Will The Stihl KombiSystem Take Universal Attachments?

I'm so tired of throw-away trimmers, SO I bought a good one. The Stihl KM91r Professional Grade Trimmer with the Stihl KombiSystem. BUT... Will I now have to get all new attachments? Let's find out!

[@user-scooter1965]

Great information Sam. Battery operated yard tools are very convenient, but as for longevity with proper maintenance, I believe a gas-powered yard tool is a better option. 3000 subscribers is right around the corner.😄👍

[@samsdoinstuff]

Thank you! Lessons learned. It really is better to buy once, cry once. Buy quality tools that will be reliable and last. The battery trimmer is so convenient and for a typical residential property, it might be enough, but I've got serious work to do 🤠👍

[@JelenOutDoors]

That's great, just a few adjustments and you can use your existing attachments with the Stihl power head. Those 4 mix engines have valves, kinda neat but something that requires maintenance. Have a good one Sam!

[@samsdoinstuff]

Thank you for letting me know about the valves! I still need to read the manual, which I always do. I also feel very good about the support I'll have from my local Stihl dealer rather than just Home Depot. 🤠👍

[@robertzapatka1082]

Nice transformation with just a few adjustments!

[@samsdoinstuff]

Thank you! It was pretty easy. Haven't heard anything yet on the Dewalt. I'll let everyone know what they say 🤠👍

[@maintenancewithmike]

I agree! For safety you need to excavate the area on foot before you can cut it with the lawnmower. Yes 4 stroke. I have the FS 91. They require the gas mix still to keep them lighter. No oil pump and sump. Thanks for sharing Sam! Cheers, Mike.

[@samsdoinstuff]

Thank you! Don't ya love it when work uncovers more work? 😂 Hope this trimmer lasts decades 🤠👍

[@maintenancewithmike]

@@samsdoinstuff if you can run non ethanol gas in it. It will give you way less hassle in the long run.

[@lisat9707]

Awsome THANK YOU! Going shopping tomorrow!

[@samsdoinstuff]

Thank you! Glad I could help 🤠👍

[@RavensRidgeNC]

I was today years old when I found out those attachments were 'universal' between brands - may just have to put those on my wish list lol

[@samsdoinstuff]

That's great! Glad I could help. You definitely have to do your research. For instance, Honda has their "VersAttach" system that absolutely will not take any other attachments. That's one reason I went with Stihl 🤠👍

[@BlackMan614]

I have owned the KM-90-r for 8 years and it has performed absolutely great. I've only had to replace air/fuel filter and plugs. I own 5 attachments and though I'm missing a few, I am hesitant to add third party due to the issues reported with the drive system over time. It seems the edges of the drive attachment wear over the years on the attachment end. I haven't had the issue - just some time it gets hard to attach due to the cable pushing back into the steel handle. I dunno...

[@samsdoinstuff]

That is a good point and I did think about that. The square drive is the exact same size, so it shouldn't cause problems. I thin the most important thing is to hand rotate the attachment before running the power head so you're sure it has a complete connection. If an attachment fails, I will replace it with the Stihl counterpart 🤠👍

[@wildbill23c]

I haven't had any issues with the Dewalt 60V 16" chainsaw or my Dewalt 60V trimmer...the trimmer I haven't used much, but the chainsaw got a workout right after I bought it a couple years ago cutting up a walnut tree. The only thing with the chainsaw is, you don't get much done on one battery charge LOL...gotta have several of those batteries charged and waiting if you are gonna do any significant amount of cutting. I have a gas power head for my attachments, but the battery power head is convenient.

[@samsdoinstuff]

I can definitely agree about battery consumption. I have 4, 9 amp hour batteries, and I'll use them all when I have a lot to cut. I do hope they can fix the trimmer head like they did my chainsaw. I haven't had any issues since it was repaired. I don't think I overwork them either. I'll let everyone know what Dewalt says about it 🤠👍

[@aussiecro.]

I understand your point of view about reusing attachments from other manufacturers...which would be really cool if manufacturers were interested in apply the USB-C concept to their tools...unfortunately, we don't live in such utopic times. That being said, there is the inevitable question of quality ie. the reason you buy Stihl is for the quality/longhevity and the reason you buy Ryobi is the direct opposite (speaking relatively, not bashing the brand itself)...using the ryobi attachment on such a powerful headunit (I myself have the KM131R) would be time dependant IMHO.

[@samsdoinstuff]

I 100% agree with you. When the inferior attachment fails, I will replace it with the Stihl that's made for it 🤠👍

[@goodcitizen64]

I haven't had any luck with any of the battery powered yard/property maintenance equipment so I've gone back to gas powered for all of it!

[@samsdoinstuff]

I think I'm following right behind you. I really like the benefits of battery powered tools, but if they die, what good are they? And for the money?... well, that's why I now have a Stihl 🤠👍

[@kdegraa]

Ego Powerplus with the combo system has been good for me. Personally I prefer batteries to small engines. Go to any outdoor equipment shop and you will see many petrol powered machines sitting on the workbenches in various stages of repair.

[@bobmedic3214]

that 4 stroke motor will rip the string off that Dewalt trimmer head. The battery operated systems aren’t made for the speed and torque of a gas motor.

[@samsdoinstuff]

@bobmedic3214 Theoretically, you should be correct. But, it's working just fine so far. 🤠👍

[@goodcitizen64]

Very nice work and a great way to save some money!! Thanks, Sam

[@samsdoinstuff]

Thank you! And, of course, if I have to replace a trimmer head or other attachment, I'll buy the Stihl Kombisystem attachment. 🤠👍

[@shanedavis4337]

Kobalt fits as well.

[@samsdoinstuff]

@@shanedavis4337 Thank you! That's good to know 🤠👍

[@kdegraa]

The Stihl Combi connection looks the same as the Ego Powerplus combi connection.

[@samsdoinstuff]

Thank you! That is good to know 🤠👍

[@frankieturner4639]

Couldn’t you just drill a hole in the power head for the button to snap into?

[@samsdoinstuff]

Yes, but I did not want to modify that expensive power head 🤠👍

[@christianchavez1616]

Is the FS 56 RC compatible with otter brands ? 😅 thanks 😊

[@samsdoinstuff]

@christianchavez1616 great question. I don't know any other brands besides what I have but the type of connection is pretty widely universal.

[@centurionhomeinspectionsin2253]

Just pop the button out of the top and drill a hole and move that.

[@samsdoinstuff]

Great idea! I just didn't want to drill a hole in the power head 🤠👍

[@Deveron4]

No, no, no. Just rotate the kombi coupler 90°. No modifications required.

[@samsdoinstuff]

@@Deveron4 I appreciate the suggestion. I'm gonna have to take a closer look at that. I really don't want to modify the expensive power head 🤠👍

[@HipaParts]

Awesome modification you've made on the trimmer. Are you up for a collaboration by the way? Hipa supplies small engine parts and we are looking for youtubers to work with to share more tips on small engine repair and maybe we could work together to help more DIYers.

[@samsdoinstuff]

Hey, thank you. I would be interested. I actually have a Cub Cadet ST100 that won't start. Seems like it may be the carburetor. Maybe we can fix it together? 🤠👍

[@HipaParts]

@@samsdoinstuff I just checked but found we don't have that in stock but we have the air filters for ST100 and I'm glad to help if you need the airfilters.