"Stihl FSA 135R Trimmer: 4 Years Later - Honest Review"

Welcome to Douglas Lawn Care! In this video, Michael gives you a comprehensive four-year review of the Stihl FSA 135R Battery Power Trimmer. Discover the real-world performance, runtime, and durability of this powerhouse tool as Michael shares his experiences using it in his lawn care business. From runtime comparisons to trimmer head upgrades, Michael covers it all. If you're considering switching to battery-powered equipment or want to upgrade your current trimmer, this video is a must-watch. Plus, find helpful tips and insights for maximizing efficiency and performance. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave your questions in the comments below!
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[@mschandler1504]

Love the reviews, thanks so much! Was thrilled to see this latest updated review. My current battery trimmer was a discontinued Dewalt 40v.very powerful with a few 6 amp Hour batteries. Frustrating that dewalt no longer even makes any tools with this whole battery system. So expensive. Are you still using the original ap300s batteries from 4 years ago? If so, are you still getting decent runtime? If not, when did you drop them from your rotation. Right now stihl has a promo in the mid Atlantic area for the unit, charger and 2 ap300s batteries for 819. Seems like a good deal. They also have buy 2 get one free ap300s batts at my local dealer. Thanks again for the latest review!!!

[@runningbear1265]

Great review. Far and balanced pros/cons. Thanks for your video!!!

[@YoungbloodFamilyFarm]

Great Review as always , love this comes from a commercial guy

[@douglaslawncare2843]

Much appreciated!

[@hurforddj]

I’ve bought the gas 200, it’s a beast. I’ve got meter and half of grass and bushes, on setting one with 500s battery it ploughs through it. As said it’s not cheap but my god so much easier.

[@hurforddj]

Sorry FSA 200

[@avomeech6826]

Were did u buy the 200 at??? Ive been looking and cant find one

[@sirvozelo1]

I have the FSA135 over 3 years, not in this configuration but in bicycle configuration. I seldom use it with weed line very much I use it with mulching blades in a tall grass and shrubs so far never have a problem, just the batteries not last long on a charge, I have and try all from AP200 to AP500S. My personal feeling, the battery technology isn't up to this great machine and exactly the same goes for the MSA300 chainsaw witch I also have.

[@LeonMTan]

just bought one and 2 big con is weight and battery life ,also its not ecnomical to run if you consider the battery+charger investment.but other than that its pretty good machine .

[@dedlergela]

Will you try the fsa 200 new trimmer, and please make a video about it. Thanks.

[@douglaslawncare2843]

Sure. Are you buying it for me? 🤣🤷🏻‍♂️

[@dedlergela]

@@douglaslawncare2843 stihl will surely give you one for a try. If you like it maybe I will buy it but for myself 😊

[@jessejames586]

I want to know how long the battery will last not in run time but how long they continue to charge and how expensive it is to replace as batteries always need replacing eventually

[@Gardensmith]

I’ve had AP200 batteries for 7 years still no decline. I use commercially for hedges. About to get this strimmer with AP 300 s

[@hurforddj]

Not helpful but I'm across the pond in Spain, moved there from England about twenty five years ago.