The FSA 60 R is a lightweight but powerful cordless grass trimmer in the STIHL AK System of battery tools. It makes it easy to trim lawn edges, or around trees and other obstacles in no time with the included AutoCut C 6-2 mowing head with nylon line, although the mowing head can be changed easily without tools too.
It has an aluminium shaft, an easy-to-use operating handle and a loop handle on the shaft which can be moved up or down the shaft to make controlling the grass trimmer a breeze. It also comes with a metal spacer bracket, which can be folded down to help avoid damage to trees or obstacles.
The FSA 60 R is part of the AK System of tools, which includes grass trimmers, hedge trimmer, chainsaws and lawnmowers and uses interchangeable batteries that can be swapped between tools in the range.
Run Times
- Run time on AK 20 battery: Up to 25 minutes with nylon mowing head
- Run time on AK 30 battery: Up to 32 minutes with nylon mowing head
STIHL EC-motor
The STIHL brushless electric motor (EC) is very energy efficient and practically maintenance-free. Thanks to its outstanding efficiency, the battery power is directly translated into impressive performance. During operation, the electronically controlled EC motor permanently monitors the load and adjusts the engine accordingly.
Smart Connector
The device is compatible with the Smart Connector 1.0 and can be easily integrated into STIHL connected.
Spacer bracket
The spacer bracket protects your mowing head from damage. It can also protect plants from being damaged by the mowing head during use.
Interchangeable cutting tools
The cutting tools can be changed easily by hand without the need for tools. You can fit either the AutoCut C 6-2, PolyCut 6-2 or DuroCut 5-2 to the FSA 60 R.
Loop handle
The comfortable all-round handle ensures great freedom of movement and easy handling, even in more confined spaces.
Speed regulation
The speed of the mowing head can be regulated continuously during use at three different speed levels.
Ergonomic control handle
The FSA 60 R has a locking lever (orange front), ERGO lever (black) and main trigger lever (orange below). The locking lever is self-resetting and prevents unintentional switching on of the device. When the ERGO lever and shift lever are pressed, you can work continuously with ease.
Total length cm 1) |
168 |
Cutting tool |
AutoCut C 6-2 |
Sound pressure level dB(A) 2) |
81 |
Sound power level dB(A) 2) |
94 |
Vibration value, left, with line head m/s2 3) |
3.7 |
Vibration value, right, with line head m/s2 3) |
2 |
Weight kg |
3.2 |
Working time with recommended battery Min |
up to 25 |
Cordless technology |
AK System |
Recommended battery |
AK 20 |
Rated voltage V |
36 |
Cutting diameter mm |
350 |
Working time with AK 10 min 4) |
up to 13 |
Standard cutting tool |
AutoCut C 6-2 |
1) Without cutting attachment
2) K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2.5 dB (A)
3) K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2m / s ²
4) Battery working times are approximate and may vary depending on the application
Parts, Consumables + Accessories for this unit
Cutting Head(s):
Cleaning + Care:
PPE (Stihl Function range for occasional/home use):
J Stoll (verified owner) –
Stihl FSA 60 R Cordless Grass Strimmer”
Very happy with this machine. Updated features include a wire guard for protection/more precise cutting and a movable handle for optimum balance. It seems more more powerful than the last model. The batteries for this one are smaller and more efficient. Good price from Radmore + Tucker and very good customer service.
Mr J J Nicoll (verified owner) –
Very happy.
Website said dispatch in 3-10 days but I had it in two days.
Simple to assemble if you look carefully at the pictures in the instruction leaflet.
Only used once so far, eerily quiet after my petrol strimmer and lighter but manages long grass well and also has the power to deal with tough weeds such as nettles.
Took about three hours to charge first time but after about 20 minutes strimming seems to have charged back to full in about an hour.
Overall, very happy with my switch to battery power.
Could give 5 stars but that would leave no room for continued product development.
Ian (verified owner) –
Quick and efficient ordering and delivery from Radmore and Tucker, the second Stihl product I have bought from them.
I was concerned about battery life and power having switched from using a petrol strimmer. However, it has more than enough power for strimming and brushcutting in my large-ish garden and I was pleasantly surprised at how long the battery lasted on a full charge when strimming. The spec says around 20 minutes, but it still seemed to have half of its charge after that time.
A little heavier than I was expecting, but still quite manageable. The auto-feed system seems to work well. It will be interesting to see how easy it is to reload line when required.
stephengerred (verified owner) –
Great piece of kit. Does above and beyond for domestic use. No need for my petrol Stihl strimmer anymore. No more mixing 2 stroke petrol. No more fumes. Will be using Radmore and Tucker in the future.
Nick M (verified owner) –
Stihl FSA 60 R strimmer kit along with spare AK20battery, polycut head and blades. Delivered promptly and without fuss. Strimmer is well designed and built. As the motor is in the head the balance is different and with the battery the unit is not light but has a sturdy feel. It cuts very well with the line and the brushcutter blads and head are terrific. Battery life not a problem – don’t confuse battery life of 20 mins or so with trigger time; the actual time using it! Now looking at long handled hedge trimmer!
Chris Parkinson (verified owner) –
This is the first battery strimmer I have used after years of using petrol and I’m really surprised with the power of it I have to pull the trigger very slightly as it’s so powerful it strims through everything with ease . The direction the head rotates the opposite way round to my FS 55R strimmer so I now have to get used to walking the other way round lawns so all the mess is contained on the lawn. Other than that it’s very good.
Sam Fleat (verified owner) –
Brilliant people’s that really helped me and the Stihl is pretty good.
Geoff. L. (verified owner) –
I am a professional tree grower and forester. I use chainsaws, polesaws and hedge trimmers nearly every day, formerly all petrol. The AK range of tools are excellent value and perform better than my expectations. Lighter, easier, and nicer to use but of course not quite as powerful as petrol, adequate though for most jobs. I ordered the Durocut 5.2 mowing head as an extra and I think this works better than the autofeed head supplied with the strimmer. Been buying from R&T for about 20 years and always excellent service from knowledgeable and very helpful staff. All at most competitive prices.