything. There’s a Stihl manufacturing plant I think in Ohio where they ship all their parts to China to be finished.

[@4MRanch]

Well they probably built your echo then just as well

[@4MRanch]

So I guess it’s garbage

[@E80-t6e]

4M Ranch absolutely not, there is a Echo manufacturing plant in China but it’s still engineered by our Japanese allies.

[@Lilman3000]

stihl string heads are garbage. i can rewind and use a husqvarna half the price 3x faster