Stihl FS 91 vs. FS 94 

I agree

Enjoy your new trimmer.

Congrats Craig

That’s a good one to consider.

No it does not that is an additional kit it runs around $30.

Same as Australia

That’s always a tough one. I like a bump head because you will constantly be needing to advancing the line. Or do you run a fixed line head with .155 line for durability?

I’ve seen a few. And can’t figure it out. If pulled cables out of dozens.

I have both the fs91 and fs 94 the weight is a serious issue with the fs91 I prefer using the 94 I always tend to gravitate toward it more than the 91

@@willieanderson839 Thanks for the reply, I assume you are using the hoop handle? I would be buying with handlebars and a harness, so hopefully will not feel so heavy.

So apparently the 94s overseas are being promoted with solid shafts in them. To my knowledge and what I get out of it is. The only attachment fs or Km version that are fine to use are the line head and hedge trimmer if using flex shaft. I have seen a few RU-vid videos with people buying the km version and did run trimmer hedge clipper and pole saw on it. All did work just fine. I do think even with a solid shaft the 94 with pole pruner head is slightly under powered but if your just doing some light limping or some low hanging branch’s here and there not big deal.

That may be something to look at. How are the other maintenance items?

@@Carlsmower the spark plug air filter and gas filter is good and the spark arrester has been cleaned with a torch

Likely needs the carb tuned, after they run for a bit, things will slightly change.

Did it just start doing that for u? It maybe be the mufflers exhaust screen. Unscrew it with a smaller flat head screw driver and slide it out with a pair a needle nose pliers. If it looks dirty like it’s got carbon dust built up on it or oil residue try wire brushing it and if it won’t clean up just get rid of it and leave it out. It not needed to run and it will eliminate the possible clogging issue in the future.

We are hearing of a few FS94’s coming with a solid shaft. Not sure why (maybe a supply chain work around). To change from cable to shaft would cost you about $30 in parts from my memory. The 94 is lighter but it does have a bit less power I spins a hedge trimmer like a dream though

@@Carlsmower So I could call and order a 94r with a solid shaft instead from a local stihl dealer and it would be somewhere in the ballpark of $30 extra on top of the retail price? Which last I checked the price it was around $350 for the 94 basically what the 91r costs. Yes I thought if I could go he solid shaft route I could get a hedge clipper attachment just the gearbox or maybe you have to get it as a kombi attachment and use it as a hedge trimmer too when needed. I run been running the 100rx and have been looking into stihls gas hedge trimmers. Thinking about a he 45, but would like the 24” blades instead of the 18” but can’t find anyone who has those new. Have seen a couple with 24” blades on eBay. Some people want a bit much for used. If I do upgrade and can get a solid version of the 94 I’d just get an attachment. I think the KM version might cost me much more money cause u have to buy the bottom shafts separately and the line head is $100 extra plus the hedge trimmer straight is one price and adjustable is more yet like 250 for that it

@@jefffaust89 Definitely in my opinion skip the HS 45 and go up to the HS 56 way better cut lighter weight smoother just a lot of benefits

I have pulled the gear head on at least a dozen and all cables. Are you in the USA?

@@Carlsmower mine is solid shaft too, i am in canada, manufactured in aug 2021

If you’re looking for a little bit more power and versatility go 91

@@Carlsmower thank bro!

It is a dumb idea eventually you will burn the clutch out

@@willieanderson839 I've had one for 5 years just grease and don't take the guard off

A bit more power

Yes the FS91r can totally rock a brush knife. Not on the FS94

We do have a video that gets a little bit more into the four mix information maybe check out out. But in short it is a four stroke engine that runs on mix fuel

@@Carlsmower you mind dropping a link to that video please?

@@BWT7210 Why Should You Consider Stihl Power Equipment? Their 4-Mix Technology. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7tsPlREfCoo.html

Absolutely once Honda gets a steady supply of them again so that I can have some in stock I will do that

@@Carlsmower thanks i’m ten years old and i have a stihl br600 and a stihl fs91r and a craftsman lawnmower but i wanna take my business to the next level with the honda. that’s why i wanted you to do a review on it

How old is your FS94? I think there were some that went out with shafts a few years back. I pulled a couple apart today, the had cables.

It is about a year old, I am in Australia not sure if we get them in with solid shafts.

Have you taken possession yet? Stihl has a 7 day satisfaction if you can return it quick enough.

Interesting. With or without choke?

@@Carlsmower not sure l only have the 94 engine on my hedge trimmers and they start fine l use canned gas the 94 trimmers my friends have been hard to start it might be cheap gas take care 👍 nice video

You are correct. I was trying to compare like power units. :)

@@Carlsmower l know 😊